National Diploma in Community Recreation (Facility Management) (Level 5)

The National Diploma in Community Recreation (Facility Management) (Level 5) is a qualification that recognises the skills and knowledge required for management of recreation facilities and associated resources, programmes and services.

People awarded this qualification are able to fulfil the role of facility manager in planning for, implementing and evaluating all aspects of a recreation facility, its development and operation.

This qualification provides opportunity for team leaders, supervisors and managers within a community recreation facility to develop specific community recreation facility skills underpinned by generic management competencies.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Community Recreation (Programme and Event Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0939] and the National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 4) [Ref: 0938] and can lead on to the National Diploma in Community Recreation (Programme and Event Management) (Level 6) [Ref: 0941].

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