New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Aquatic Treatment Systems) (Level 4)

This qualification is in planning.

This qualification is for people wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to work with plant operations, aquatic treatment systems and supervise pool testing personnel.   

People working in this area have a genuine interest in understanding how things work. They have a high-level of attention to detail, and have the brains and communication skills to keep pool operations running smoothly.  

This qualification will be delivered off-the-job, via an external provider. Stay tuned for further information. 

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work unsupervised in aquatic environments in water quality testing and treatment roles.

What's involved? - This 60-credit qualification covers the following areas:

• Monitoring aquatic treatment systems 
• Operating plant and equipment 
• Implementing a maintenance plan 
• Reviewing pool risk management plans 
• Communicating effectively with customers. 

This qualification will take 8-12 months to complete. 

Te Mahi Ako is a Private Training Enterprise (PTE) funded by the government to create world-class, nationally-recognised programmes linked to qualifications that staff can complete on the job. The benefit of on-the-job training is that you are earning an income, gaining a qualification, and getting real-life experience, all in one go. And because Te Mahi Ako’s programmes are government-subsidised, they are very affordable.

Te Mahi Ako works with a wide range of facilities throughout New Zealand, from small to large. Te Mahi Ako or the facility will provide learning resources and assessment tasks for the staff member, and supporting materials will help the workplace to deliver the training. In some cases, an organisation’s own in-house training programme will be aligned to a Te Mahi Ako programme, so staff members who complete the in-house training will simultaneously earn a national qualification. Te Mahi Ako also has a Recognition of Current Competency process, which means that you may be able to get your existing skills and experience recognised through a qualification.

To enrol in a Te Mahi Ako on-the-job qualification, you must be employed in the industry or be a volunteer. Make sure to check with the business that you’re working in, or would like to work in, to see if they are already registered with Te Mahi Ako.

For more information go to: www.temahiako.org.nz