Rock Climbing Instructor Qualifications (Levels 4, 5, & 6)
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
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Assess and respond to climbing emergencies
Identify, assess, and appropriately respond to emergencies encountered during rock climbing activities.
Demonstrate personal rock climbing and rescue skills
Show competence in various rock climbing and rescue techniques, including multi-pitch climbs (Level 6).
Plan and lead rock climbing experiences
Develop and review plans for leading groups in low-technical and dynamic environments, executing safe sessions for novice participants.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Outdoor recreation safety management
- Single and multi-pitch rock climbing leadership
- Rock climbing rescue skills
- Group leadership and instruction
- Planning and evaluating climbing sessions
- Emergency assessment and response
- Use and care of equipment
- Belay systems and anchor points
- Environmental and cultural awareness
- Facilitation and communication theory
- Personal climbing skill development
- Teaching and mentoring other instructors
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.
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.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Outdoor recreation
Education
Sport & Recreation
Adventure industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Rock climbing instructor
Outdoor recreation leader
Adventure education instructor
Outdoor program facilitator
Senior/leadership roles in adventure tourism
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