Community and Social Services

 

Review of Recreation and Sport unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Recreation and Sport

Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

25981, 30122-30126, 31148-31151, 31243, 31540, 31541, 31912

Recreation and Sport - Core Skills

29847-29851

 

Skills Active Aotearoa has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               October 2021

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2026

 

Summary

 

During the first half of 2021 Skills Active Aotearoa worked with key industry stakeholders and current users to review the standards listed above.  This was part of a scheduled review of these standards and the Aquatics and Sport, Exercise and Leisure qualifications, to ensure they were still fit for purpose and met industry needs.  Input and feedback from key stakeholders was invited and incorporated into the review.

 

Main changes

 

·         19 unit standards were reviewed.

·         Titles of unit standards 29848, 30122, 30126, 31148-31151 and 31540 were amended to better reflect outcomes.

·         Minor updates were made to legislation within the guidance information and to ensure consistency across the set.

·         Some unit standards were updated to meet current template requirements. 

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2023

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport - Aquatics

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

25981

Maintain water quality in a basic public pool

4

10

B

30122

Operate professionally and promote safe, enjoyable experiences in an aquatic facility

3

15

B

30123

Recognise and respond to simulated emergencies and apply rescue techniques as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility

3

10

B

30124

Supervise customers and maintain safety as a pool lifeguard in an aquatic facility

3

5

B

30125

Plan, deliver and review swimming and water safety lessons

3

15

B

30126

Plan and review aquafitness classes in an aquatic facility

Plan and review Aquafitness classes in an aquatic facility

3

 

 

6

 

 

B

31148

Deliver adaptive aquatic education programmes for learners with additional needs

Plan, deliver and evaluate adaptive aquatic education programmes for learners with additional needs

4

30

B

31149

Deliver specialised aquatic education programmes for adult learners

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes for adult learners

4

30

B

31150

Deliver specialised aquatic education programmes for early childhood learners

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes for early childhood learners

4

30

B

31151

Deliver specialised aquatic education programmes to improve stroke techniques and the performance of swimmers

Plan, deliver and evaluate specialised aquatic education programmes to improve stroke techniques and performance

4

30

B

31243

Maintain customer engagement, service and safety in an aquatic environment

4

15

B

31540

Supervise lifeguard operations in an aquatic environment

Lead a pool lifeguard team and supervise lifeguard operations in an aquatic environment

4

20

B

31541

Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a senior pool lifeguard

4

10

B

31912

Manage major emergency responses in an aquatic facility

4

10

B

 

Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport - Core Skills

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

29847

Demonstrate knowledge of a recreation workplace and its contribution to individuals and communities in New Zealand

3

5

B

29848

Demonstrate knowledge of safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace

Demonstrate knowledge of the health and safety procedures and practices in a recreation workplace

3

5

B

29849

Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplace

3

5

B

29850

Operate professionally in a recreation workplace

3

15

B

29851

Apply safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace

3

10

B