New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher) with strands in Early Childhood Swimmers, Adults Swimmers, Adaptive Aquatics, and Stroke Mechanics

This qualification provides the aquatics sector with specialised swim and water safety teachers who have advanced industry knowledge and experience teaching swimming techniques to at least two specialised groups.

This qualification is intended for candidates who wish to work as specialised swim and water safety teachers or instructors. The strands of the qualification recognise the knowledge and practical skills for the candidate's two chosen areas of specialisation.

Graduates will contribute to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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