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    NZOIA qualifications are recognised throughout NZ as the industry standard.

    We are the qualification body for ten outdoor activities or disciplines with three levels of qualification.

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    Regarded by employers throughout NZ
    as the benchmark of professionalism.

    NZOIA is the professional body for outdoor instructors, leaders and
    guides and has promoted excellence in outdoor instruction for 30+ years.

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    Providing qualifications and training for New Zealand’s outdoor leaders
    through an internationally recognised assessment and registration body since 1987.

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    Excellence in Outdoor Leadership!

    NZOIA is the qualification body for 10 outdoor disciplines. There are 3 levels to each qualification, which are recognised nationally as the industry standard. 

    NZOIA has developed outdoor instructing and guiding in New Zealand into a profession, through a commitment to training, standards, currency, and a code of ethical practice. Assessment, through formal peer review of instruction and guiding practices, has improved our way of working. We are responsible for promoting the highest standards of outdoor instruction and guiding, and striving to ensure that outdoor activity participants enjoy quality experiences.

     

    Re-registration of Qualifications

    Previous NZOIA members wishing to re-join NZOIA and re-register their qualification/s have the following options:

    • Re-registration (if qualification/s have been unregistered for 6 years or less)
    • NZOIA RCC process (if qualification/s have been unregistered for more than 6 years)

    Re-registration Process

    If you are a previous NZOIA member, you can re-register your qualification/s if they have been unregistered for 6 years or less. You will be required to pay a re-registration fee which is a contribution to our qualification system (qualification development and maintenance, administration and processing, Assessor moderation and training). If your qualification/s is due for revalidation you will also need to attend a 1 day Refresher Workshop.

    Re-registration Fees

    Current year's membership $230 ($172.50 for Full time NZ Students)

    Plus:   Unregistered for 1 year - $60 

                Unregistered for 2 years - $120

                Unregistered for 3 years - $180

                Unregistered for 4 years - $240

                Unregistered for 5 years - $300

                Unregistered for 6 years - $360

                Unregistered for more than 6 years - Apply for NZOIA RCC

     

    Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange re-registration.


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