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Aquatics

The aquatics workforce helps people enjoy the magic of being in the water while staying safe, having fun and learning new skills.

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Certification
Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate
Level 3
Credited Programme
NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Pool Lifeguard) (L3)
Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (L3)
Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (L4)New Zealand Apprenticeship: Senior Pool Lifeguard (L4)New Zealand Apprenticeship: Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher (L4)
Certification Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate Level 3 Credited Programme NZ Certificate in Aquatics (Pool Lifeguard) (L3) Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Swim and Water Safety Teacher) (L3) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (L4) Level 4 New Zealand Apprenticeship: Senior Pool Lifeguard (L4) Level 4 New Zealand Apprenticeship: Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher (L4)
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Exercise

The exercise sector is made up of those who teach, lead and guide participants as they take part in a range of fitness activities.

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Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (L4)New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (L4)
Level 3
Exercise Foundations Programme (L3)
Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (L4) Level 3 Exercise Foundations Programme (L3) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Freestyle Group Exercise (L4)
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Mātauranga Māori

People skilled in mātauranga Māori apply this knowledge to enrich user experiences, in a range of settings including marae, health, sport and recreation, and performing arts.

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Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (L3)
Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (L3)
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Entertainment and events

The work of the entertainment and events sector is to create performances, venues and experiences that enrich Kiwi communities.

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Level 3
Credited Programme
New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Operations (L3)
Level 3 Credited Programme New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Operations (L3)
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Snowsport

The snowsport sector goes to work each day in some of our most beautiful natural environments. This workforce provides skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, alpine walking and trekking.

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Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Alpine Resort Operations (L3)New Zealand Certificate in Mountain Facility Operations (L3)New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (L3)
Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (L4)New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol) (L4)New Zealand Certificate in Introductory Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (L4)
Level 5
New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol Leader) (L5)New Zealand Certificate in Intermediate Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (L5)
Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Alpine Resort Operations (L3) Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Mountain Facility Operations (L3) Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (L3) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (L4) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol) (L4) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Introductory Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (L4) Level 5 New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport (Patrol Leader) (L5) Level 5 New Zealand Certificate in Intermediate Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (L5)
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Outdoor recreation

People working in sport and community recreation make physical recreation accessible and positive for everyone.

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Level 3
Outdoor Experiences Qualifications (L3)
Level 4
Outdoor Experiences Qualifications (L4)
Elective
National Raft Guide AwardsOutdoor Leadership activity: Mountain BikingCavingOutdoor Leadership activity: BushwalkingOutdoor Leadership activity: Abseiling and Rock ClimbingOutdoor Leadership activity: High RopesOutdoor Leadership activity: High WiresOutdoor Leadership activity: Education Outside the ClassroomOutdoor Leadership activity: Sea Kayaking
Level 3 Outdoor Experiences Qualifications (L3) Level 4 Outdoor Experiences Qualifications (L4) Elective National Raft Guide Awards Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: Mountain Biking Elective Caving Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: Bushwalking Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: Abseiling and Rock Climbing Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: High Ropes Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: High Wires Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: Education Outside the Classroom Elective Outdoor Leadership activity: Sea Kayaking
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Sport and community recreation

People working in sport and community recreation make physical recreation accessible and positive for everyone.

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Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations (L3)New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (L3)New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (L3)
Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction (L4)New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) (L4)
Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations (L3) Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (L3) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction (L4) Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (L3) Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) (L4)