Rock
Rock Qualifications Pathway
NB: The green boxes indicate where you can enter a qualification. The red boxes show where you are required to hold NZOIA Rock 1 or Sport Climbing Instructor qualifications as a prerequisite.
Abseil Leader
This qualification is for people who lead introductory abseiling experiences. One-day assessment.
Rock Leader
This qualification is for people who lead introductory top-rope rock climbing experiences. Two-day assessment.
Rock 1
The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and guide bouldering, top rope climbing and abseil experiences at single pitch rock climbing sites, using fixed and placed protection anchors. Two-day assessment.
Sport Climbing Endorsement
The holder of this qualification can organise and instruct/guide lead climbing at single pitch indoor/artificial and outdoor sport climbing venues using fixed protection. One-day assessment.
Sport Climbing
The holder of this qualification can organise and instruct bouldering, top rope climbing and lead climbing at single pitch indoor/artificial and outdoor sport climbing venues using fixed protection. Two-day assessment.
Rock 2
The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and guide all aspects of rock climbing and abseiling including traditional and multi-pitch climbing. Three-day assessment.
