For those organising and leading others in 2-3 day overnight trips, either on tracks or within easy access of recognised tracks or routes below the bush-line, or on tracks above the bush-line where snow is not normally encountered. Groups would normally be using tents or huts.
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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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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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.
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