Important Information to Have Handy
If you are looking for help while filling out the application form
Section 3 – Registration Level/s
Section 4 – Optional Email Address
Section 9 – Terms and Conditions
IMPORTANT:For us to process your application we will require : Qualification All registration applications require you to include a copy of a REPs recognised qualification, or one of the other qualification pathways. You can view a list of REPs recognised qualifications here First Aid/CPR Please include a copy of your current comprehensive First Aid certificate, or if you are working exclusively form a REPs registered exercise facility, a current CPR certificate. Please go to this link for our full first aid guidelines Payment Before we can complete your application, payment is required. You have the options of Visa/Mastercard, Direct Credit, or easy monthly direct debit payments at no extra cost. If you wish to pay by monthly payments, click here to access and print the direct debit form and monthly payment agreement to be returned with your registration application. |
Information on Specific Sections of the Registration Application Form
Section 1 – Personal details
Please ensure all fields marked with a * are completed.
Section 2 – Your Workplace
If you operate from more than one workplace, please list all workplaces and mark as well which one is your home base facility (if applicable)
You can view a list of REPs Registered Exercise Facilities here
These are facilities that commit to ONLY use the services of REPs registered exercise professionals
Section 3 – Registration Levels
Please select your registration level/s. You may only select one level from each section. You will only be required to pay the one higher fee and not for each level.
Section 4 – Optional Email Address
(FOR PERSONAL TRAINER REGISTRATION ONLY)
As an additional benefit you can have an @registeredtrainer.co.nz email address. Email addresses will be allocated on a first in first served basis. All emails will be diverted to the email address listed in section 1 of this form. Email addresses should be based on your name, eg John@, JohnSmith@.
Business names will not be accepted as the email address is for the individual.
To set this up please email info@reps.org.nz with your requested email address.
Important notes for @registeredtrainer.co.nz email addresses:
- This is a free service on the basis REPs will take all reasonable steps to ensure emails are delivered as this service is provided by a 3rd party.
- REPs accepts no liability for any loss that may result from using this service.
- REPs reserves the right to decline any email address for any reason (i.e its offensive, not professional or is a trademark).
- Email addresses will expire when registration lapses, so to ensure consistent delivery of your emails, ensure you re-register on time.
- Requesting an email address indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Section 5 – First Aid
Please ensure you supply a copy of your completion certificate for your First Aid or CPR when you register so we can process your application more quickly.
You can find full information on the first aid requirements here
Section 6 – Qualification
Please ensure you supply a copy of your qualification completion certificate when you register so we can process this for you as quickly as possible.
Below are the offered qualification pathways for REPs Registration.
Pathway 1:
Qualification from a REPs Registered Initial Education Provider or RYT200 Qualification for Yoga Teacher Registration. By completing a qualification from a course which is already registered with REPs, you can seamlessly REPs register. These are courses which REPs have already verified as meeting the full qualification requirements for registration at the relevant registration level. Simply attach a copy of your course completion certificate to your registration application as proof. To view a list of REPs Registered Education Providers, please click here
Pathway 2:
NZ 3 Year University Degree with an Exercise Focus. The REPs Degree Verification Process allows for graduates who have completed a three-year New Zealand exercise focused degree which is not automatically recognised by REPs, to use an independent verification process to meet the qualification requirement to REPs register. There is a fee of $168.00 to cover the cost of this verification process which is payable with your REPs registration application.
The REPs registration and verification process involves:
- Completion of a REPs registration application, submission of your CV (if easily available for you to provide), and qualification(s) and academic transcript(s)
- The REPs independent assessor will then contact you to complete the assessment process which may include short answer questions, submission of case studies, paperwork samples, references and testimonials etc
- A verbal interview (telephone/Skype/Zoom) with the REPs independent assessor
Qualification requirement
An individual applying for degree verification will hold a New Zealand undergraduate degree with at least the following specific academic content (or equivalent):
- Musculoskeletal anatomy
- Human physiology
- Exercise physiology
- Fundamental exercise prescription for resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility
- Fitness/exercise assessment
It is recognised that the above content may exist across a variety of papers/modules/courses within a degree rather than as specifically nominated topics.
Please note:
Your degree title does not necessarily need to be specifically in exercise prescription/science. It is recognised that a number of general sport and exercise
degrees contain substantial exercise prescription content, even if not obviously apparent in the title of the degree.
Experience requirement
There is a requirement for experience working with clients. This could be through working in an exercise facility, work placements etc.
This experience should include:
- Undertaking pre-screening and fitness/exercise testing with individual clients
- Writing a range of programmes for individuals/clients
What to do now?
- Please complete the REPs registration application form in full and choose pathway 2 at the Qualification section 6 of the application form
- Importantly, please attach copies of:
- Your current CV (if easily available for you to provide)
- Academic qualification(s) and full academic transcript(s)
Pathway 3:
Yoga Teacher who holds knowledge and skill equivalent to a 200 hour type qualification
The REPs Yoga Verification Process is for yoga teachers who do not hold a RYT200 qualification, but who believe they hold skills and knowledge that match the standards
and competencies to perform this role (these are benchmarked by REPs against the
RYT200 type qualification which is recognised as the industry standard).
Verification Process Cost –
The standard verification costs is $165 inc gst.
Once your verification has been successfully completed, you will meet the full qualification requirements for registration.
If you feel you have the requisite skills/knowledge then please complete the REPs Verification process for Yoga Teachers.
Fully complete our REPs registration application form and include copies of:
- Certificate and transcripts for relevant qualifications/courses attended
- Current resume or Curriculum Vitae to include teaching history (number of years and class record for prior 6-months)
- 2x references (Referees must be a current Yoga Teacher who has completed 500-hours of training).
A REPs independent assessor will review your application based on the information provided and will contact you if any further details are required. As part of the process the
assessor may ask you to complete an online assessment just to verify your understanding.
If the evidence supplied does not meet the industry standard, and/or you do not complete an online assessment, you may be asked to complete additional learning modules
(at your own expense) or provide additional material to fulfil the qualification requirements for registration.
Once the verification is fully completed, the assessor will advise REPs that you meet the qualification requirements to register with REPs as a yoga teacher.
Pathway 4:
NZ Certificate in Exercise L4 Supplementary
For PT or exercise consultant registration – If you provide evidence of meeting the skills and knowledge covered by this qualification (www.skillsactive.org.nz for more details), and you have been working at this level for more than 18 months, then this pathway is available.
The cost is $100+GST payable to Skills Active.
Pathway 5:
Current Overseas Registration with an ICREPs Partner Register. If you are currently registered with an ICREPs partner register (International Confederation of Registers for
Exercise Professionals), your overseas registration is recognised to meet the qualification requirements for the relevant NZ registration level. Our current partner countries
are Australia, The United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa and UAE. Simply attach a copy of your overseas registration certificate, or if this is unavailable, we will make contact with
your overseas register to verify.
Section 7 – Insurance
The good news is that Insurance is included automatically with all contractor registration levels. It is important that you complete ALL sections of the insurance declaration to ensure coverage is activated.
You can view further information on the insurance coverage here
Section 8 – Fees
Please add your registration fee (from section 3), your first time application fee and only other fees required or chosen and total them in box E.
Section 9 – Payment Details
Please indicate how you wish to pay. If you have selected credit card simply list the details down on the form. If you have selected direct credit please ensure that you put the payment through on the day you sign the application. You will receive a tax invoice with your confirmation pack.
If you have selected the Monthly Payment option we require that you send the forms to us in the post. This is due to the banks only accepting the original copies of the Direct Debit from. You can download the forms here.
Section 10 – Terms and Conditions
Please ensure you sign and date at the bottom of section 10 once you have read the Terms and Conditions.
