Field          Community and Social Services

Registration of skill standards, and review, rollover and revision of Sport and Recreation unit standards

Subfield	Domain	ID
Recreation and Sport	Recreation and Sport – Coaching and Instruction	22768, 22771, 25805, 31675, 31677, 31678, 31679
	Recreation and Sport – Core Skills	6896, 20673, 21649, 31384
	Sport Officiating	21644, 27629, 31385, 31386, 31387, 31388

The Services Industry Skills Board has completed the review, and revision and rollover of the unit standards listed above. Rolled over and revised unit standards are in bold.

Date new versions published 26 March 2026

Planned review date (rolled over and revised standards) 31 December 2030

Planned review date for new skill standards 31 December 2030

Summary

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council undertook analysis of the above currently listed unit standards as part of a scheduled review of the standards and associated qualifications, New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) [Ref: 3228] and New Zealand Certificate in Sport Officiating (Level 3) [Ref: 3227]. Responsibility for these standards was transferred from Toi Mai WDC to Services Industry Skills Board to reflect VET reforms.

Following website consultation in June 2025 and targeted consultation with industry and providers delivering associated sport and recreation qualifications, the decision was made to review the existing unit standards and rollover four for continued use and replace eleven unit standards with two new skill standards.

Main changes

· Thirteen level 2 and level 3 recreation and sport unit standards were reviewed:

o   6896 and 22768 will be expired without replacement.

o   21644, 31384, 31386, 31387 and 31388 to be replaced by new skill standard 41265.

o   22771, 25805, 31675, 31677, 31678 and 31679 to be replaced by new skill standard 41264.

· Four unit standards were revised and rolled over – 20673, 21649, 27629, 31385.

Revision included updating legislation, minor inconsistencies in formatting and to performance criteria and guidance information, such as outdated references and definitions.

· Category C and D unit standards will be expired December 2028 alongside the New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) [Ref: 3228] and New Zealand Certificate in Officiating (Level 3) [Ref: 3227] qualifications.

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category C and D unit standards is 31 December 2028

Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess

Current consent for			Consent extended to
Nature of consent	Classification or ID	Level	Nature of consent	Classification or ID	Level
Standard	21644	3	Standard	41265	3
Standard	22771	3	Standard	41264	3
Standard	25805	3	Standard	41264	3
Standard	31384	3	Standard	41265	3
Standard	31386	3	Standard	41265	3
Standard	31387	3	Standard	41265	3
Standard	31388	3	Standard	41265	3
Standard	31675	3	Standard	41264	3
Standard	31677	3	Standard	41264	3
Standard	31678	3	Standard	41264	3
Standard	31679	3	Standard	41264	3

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

All changes are in bold.

Rollover and Revised standards

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

ID	Title	Level	Credit
20673	Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation	3	5
21649	Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill	2	3

Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Sport Officiating

ID	Title	Level	Credit
27629	Demonstrate knowledge of pre-competition preparations for umpiring or officiating at a beginner level	2	2
31385	Demonstrate knowledge of communication and people management as an official in sports	3	6

Reviewed standards

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 > Coaching and Instruction

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
22768	Conduct and review a beginner level coaching session	2	4	D
22771 25805 31675 31677 31678 31679 41264	Plan beginner-level coaching sessions for sport participants Demonstrate knowledge of individual and group characteristics and needs for coaching participants in sport Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a coach, and of coaching beginner-level sport participants Coach beginner-level participants through skill development activities for a selected sport Review coaching of beginner-level participants through skill development activities for a selected sport Demonstrate knowledge of participant welfare and wellbeing in a sports environment Coach beginner level sport	3 3 3 3 3 3 3	6 3 7 4 4 6 15	C C C C C C

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

ID	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
6896	Demonstrate knowledge of recreation	3	3	D

Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport

ID	Domain	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
31384 21644 31386 31387 31388 41265	Recreation and Sport - Core Skills Sport Officiating Sport Officiating	Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and rules for a selected sport Review personal performance as an official of a sports event Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibilities of sports officials Describe the application of rules and strategies for officiating at sports events for a selected sport Carry out pre-event preparation and apply the rules of the sport while officiating sports events Officiate sports events	3 3 3 3 3 3	5 3 5 7 10 10	C C C C C