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

 


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