Model Client Calendar - Register your interest!

Are you interested in some FREE training in the outdoors? Participating as a 'Model Client' is a great opportunity for groups and individuals to experience outdoor activities and learn skills, while their Instructors or Guides are being assessed. Find out more here.

To 'Register your interest' select the course you would like to attend below. Please check you meet all the requirements.

To register interest for multiple courses, you will need to complete a separate register of interest for each course.

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Start Date	ID	Course	Location	Requirements	Outline of what might be included	Action
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04-05-2025	4019	Bush 1	Nelson	Age 11yrs and above Good level of fitness Ability to walk on/off track and uphill Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna.	Register Interest
04-05-2025	4023	Sport Climbing	Waikato	Age 15yrs and above Knowledge of climbing basics Can tie in and comfortably climb Grade 15 Competent with top roping and belaying (using an ATC or similar not a GriGri) No experience with lead climbing necessary Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).	1-day introduction to lead climbing. Learn about lead belaying, safe clipping techniques and if time allows, how to clean the route.	Register Interest
04-05-2025	4020	Cave 1	Waitomo	Age 11yrs and above Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on introductory caving skills such as navigation, ascending and descending ladders, abseiling, techniques for narrow passages/squeezes and dealing with water. Knowledge of cave conservation, formation, history, and mythology	Register Interest
11-05-2025	4010	Mountain Bike 1	Nelson	Age 11yrs and above Can ride Grade 2/3 trails Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails Can provide own equipment	1-day instruction on intermediate level mountain biking skills which may include; pre-ride checks, body positioning, braking, cornering, trail scanning, and ascending techniques. Riding up to grade 3 tracks.	Register Interest
15-06-2025	4304	Bush 1	Bay of Plenty	Age 11yrs and above Good level of fitness Ability to walk on/off track and uphill Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna.	Register Interest
14-09-2025	4026	Alpine 1	Mt Ruapehu	Age 13yrs and above Good level of fitness Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on alpine skills such as effective travel over snow, navigation, use of an ice axe, how to keep yourself safe in an alpine environment, local interpretation.	Register Interest
21-09-2025	4027	Alpine 1	Central South Island	Age 13yrs and above Good level of fitness Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on alpine skills such as effective travel over snow, navigation, use of an ice axe, how to keep yourself safe in an alpine environment, local interpretation.	Register Interest
12-10-2025	4029	Sea Kayak Guide	Auckland	Age 13yrs and above Suitable for beginners Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own.	1 day guided trip covering fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes, steering and some information about things like the marine life and local history.	Register Interest
12-10-2025	4028	Sea Kayak 1	Auckland	Age 13yrs and above Some experience preferable Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp per day, if not able to provide your own.	1-day instruction where you can expect to learn the basics of sea kayaking, including fitting of equipment, basic paddle strokes and steering and some information about the local area and marine life. The candidates being assessed will endeavor to provide you with a fun and educational experience.	Register Interest
11-10-2025	4030	Sea Kayak Guide - Instructor Endorsement	Auckland	Age 13yrs and above Some experience preferable Rental fee for sea kayaking equipment approx. $30pp if not able to provide your own.	An afternoon instructional session focusing on improving sea kayaking skills for becoming an independent sea kayaker.	Register Interest
19-10-2025	4032	Rock 1	Central North Island	Age 11yrs and above Suitable for beginners Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).	1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication.	Register Interest
18-10-2025	4033	Multisport Kayak	North Island	Age 16yrs and above Previous flat-water paddling experience, some river experience good but not essential. Has or can access all their own equipment (multisport boat or sea kayak, airbags, spray deck, paddle, PFD, paddle jacket and helmet) Not suitable for those that can confidently paddle Grade 2 rivers in an advanced kayak	2-day instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also how to self-rescue.	Register Interest
19-10-2025	4034	Kayak 1 - Multisport Kayak Endorsement	North Island	Age 16yrs and above Previous paddling experience in long boats on rivers Can provide their own equipment (multisport boat or sea kayak, airbags, spray deck, paddle, PFD, paddle jacket and helmet) Not suitable for those that can confidently paddle Grade 2 rivers in an advanced kayak	1-day instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on slow moving water to a section of Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also how to self-rescue.	Register Interest
30-10-2025	4035	Bush 2	Nelson	Aspiring Bush 1 instructor/guide or tramping enthusiast. Experience close to 20 days Good fitness.	1 ½ days instruction on bush skills such as risk management, leadership, navigation, weather, river safety, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Includes an overnight tramp.	Register Interest
01-11-2025	4025	Alpine 2	Lower South Island	Aspiring Alpine 1 instructor/guide or recreator. Experience close to 20 days Good fitness.	2-day instruction on alpine skills such as risk management, alpine navigation, weather, avalanche and snow safety, environmental care and mountaineering skills. Alpine overnight experience weather permitting.	Register Interest
09-11-2025	4036	Bush 1	Central South Island	Age 11yrs and above Good level of fitness Ability to walk on/off track and uphill Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna.	Register Interest
07-11-2025	4037	Sea Kayak 2	Auckland	Aspiring Sea Kayak 1 instructor/guide or recreational and club paddlers keen to upskill. Close to 20 days sea kayaking experience Can provide all their own equipment	2 days instruction on a range of sea kayaking skills such as risk & group management, navigation, weather, rolling, effective manoeuvring and strokes, rescue skills, environmental care, nautical knowledge and teaching progressions and tools. Camping out overnight.	Register Interest
16-11-2025	4038	Mountain Bike 1	Rotorua	Age 11yrs and above Can ride Grade 2/3 trails Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails Can provide own equipment	1-day instruction on intermediate level mountain biking skills which may include; pre-ride checks, body positioning, braking, cornering, trail scanning, and ascending techniques. Riding up to grade 3 tracks.	Register Interest
23-11-2025	4039	Bush 1	Central North Island	Age 11yrs and above Good level of fitness Ability to walk on/off track and uphill Suitable for beginners	1-day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna.	Register Interest
29-11-2025	4040	Kayak 1	North Island	Age 16yrs and above Water confidence essential Basic flatwater skills useful Possible rental fee for kayaking equipment (approx $50 per day if not able to provide your own) and pool hire (usually $10pp).	2-days kayak instruction. Learning progressions from paddling on flat water through to paddling on a Grade 2 river. You will be going upside down in your kayak and you will be taught how to keep yourself safe and also start the process of learning to roll your kayak.	Register Interest
05-12-2025	4041	Rock 1	Wanaka	Age 11yrs and above Suitable for beginners Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15).	1-day instruction on rock climbing skills such as equipment fitting, belaying, abseiling, climbing movement, safety and communication.	Register Interest