Qualification Overview

Qualification Title National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Core Skills)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 2
Credits 40
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Sport and Recreation » Sport and Recreation not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The aims of this programme are to provide students with the skills and
knowledge directly relevant to working or further training in the recreation and
sport sector and to provide a base for learners to progress to more advanced
studies in recreation and sport.
Graduate profile
On completion of the National Certificate in Recreation and Sport Core Skills
Level 2 graduates will have the knowledge and skills to
demonstrate knowledge of health and safety procedures and
responsibilities
provide client services in the recreation and sport sector
demonstrate effective time management
follow organisational goals and values and their importance
identify sources of information about recreation and sport to assist meeting
community needs.
Education pathways
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Entry Requirements
Application Criteria
School Leavers
All applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in recreation and sport as
evidenced through a letter of intent and/or curriculum vita and possess academic
attributes eg as shown via a record of previous learning which demonstrate
that applicants have a reasonable likelihood of successful completion of the
programme
Mature Students
Over 20 years of age at commencement of programme.
Demonstration of likelihood of successful completion of
programme.
Selection Criteria
Right of entry into programmes of study is restricted by SIT and apparent
eligibility may not lead to automatic acceptance. Applicants must demonstrate
attributes, which in the assessment of SIT should lead to success.
Where SIT is satisfied that it is necessary to do so because of insufficiency of
staff accommodation, or equipment it may determine the maximum number of
students who may be enrolled in a particular course of study. Where the number
of applications for enrolment exceeds the number of places in any case where
such a limitation applies the criteria for selection shall be academic merit and
suitability for admission to that course of study. Eligible students not admitted to
their chosen course of study will be placed on a waiting list and/or may be
referred to another programme. Applications should be received by SIT no later
than the applications due date. Late applications may be considered subject to
availability of places.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2934
Status Discontinued
Created 2015-06-15 16:11:33.0
Next Review 2020-12-01 00:00:00.0

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