Field Community and Social Services
Review of Sport and Recreation New Zealand qualifications
Reviewed qualifications
Ref |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Credits |
3229 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 4) |
60 |
3230 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 5) |
60 |
3572 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) (Level 5) |
60 |
3574 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Management) (Level 5) |
60 |
3648 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Facility Management (Level 6) |
120 |
Review information
Qualification Developer |
Toi Mai Workforce Development Council |
Reason for the review |
Reviewed due to low or no current usage |
Review date |
August 2025 |
Outcome date |
August 2025 |
Next review date |
N/A |
Summary of review and consultation process |
In June 2025, Toi Mai initiated the review of sport and recreation qualifications due to low or no usage. Feedback on proposed expiry of the five qualifications was sought from stakeholder organisations and through open public consultation via the Toi Mai website. Feedback received supported the expiry of the qualifications without replacement. |
Main changes resulting from the review process |
The five qualifications will be expired without replacement. |
Review outcome
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Outcome category |
New qualification ID/version (as applicable) |
3229 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 4) |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
N/A |
3230 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 5) |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
N/A
|
3572 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) (Level 5) |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
N/A
|
3574 |
1 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Management) (Level 5) |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
N/A
|
3648 |
1 |
New Zealand Diploma in Facility Management (Level 6) |
D-Qualification will expire with no replacement |
N/A
|
Qualification review outcome categories
Outcome |
Result |
Category |
Minor changes to the qualification |
Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same. New review date is required. |
A |
Moderate changes to the qualification |
New qualification version number. Ref/ID remains the same. New review date is required. |
B |
Significant changes to the qualification |
New replacement qualification with a new Ref/ID The existing qualification will expire. |
C |
The qualification is no longer required by industry |
The qualification will expire with no replacement. |
D |
Transition information
Ref: |
Version |
Qualification Title |
Last date of entry* |
Last date of assessment |
3229 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 4) |
31 August 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
3230 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 5) |
31 August 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
3572 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) (Level 5) |
31 August 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
3574 |
2 |
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Management) (Level 5) |
31 August 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
3648 |
2 |
New Zealand Diploma in Facility Management (Level 6) |
31 August 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
*only required for outcome category C or D
Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Toi Mai Workforce Development Council at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Toi Mai Workforce Development Council PO Box 445 Wellington 6140
Email: qualifications@toimai.nz Phone: 04 909 0316 [PJ1] Web: www.toimai.nz |