Qualifications

Qualifications

Discover programmes of study to expand your practice. Universities, polytechnics, private training organisations (PTEs) and various other organisations provide a wide range of training and qualification pathways tailored to diverse outdoor contexts. 

Private Training Establishments

Some Private Training Establishments offer qualifications related to Outdoor Education. The two listed have a good reputation for quality outcomes. 

Adventure Works - Module based training and assessment 

Hillary Outdoors - Offer residential programmes 

Other training pathways

There are a wide range of organisations dedicated to ensuring safe delivery of adventure activities and experiences. Many of these also offer activity specific training. 

The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council has links to a wide range of training providers.  

The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) provides assessment and pre assessment training for their industry recognised qualifications