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May 6

Senior lifeguard looking after the crew that keeps the pool safe

Ben Dalloway is a senior pool lifeguard at the CBay Aquatic Centre in Timaru, with a passion for the recreation sector, and a desire to be a leader in his industry.

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Apr 20

Consulting on Outdoor Recreation Kaitiakitanga unit standard (Level 2): Call for feedback!

As the standard-setting body for Outdoor Recreation qualifications and unit standards, Skills Active Aotearoa worked closely with industry representatives over 2020 and early 2021 to review and develop unit standards to reflect industry and stakeholder needs at Levels 1-3.

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Apr 19

Consulting on Entertainment and Event Technology qualification reviews: Call for feedback!

Skills Active Aotearoa, in our role as Qualification Developer, is committed to ensuring that all qualifications are current, fit for purpose and meet the needs of industry.

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New Skills Active video celebrates a cultural learning pathway

Chris McIvor, an expert in personal and sporting development, has shared in a brand new video how he expanded his own professional growth, by pursuing a Skills Active tikanga qualification.

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Skills Active apprentice sharing a very personal life journey

Melanie Ryding doesn’t make a habit of listening to the words “you can’t”. This extraordinary UK expat runs a successful personal training studio, trains for multisport races, works on her Skills Active apprenticeship – and is recovering from a lower leg amputation.

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Consulting on Performing Arts Teaching Level 5-6 unit standards and programme structure: Call for feedback!

Skills Active is consulting on the programme structure and unit standards available for use in the Performing Arts Teaching suite.

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Two brothers making waves at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Olly and Alex Graydon are twin brothers who decided to make Wellington their home, after growing up in the UK. The pair got their start in aquatics, and have expanded their careers to encompass fitness as well, while picking up some Skills Active qualifications along the way.

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One community champion carries on the legacy of another

Al van Zonneveld developed such a love of the gym that he became a gym-owner himself – so his natural next step was to get qualified in exercise through Skills Active. 

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Consulting on Outdoor Recreation unit standards Level 1 to 3: Call for feedback!

As the standard-setting body for Outdoor Recreation qualifications and unit standards, Skills Active Aotearoa is reviewing unit standards to reflect industry and stakeholder needs.

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