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.
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 |