National Certificate in Fitness (Group Fitness Instruction) (Level 3)

This certificate recognises the competencies required for entry-level employment as a group fitness instructor in established fitness enterprises accessible to the public at large. This is a core national qualification providing a foundation on which to develop ongoing fitness industry training.

This qualification shares some common unit standards with the National Certificate in Fitness (Foundation Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1239].

The compulsory unit standards within this qualification ensure learners understand the fundamentals of exercise, safety, fitness business operations, participant motivation, class structures and components, and nutrition so that they may safely and effectively operate as instructors once they complete the elective portion of the qualification.

In the elective portion of this qualification candidates are able to identify the type(s) of classes they are able to deliver; which also assists fitness enterprises who may wish to engage these candidates to teach classes on a regular or casual basis.

People who complete this qualification may go on to complete the National Diploma in Fitness (Applied) (Level 5) [Ref: 1240].

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