Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4)
Travel & Tourism
A course by
NMIT
Gain technical and frontline skills for a career in the outdoor and adventure tourism industry in a programme with extensive practical learning such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and more.
NZ$10,621
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical skills for outdoor adventure activities
Gain practical skills in activities such as rafting, kayaking, tramping, bushwalking, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and canyoning through predominantly hands-on training.
Acquire guiding and leadership abilities
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) Level 4 arms students with the technical and frontline skills needed for a career in the adventure tourism sector. Based in Te Tauihu (Top of the South), students learn through hands-on experience, covering activities like hiking, rafting, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, and canyoning. The programme includes extensive outdoor and workplace practicals, industry practice placements, overnight trips, and develops leadership, risk management, and interpersonal skills. Graduates are prepared for employment or further study in adventure tourism and guiding.
Course Content
- Whitewater rafting
- Sea and whitewater kayaking
- Hiking, tramping & bushwalking
- Snowboarding or skiing
- Rock climbing
- Canyoning
- Personal growth and leadership
- Risk management
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Environmental science
- Te Ao Māori in Adventure Guiding
- Outdoor safety
- Industry practice placement
Entry Requirements
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits and 10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits OR equivalent alternative requirements via study, work, or life experience as approved by NMIT.
Build towards these roles
Outdoor Recreation Guide or Instructor (e.g., rafting, kayaking, hiking, snow sports, rock climbing, canyoning)Outdoor educatorAdventure based learning facilitatorEntry-level positions in adventure tourism industry
Build skills in these industries
Adventure TourismOutdoor EducationRecreation
