Trainee Outdoor Instructor Program
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AdventureWorks
A fully supported program to gain foundational outdoor instructor qualifications including training, mentoring, and workplace experience.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
AdventureWorks (Auckland, Avondale, or regional via work placement), Auckland
It will take a total of 42 weeks
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Achieve industry and NZQA outdoor instructor qualifications
Attain the Level 3 NZ Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership and Level 4 NZ Certificate in Outdoor Instruction, with industry accreditation.
Gain practical experience and skills
Develop personal and leadership skills through supervised volunteer work or employment in an outdoor education/workplace environment.
Prepare for professional assessment
Receive mentoring and structured preparation to meet minimum industry assessment requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
The Trainee Outdoor Instructor Program at AdventureWorks provides a pathway for those interested in working in the outdoors to gain NZQA-recognised qualifications and practical experience. The program, combining the NZ Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership (Level 3, 40 credits) and NZ Certificate in Outdoor Instruction (Level 4, 60 credits), is structured as an internship with workplace support, offering online, mentor-driven and practical training. Graduates leave ready for further professional training or employment as outdoor instructors.
Course Content
- Instructor Fundamentals
- Mountain Bike Instructor Qualifications
- High Ropes / High Wire Instructor Qualifications
- Sea Kayak Instructor Qualifications
- Flat Water Sit-in Kayak Qualifications
- Rock Climbing Instructor Qualifications
- Abseiling Instructor Qualifications
- Bush Instructor Qualifications
- EOTC (Education Outside The Classroom) Instructor Qualifications
- Mentoring and workplace-supported skill development
- Online and in-person tutor-directed learning
- Assessment events and logged hours
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1, or recognised equivalent (school leavers).
Completion of a relevant course at NZQF Level 2, or equivalent (tertiary).
Discretionary entrance may be considered with demonstrated likelihood of success.
Must provide evidence of New Zealand/Australia citizenship or residency (eligible documents required).
Applicants for higher-level qualifications (Levels 4-6) must provide a logbook of minimum logged hours as per entry requirements.
Must have a workplace or volunteer organisation willing to support your development.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Outdoor Education
Sport and Recreation
Youth and Community Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Outdoor instructor
Outdoor education leader
Youth outdoor program assistant
Adventure tourism and recreation roles
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