NZQF NQ Ref
Version
1711
Page 1 of 7
1
National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Level 3)
Level
3
Credits
40
Purpose
This qualification recognises the various technical skills and knowledge of people working
in multi-disciplinary roles in a variety of recreation and sport contexts. These roles include
Recreation Activity Instructors, Sport Coordinators, Sport Administrators and Developers,
Community Educators, and recreation workers.
The Compulsory section contains standards which cover demonstrating knowledge of
recreation, the needs of recreation target groups and customer service techniques.
The Core Elective section has a flexible design to allow standard choices in the areas of
administration, teamwork, and health and safety in either indoor, risk management or
injury prevention in recreation or sport depending on the specific work context.
Elective A allows people to select standards in the areas of recreation provision, sports
administration, events management, activity instructor, and sports coordination. Elective B
allows people to select the balance of standards from anywhere on the Directory of
Assessment Standards. In this way, they can choose from a wide range of standards
which cover skills and knowledge relevant to their recreation workplace practice.
Candidates can pathway to this qualification from the National Certificate in Recreation
and Sport (Core Skills) [Ref: 1710]. Candidates can also progress to other Skills Active
qualifications such as the National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (Level 4)
[Ref: 1712].
Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Sport (Level 3) with strands in Event
Management, Sport Administration, and Team Management [Ref: 0446] and the National
Certificate in Community Recreation (Level 3) [Ref: 1289].
Credit Range
Level 3 or above credits
Minimum totals
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
Compulsory
12
12
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
Version
1711
Page 2 of 7
1
Level 2 credits
Level 3 or above credits
Minimum totals
Core Elective
Set 1
4-5
4-5
Core Elective
Set 2
0-3
0-3
3
Level 3 or above credits
Minimum totals
Elective A
10
10
Elective B
5-7
5-7
Core Elective
Set 3
4-5
4-5
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements





A minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above
Compulsory standards
Core Elective – as specified
Elective A – A minimum of 10 credits as specified
Elective B – Balance
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport - Core
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
6896
Demonstrate knowledge of recreation
3
3
Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport Programmes and Events
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4864
Demonstrate knowledge of recreation needs of target
groups
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
3
4
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
1711
Version
Page 3 of 7
1
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
11097
Listen to gain information in an interactive situation
3
Service Sector > Service Sector Skills > Service Sector - Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
376
Employ customer service techniques to accommodate
customer behavioural styles in a workplace
3
Credit
3
Credit
2
Core Elective
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Core Elective 1
 Core Elective 2
 Core Elective 3
Core Elective 1
A minimum of 1 standard
Business > Business Administration > Business Administration Services
ID
Title
Level
123
Use office information, copying, and telecommunication
systems
Humanities > Communication Skills > Writing
ID
Title
3491
Write a report
Credit
3
5
Level
Credit
3
4
Core Elective 2
A minimum of 1 standard
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
9681
10791
Contribute within a group/team which has an
objective(s)
Participate in an informal meeting
Credit
3
3
2
3
Core Elective 3
A minimum of 1 standard
Community and Social Services > Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20146
Apply concepts of basic risk management as an
outdoor recreation leader
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
3
5
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
Version
1711
Page 4 of 7
1
Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport Coaching and Instruction
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20673
Demonstrate knowledge of injury prevention and risk
and injury management in sport or recreation
3
4
Community and Social Services > Recreation and Sport > Recreation and Sport Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
13377
Identify and manage hazards and risks in relation to a
recreation activity and environment
3
4
Elective A
A minimum of 10 credits at Level 3 or above
Field
Subfield
Domain
Community and Social
Services
Recreation and Sport
Parks and Reserves
Recreation and Sport Coaching and Instruction
Recreation and Sport Core Skills
Recreation and Sport Management
Recreation and Sport Programmes and Events
Sport Officiating
Elective B
The balance of credits to achieve
A minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above
May come from the following
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
Credit
1304
Communicate with people from other cultures
3
2
9704
Manage interpersonal conflict
4
6
21335
Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s)
4
5
Māori > Māori Business and Management > Māori Management - Generic
ID
Title
Level
23092
23093
Participate in a noho marae and apply marae tikanga
practices within the workplace
Describe relevance and application of the principles of
the Treaty of Waitangi in the workplace
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
Credit
3
6
3
4
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
1711
Version
Page 5 of 7
1
ID
Title
Level
Credit
23094
Identify Māori stakeholders and demonstrate
knowledge of tikanga Māori and Māori core values for
communication
3
5
Level
Credit
3
4
Māori > Ngā Mahi ā te Rēhia > Te Ao Tūroa
ID
Title
16078
Demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the
Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance in te ao tūroa
Transition Arrangements
Version 1 of the qualification was republished in March 2012 to correct the overarching
rule to read ‘40 credits at Level 3 or above’.
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Sport (Level 3) with strands in Event
Management, Sport Administration, and Team Management [Ref: 0446] and the National
Certificate in Community Recreation (Level 3) [Ref: 1289].
Candidates currently enrolled in programmes or courses leading to the award of versions 1
or 2 of the National Certificate in Community Recreation (Level 3) [Ref: 1289], or version 4
of the National Certificate in Sport (Level 3) with strands in Event Management, Sport
Administration, and Team Management [Ref: 0446] may either complete the requirements
for those versions of the qualifications by 31 December 2012 or transfer to this
replacement qualification. However, the content of this replacement qualification and the
two replaced qualifications is significantly different.
The replaced National Certificate in Community Recreation (Level 3) [Ref: 1289] shares
the following standards in common with this replacement qualification: 376, 1304, 4864,
6896, 9681, 10791, 11097, and 13377.
The replaced National Certificate in Sport (Level 3) with strands in Event Management,
Sport Administration, and Team Management [Ref: 0446] shares the following standards
in common with this replacement qualification: 376, 1304, 3491, 4864, 9681, 10791, and
13377.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
3502
11097
17497
21335
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
Version
1711
Page 6 of 7
1
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this replacement, and the above
arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels
they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Skills Active Aotearoa at the address below.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Republished
Version
1
1
Date
September 2011
March 2012
Last Date for Assessment
N/A
N/A
Standard Setting Body
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
PO Box 2183
Wellington 6140
Telephone
Email
Website
04 385 9047
info@skillsactive.org.nz
www.skillsactive.org.nz
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending
feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review
2016
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, Skills Active Aotearoa Limited, and the
organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the
requirements of the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQF NQ Ref
1711
Version
Page 7 of 7
1
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
459
Community and Social Services
> Recreation and Sport
092101
Society and Culture > Sport and
Recreation > Sport and
Recreation Activities
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016