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Unit Standards   What is a unit standard? Unit standards are New Zealand recognised Qualifications that can be attained in various areas from commercial practices to recreational pursuits.  Today most Polytechnics and other training establishments offer unit standards for the areas of learning that they teach.  While unit standards are a measure of learning they are also useful for career pursuits and can be added to résumés.   Who can get Unit standards? If you are a senior student in High School or an adult you qualify for unit standards training.  What you need to do is “Hook on” with NZQA and they will issue you with a number.  From then on any unit you achieve will be credited to your name.    Who can offer Unit standards? Private Training Establishments (PTE) that are approved and registered on the NZQA framework can only offer unit standards.  While Tui Ridge is not a PTE it works under the umbrella and mediation of Te Waiariki Purea Trust, which is, enabling Tui Ridge to offer a wide range of level 2 and 3 unit standards in the area of outdoor recreation.   What do you need to provide? In order for us to process your unit/s we need from you: q       National student number q       Full name q       Date of birth q       Student's Address This information needs to be collected and supplied to Tui Ridge prior to your arrival.  If we don’t get this information we cannot process the unit.   What does it cost? Each unit is unique as if offers a different number of credits for each unit. Tui Ridge charges an administrative fee of $4.00 per credit plus instructor fees and any gear hire charges.  Charges are: q       $4.00 per credit q       $200.00 per day per instructor (safe working ration of 1:12) q       Any applicable gear hire charges    What Units can Tui Ridge Offer? Tui Ridge can offer the following units up to level 3;   Adventure based learning Canoeing and Kayaking Level Unit Credits   Level Unit Credits 2 467 3   2 477 3 2 473 3   2 482 3 2 470 3   2 489 3 3 468 7   2 480 1 3 474 7   2 476 1 3 471 7   2 488 1 3 475 6           Mountain Biking   Orienteering Level Unit Credits   Level Unit Credits 2 457 2   2 5479 1 3 458 5   3 5483 1         3 5481 2         3 5477 1   Outdoor Navigation   Rockclimbing Level Unit Credits   Level Unit Credits 2 431 3   1 444 1 3 432 6   2 445 3   Tramping   Weather Interpretation (outdoors) Level Unit Credits   Level Unit Credits 2 425 3   3 435 3 2 426 4         3 427 2         3 428 10         3 430 4           For details on these units go to the NZQA website on www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/index.html, in the "Search Framework" box, enter the unit number and then select "Unit Standards", then press "SELECT".  Alternatively you can contact Tui Ridge Park.   For an information pack and booking details, click here!