Sport & Recreation
A course by
EIT
A one-year certificate programme preparing you to guide and instruct others in a variety of outdoor pursuits, combining classroom theory with hands-on field trips. You'll gain the technical, leadership, environmental and professional skills needed for a career in outdoor adventure education and recreation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Students will be able to safely and proficiently perform a range of outdoor pursuits, applying best practices and technical skills in activities like kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, climbing, and tramping.

Graduates will be equipped to guide people safely in a variety of outdoor environments, demonstrating effective leadership, risk assessment, planning, and group management skills.

This NZQA Level 4 certificate equips students with the skills and knowledge to guide people safely in a range of outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, tramping and more. Students learn a balance of theory and practice, including technical outdoor competence, planning and logistics, leadership, risk management and environmental sustainability. The programme serves as a pathway to work or further study within the outdoor recreation, education and tourism sectors.
What you need to know first
NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3) or NZ Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership (Level 3)

Outdoor Adventure Education
Outdoor Recreation
Tourism

Trainee outdoor instructor
Leader or guide within community or private outdoor/adventure education providers
Roles within outdoor recreation and tourism operations
Sport & Recreation
A course by
EIT
A one-year certificate programme preparing you to guide and instruct others in a variety of outdoor pursuits, combining classroom theory with hands-on field trips. You'll gain the technical, leadership, environmental and professional skills needed for a career in outdoor adventure education and recreation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year

Students will be able to safely and proficiently perform a range of outdoor pursuits, applying best practices and technical skills in activities like kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, climbing, and tramping.

Graduates will be equipped to guide people safely in a variety of outdoor environments, demonstrating effective leadership, risk assessment, planning, and group management skills.

This NZQA Level 4 certificate equips students with the skills and knowledge to guide people safely in a range of outdoor pursuits such as kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, tramping and more. Students learn a balance of theory and practice, including technical outdoor competence, planning and logistics, leadership, risk management and environmental sustainability. The programme serves as a pathway to work or further study within the outdoor recreation, education and tourism sectors.
What you need to know first
NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3) or NZ Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership (Level 3)

Outdoor Adventure Education
Outdoor Recreation
Tourism

Trainee outdoor instructor
Leader or guide within community or private outdoor/adventure education providers
Roles within outdoor recreation and tourism operations
Students will practice kaitiakitanga and understand principles of environmental and cultural sustainability relevant to outdoor settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NCEA Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent)
Demonstrated interest in outdoor/adventure education and evidence of potential to succeed (CV, portfolio, interview)
Declaration of good health (no medical, physical or psychological conditions precluding work with vulnerable clients)
Complete required safety checks (interview, referee checks, NZ Police Vetting, Vulnerable Children Act compliance)
Students will practice kaitiakitanga and understand principles of environmental and cultural sustainability relevant to outdoor settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NCEA Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent)
Demonstrated interest in outdoor/adventure education and evidence of potential to succeed (CV, portfolio, interview)
Declaration of good health (no medical, physical or psychological conditions precluding work with vulnerable clients)
Complete required safety checks (interview, referee checks, NZ Police Vetting, Vulnerable Children Act compliance)