Sport & Recreation
A course by
AdventureWorks
A fully supported pathway featuring training and assessment for Rock Climbing Instructor Qualifications at Levels 4, 5, and 6, covering leadership, instruction, and advanced skills for rock climbing in New Zealand.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
AdventureWorks, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Identify, assess, and appropriately respond to emergencies encountered during rock climbing activities.

Show competence in various rock climbing and rescue techniques, including multi-pitch climbs (Level 6).

Develop and review plans for leading groups in low-technical and dynamic environments, executing safe sessions for novice participants.
This program offers progressive qualifications for those seeking to become certified rock climbing instructors and leaders. Learners can pursue Level 4 (Rock Leader), Level 5 (Rock Instructor), and Level 6 (Advanced Professional Practice) strands, each designed to build competence in technical, leadership, instruction, and emergency response skills for outdoor rock climbing. Delivery includes online modules and in-person training, tailored to the needs of the outdoor recreation and education sector. Pre-requisite experience and skills are required for each level.
What you need to know first
Level 4: At least 20 routes climbed on top rope, 5 days as a co-leader or assistant leader, top rope climbing to Grade 14.

Outdoor recreation
Education
Sport & Recreation
Adventure industry

Rock climbing instructor
Outdoor recreation leader
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AdventureWorks
A fully supported pathway featuring training and assessment for Rock Climbing Instructor Qualifications at Levels 4, 5, and 6, covering leadership, instruction, and advanced skills for rock climbing in New Zealand.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
AdventureWorks, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Identify, assess, and appropriately respond to emergencies encountered during rock climbing activities.

Show competence in various rock climbing and rescue techniques, including multi-pitch climbs (Level 6).

Develop and review plans for leading groups in low-technical and dynamic environments, executing safe sessions for novice participants.
This program offers progressive qualifications for those seeking to become certified rock climbing instructors and leaders. Learners can pursue Level 4 (Rock Leader), Level 5 (Rock Instructor), and Level 6 (Advanced Professional Practice) strands, each designed to build competence in technical, leadership, instruction, and emergency response skills for outdoor rock climbing. Delivery includes online modules and in-person training, tailored to the needs of the outdoor recreation and education sector. Pre-requisite experience and skills are required for each level.
What you need to know first
Level 4: At least 20 routes climbed on top rope, 5 days as a co-leader or assistant leader, top rope climbing to Grade 14.

Outdoor recreation
Education
Sport & Recreation
Adventure industry

Rock climbing instructor
Outdoor recreation leader
Level 5: At least 40 days rock climbing (20 days personal climbing, 10 days instructing including 5 abseil sessions), at 3 different climbing areas.
Level 6: NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Instruction) Level 5 or equivalent, 80 days climbing (50 personal lead including multi-pitch), 10 days instructing on placed/fixed protection.
Adventure education instructor
Outdoor program facilitator
Senior/leadership roles in adventure tourism
Level 5: At least 40 days rock climbing (20 days personal climbing, 10 days instructing including 5 abseil sessions), at 3 different climbing areas.
Level 6: NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Instruction) Level 5 or equivalent, 80 days climbing (50 personal lead including multi-pitch), 10 days instructing on placed/fixed protection.
Adventure education instructor
Outdoor program facilitator
Senior/leadership roles in adventure tourism