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New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Specialised Swim and Water Safety Teacher)

Skills Active Te Mahi Ako Limited

Subject area

Sport and Recreation Activities

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

The New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Level 3) with strand in Swim and Water Safety Teacher [Ref: 3503] must be achieved for entry to this qualification.

It is strongly recommended that all individuals hold a current practising first aid certificate at the point they are awarded the qualification

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

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.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Sport and Recreation at this level can earn:

$38,000

Median earnings one year after study

$43,000

Median earnings two years after study

$51,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

55%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (04) 385 9047
Fax: (04) 385 7024
Email: info@temahiako.org.nz
Web: http://www.temahiako.org.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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