Outdoor Leadership activity: Mountain Biking
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
Designed for those working in mountain biking who wish to grow their skills in leading this activity. Developed with industry associations, this elective trains participants in planning, preparing, leading, guiding, and instructing mountain bike activities at various NZQA levels.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Core skills this course teaches
Plan and prepare mountain biking activities
Graduates learn how to plan and prepare mountain bike sessions tailored to group needs and environmental conditions.
Lead and evaluate mountain biking activities
Learners develop the skills to lead groups safely on Grade 2-4 trails and evaluate the effectiveness of their leadership.
Guide participants through back country terrain
Level 5 (Guiding) graduates can guide mountain bike activities in more advanced, back country settings, including longer and higher grade trails.
What You're Signing Up For
The Outdoor Leadership activity: Mountain Biking course is intended for people working or volunteering in outdoor recreation who wish to enhance their mountain biking leadership abilities. The course covers leadership, guiding, and instruction of mountain bike activities, with practical workplace assessments and online components. Available at NZQA Levels 4 and 5 (for both guiding and instruction), it enables graduates to plan, prepare, lead, guide, and instruct mountain biking activities at a range of skill levels and environments, from front country to back country terrain.
Course Content
- Fundamentals module (must be completed at each level)
- Mountain biking activity leadership
- Planning and preparation for mountain biking trips
- Leading groups in front country and back country terrain
- Guiding and instructing on Grade 2-4 trails
- Risk management and safety in mountain biking
- Personal and group riding skill assessment
- Reflecting and evaluating mountain bike sessions
What you need to know first
Must be working in outdoor recreation (paid, self-employed, or volunteer with regular and consistent shifts).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Outdoor Leadership
Adventure Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Mountain bike activity leader
Mountain bike guide
Mountain bike instructor