- Outdoor recreation
- Snowsport
- Sport and community recreation
- Aquatics
- Entertainment and events
Qualifications for Sport and community recreation
People working in sport and community recreation make physical recreation accessible and positive for everyone.
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations (L3)
By completing the Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations certificate, you will understand the values, vision and philosophy of your specific workplace, and will be able to apply these principles in your role.
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (L3)
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise, and Leisure Operations (Player Development) (L3)
By completing the Player Development programme, you will learn and demonstrate transferable skills that are valued by employers across te ahumahi ā-rēhia, the active recreation, leisure and entertainment sectors.
New Zealand Apprenticeship in Facility Operations (L4)
After completing the Facility Operations apprenticeship you will be ready to operate, monitor and maintain facilities that are welcoming and fit-for-purpose, where people from all walks of life can come along and get involved.
New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction (L4)
By completing the Cycle Skills Instruction certificate, you will be equipped to instruct participants in the skills required for riding safely on roads and paths, and you will have specialist knolwedge in one of three electives.
New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (L3)
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) (L4)

Map your career
There are many different ways that you can progress through the sectors, and lots of skills are transferable across different roles and practice areas. Our Career Maps will help you visualise key jobs and pathways.
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For more information about the qualifications, please contact your regional learner advisor.
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How To Enrol
Ready to go? Just click the "Enrol" button in the top right-hand corner of this website, set up a new account in our Learner Portal if it is your first time, and then click the "Enrol here" button. Select your programme from the dropdown menu, and follow the prompts to complete the rest of the form.
Your enrolment form will be processed by your learner advisor, and then sent to your workplace manager to review and sign electronically. Once your manager has signed, the form automatically gets sent back to you, and your learner advisor, to review and sign.