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Take the first step into an exciting career in Sports with our fees free & government funded courses.
Final Year Fees Free
The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from 1 January 2025.
If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training. If you are eligible, you will need to apply for your entitlement through IRD from 2026 onwards.
For more information about the transition from first-year Fees Free, or to check your eligibility for Final Year Fees Free study under the final-year Fees Free policy, visit FeesFree.govt.nz.
To make the enrolment process as smooth as possible, we ask that you arrange yourself a RealMe account. However, if you need additional support on this process, please submit your application or enquiry and we can help you with this.
Youth Guarantee Scheme
Had enough of school but still want a cool career?
Are you aged 16 to 24 and looking for a course where you can pick up some practical skills? The Youth Guarantee scheme gives you the chance to study free for up to one year.
Please note: We currently have very limited spaces available under our Youth Guarantee funded courses. If you are interested in studying at this level, please contact our team through the form here for advice.
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Fees Free Eligible Courses
Foundations Skills (Level 2)
Level 2
18 weeksLove sport? Our foundation course is the best starting point to get an introduction into the sport, recreations and fitness industries. Free* for 16-24 year olds.
Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 3)
Level 318 weeksYou’ll be able to gain a broad-based knowledge and skills needed to enter the sport, recreation and exercise industries and have fun doing it.
Certificate in Pre-Police and Uniformed Services Training
Level 318 weeksDo you have dreams to serve and protect our people, skies, oceans, land and everything in between? Our Certificate in Pre-Police and Uniformed Services training programme will help you get started on your journey into a wide range of uniformed services roles in New Zealand.
Health & Fitness Personal Trainer (Level 4)
Level 416 weeksYou can study full-time, part-time or online to become a personal trainer. Learn all about fitness, health, and dietary knowledge while developing your own custom-made fitness programmes. Be a game-changer in the exercise industry and get your career on track.
Advanced Health and Fitness Coach (Level 5)
Level 516 weeksElevate your career in Personal Training with our industry experienced tutors. You’ll expand your knowledge in science-based nutrition and personalised training programs and unleash your potential to become a pro in the field.
Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (Level 5)
Level 540 weeksThis exciting course offers blended learning that will teach you how to develop and design impactful health and exercise programmes. You will gain practical work experience learning in real-work sport environments with our industry partners.
Diploma in Human Performance (Multi-Sector) (Level 6)
Level 640 weeksGet ready for degree-level study with our Level 6 Diploma. Specialise in Human performance and learn all about the inner workings of the human body and how athletes are trained to increase performance.
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