Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) (Level 5) with strands in Abseil, Bush, Canoeing, Caving, High Ropes, High Wire, Mountain Biking (Grade 2), Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Sit-on-top Kayaking, and Whitewater Kayaking | |
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |
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Level | 5 | |
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Credits | 60 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This qualification will provide the outdoor recreation and adventure tourism sectors with individuals who are able to operate independently under indirect supervision, and lead participants in a specific outdoor activity, where the emphasis is on safety, in low technical yet dynamic outdoor environments.
This qualification is intended for people who are new to, or currently working in, the outdoor recreation industry and wish to develop their skills in a specific discipline. Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills to lead a specific outdoor recreation activity depending on which strand is achieved. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Prepare for, and lead an outdoor group experience, within defined operating scope, where the emphasis is on participation in low-technical, environments using leadership techniques and strategies. - Lead an outdoor experience under indirect supervision while operating within the safety management system of an organisation, including being able to assess and respond appropriately within an emergency care situation; - Demonstrate kaitiakitanga that includes respect for the tikanga and kawa of local iwi or hapū, and the natural environment. Graduates of the Abseil strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory abseil activities Graduates of the Bush strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory bush walking activities. Graduates of the Canoeing strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory canoe activities on flat water. Graduates of the Caving strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory caving activities Graduates of the High Ropes strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead traversing and climbing high ropes activities. Graduates of the High Wire strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory high wire activities. Graduates of the Mountain Biking (Grade 2) strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, lead and evaluate mountain bike activities in 'front country' terrain on Mountain Bike New Zealand (MTBNZ) Grade 2 trails. Graduates of the Rock Climbing strand will also be able to: - Carry out single pitch rock climbing, including rock climbing rescue. - Plan for and lead groups in rock climbing activities, including appropriate use and care of equipment. Graduates of the Sea Kayaking strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory sea kayaking activities on flat-water. Graduates of the Sit-on-top Kayaking strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory sit-on-top kayaking activities on flat-water. Graduates of the Whitewater Kayaking strand will also be able to: - Plan, prepare for, organise and lead introductory whitewater kayaking activities on flat-water. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 4) [Ref: 2571], or the New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Assistant) (Level 4) [Ref: 5212].
This qualification leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 6) with strands in Alpine, Bush, Canoeing, Caving, High Ropes, High Wire, Mountain Biking (Grade 4), Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, and Whitewater Kayaking [Ref: 5213]. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |
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Developed By | Toi Mai Workforce Development Council | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5214 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-02-04 08:53:40.007 | |
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Next Review | 2030-01-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content | View full qualification details | |
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