New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise, and Leisure Operations (Player Development) (Level 3)
Playing sport at an elite level is a great career, but it doesn't last forever. This programme helps players learn more about themselves, their sport and their long-term ambitions.
By completing the Player Development programme, you will learn and demonstrate transferable skills that are valued by employers across te ahumahi ā-rēhia, the active recreation, leisure and entertainment sectors.
Before you start
Please note that this programme is only available through specific employers. Get in touch with us for more information.
To enrol in this programme, you need to be a player with an eligible organisation, working in a paid role, self-employed, or as a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.
What's involved?
This 40-credit qualification is designed to be completed in about 10 months.
You'll be trained, observed and assessed in the workplace.
Key learning areas include:
- Knowledge of your chosen sport
- Health, safety and injury prevention
- Professionalism
- Managing your own personal health and wellbeing.
Did you know...
Achieving the Player Development Programme is equivalent to achieving the New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations.
Similar Qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations (Level 3)
By completing the Sport, Exercise and Leisure Operations certificate, you will understand the values, vision and philosophy of your specific workplace, and will be able to apply these principles in your role.
New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3)
Completing the Sport Coaching certificate will give you the skills and knowledge to coach participants at entry level across a range of sports and codes.
New Zealand Apprenticeship in Facility Operations (Level 4)
After completing the Facility Operations apprenticeship you will be ready to operate, monitor and maintain facilities that are welcoming and fit-for-purpose, where people from all walks of life can come along and get involved.
New Zealand Certificate in Cycle Skills Instruction (Level 4)
By completing the Cycle Skills Instruction certificate, you will be equipped to instruct participants in the skills required for riding safely on roads and paths, and you will have specialist knolwedge in one of three electives.
New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (Level 3)
In completing this progamme you will be having fun while leading, teaching or playing ngā taonga tākaro with whānau, hapū, iwi or other rōpū.
New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Programme Delivery) (Level 4)
Completing the Programme Delivery certificate will prepare you to work in programme delivery or coordination roles, and promote an active and healthy population through recreation and sport.