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    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.

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    Start Date ID Course Location Requirements Outline of what might be included Action
    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
    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 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
    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 14yrs and above. Basic flatwater kayak skills useful. Water confidence essential. Rental fee for kayaking equipment hire (approx $50 per day) 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. No experience required. 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
    19-12-2025 4369 Canyon 1 Queenstown Age 16yrs and above. Water confidence essential. Ideally some abseiling experience. Good fitness. Rental fee for canyoning equipment (up to $70). 1 day guided canyoning trip. Learning canyoning skills such as abseiling, and techniques for jumping, spotting, river swimming and sliding. Knowledge of the canyon environment through environmental and cultural interpretation. Register Interest
    21-02-2026 4511 Kayak 2 Murchison Aspiring Kayak 1 instructor or recreational paddler keen to upskill. Approx 20 days experience. Comfortable doing eddy turns and rolling on Grade 2. Provide your own paddling gear. Possible rental fee required for pool usage (usually $10pp). 2 days instruction on intermediate/advanced kayaking skills such as rolling, flat-water skills, moving water skills, Grade 3 river running and river rescue techniques. Register Interest
    01-02-2026 4503 Canyon 1 North Island Age 16yrs and above. Water confidence essential. Ideally some abseiling experience. Good fitness. Rental fee for canyoning equipment (up to $70). 1 day guided canyoning trip. Learning canyoning skills such as abseiling, and techniques for jumping, spotting, river swimming and sliding. Knowledge of the canyon environment through environmental and cultural interpretation. Register Interest
    01-03-2026 4504 Canyon 2 Wanaka Aspiring Canyon 1 instructor/guide, or experienced canyoner. Approx.20 days experience canyoning or from pursuits with transferable skills (e.g. caving, rock climbing). Strong swimmer, manages cold, high level of fitness and agility, abseiling experience and confident jumping from height. Suitable for outdoor tertiary students and adventure guides. Rental fee for canyoning equipment (up to $70). 1 day advanced guided canyoning trip. Potential for challenging approach, difficult abseils and slides, rock climbing moves up to Grade 15, swimming in strong currents, jumps up to 10m and prolonged cold conditions. Register Interest
    22-03-2026 4517 Rock 1 Central North Island Age 11yrs and above. No experience required. 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
    22-03-2026 4510 Kayak 1 South Island Age 14yrs and above. Basic flatwater kayak skills useful. Water confidence essential. Rental fee for kayaking equipment hire (approx. $50 per day) 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
    13-02-2026 4500 Canoe 1 South Island Age 13yrs and above. Water confident, no canoe experience necessary, time in kayaks/rivers advantageous. Also suitable for aspiring Canoe 1 instructors/guides. Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50) 2 days instruction covering canoeing skills and techniques, river reading and river rescue, along with knowledge of environmental and cultural interpretation. Register Interest
    28-03-2026 4518 Rock 2 North Island Aspiring Rock 1 instructor/guide, or experienced recreationalist climber. Approx. 20 days experience, previous experience lead climbing required. Personal equipment required (harness, climbing shoes, belay device, helmet, any hardware you have). Possible climbing wall entry fee if wet (usually $15). 1 ½ days instruction, learning about placing natural protection, leading on pro, anchor building, and multi-pitching. Register Interest
    28-03-2026 4501 Canoe Guide South Island Age 13yrs and above. Water confident, no canoe experience necessary. Time in kayaks/rivers advantageous. Also suitable for aspiring Canoe Guide. Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50) 1 day guided canoeing experience on grade 2 water. Instruction on paddle strokes and techniques to manoeuvre around the river. Identifying river features and hazards. Register Interest
    29-03-2026 4502 Canoe 1 South Island Age 13yrs and above Water confident Suitable for beginners Time in kayaks/rivers advantageous. Rental fee for canoeing equipment (usually $50) 1/2 day instruction covering canoeing skills and techniques, river reading and river rescue, along with knowledge of environmental and cultural interpretation. Register Interest
    12-04-2026 4505 Cave 1 Takaka Age 11yrs and above. No cave specific experience, 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
    19-04-2026 4526 Sea Kayak Guide Christchurch Guided trip. Age 11yrs and above. Guided trip. No experience necessary. 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
    19-04-2026 4525 Sea Kayak 1 Christchurch Guided trip. Age 11yrs and above. Guided trip. No experience necessary. 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
    03-05-2026 4495 Bush 1 Christchurch Age 11yrs and above. Ability to walk on/off track and uphill, good fitness. Suitable for first year outdoor tertiary students. Suitable for beginners. 1 day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Register Interest
    03-05-2026 4512 Mountain Bike 1 Nelson Age 11yrs and above. Can ride Grade 2/3 trails. Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails. Own MTB and equipment required. 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
    08-05-2026 4496 Bush 1 Central North Island Age 11yrs and above. Ability to walk on/off track and uphill, good fitness. Suitable for first year outdoor tertiary students. Suitable for beginners. 1 day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Register Interest
    10-05-2026 4513 Mountain Bike 2 Wellington Aspiring MTB 1 instructor/guide, or recreational mountain biker with prior instructional experience. Can confidently ride Grade 4 trails and are keen to learn jumps, dorps, advanced cornering techniques, and pumping. Already has the ability to show effective cornering techniques, roll and drop off small trail features, solid body position and effective brake control. 1 day instruction on intermediate/advanced mountain biking skills such as high-speed cornering, jumps, drops, manuals, wheelies, pumping, body position, and bike – body separation. Trail riding strategies, including choosing safe and efficient lines. Register Interest
    17-05-2026 4519 Sport Climbing South Island Age 15yrs and above. Knowledge of climbing basics. Can tie in and competent with belaying and top roping grade 15. No experience lead climbing or lead belaying 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
    17-05-2026 4515 Rock 1 - Sport Climbing Endorsement North Island Age 15yrs and above. Knowledge of climbing basics. Can tie in and competent with belaying and top roping grade 15. No experience lead climbing or lead belaying necessary. ½ day introductory session on lead climbing. Learn about lead belaying, safe clipping techniques and if time allows, how to clean the route. Register Interest
    13-09-2026 4493 Alpine 1 Ruapehu Age 13yrs and above. Good 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
    20-09-2026 4494 Alpine 1 Central South Island Age 13yrs and above. Good 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
    11-10-2026 4522 Sea Kayak Guide Auckland Guided trip. Age 11yrs and above. Guided trip. No experience necessary. 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
    11-10-2026 4521 Sea Kayak 1 Auckland Guided trip. Age 11yrs and above. Guided trip. No experience necessary. 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
    11-10-2026 4523 Sea Kayak Guide - Instructor Endorsement Auckland Instructional session. Age 13yrs and above. Some experience in a sea kayak preferable. Wanting to further skills as an independent sea kayaker. 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
    17-10-2026 4507 Multisport Kayak South Island Age 16yrs and above. Previous paddling experience on flatwater, some river experience good but not essential. Can provide 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
    18-10-2026 4508 Kayak 1 - Multisport Kayak Endorsement South Island Age 16yrs and above. Previous paddling experience in long boats on a river. Can provide 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
    31-10-2026 4530 Alpine 2 South Island Aspiring Alpine 1 instructor/guide, or recreator. Approx. 20 days experience. 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
    07-11-2026 4524 Sea Kayak 2 South Island Aspiring Sea Kayak 1 instructor/guide, or recreational and club paddlers keen to upskill. Approx 20 days experience. 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
    15-11-2026 4514 Mountain Bike 1 Rotorua Age 11yrs and above. Can ride Grade 2/3 trails. Confident and competent to be guided on Grade 3 trails. Own MTB and equipment required. 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
    22-11-2026 4497 Bush 1 Nelson Age 11yrs and above. Ability to walk on/off track and uphill, good fitness. Suitable for first year outdoor tertiary students. Suitable for beginners. 1 day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Register Interest
    28-11-2026 4506 Cave 2 Takaka Aspiring Cave 1 instructor/guide, or abseiled in caves before and keen to upskill. Fit and able to ascend a 30m pitch preferable. Approx. 20 days experience. 1 ½ days instruction. Multi-pitch caving experience, including instruction on rigging for both horizontal and vertical caving routes. Register Interest
    29-11-2026 4498 Bush 1 Bay of Plenty Age 11yrs and above. Ability to walk on/off track and uphill, good fitness. Suitable for first year outdoor tertiary students. Suitable for beginners. 1 day instruction on bush skills such as navigation, weather, environmental care, local history, emergency shelters, flora and fauna. Register Interest
    04-12-2026 4516 Rock 1 Christchurch Age 11yrs and above. No experience required. 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
    05-12-2026 4499 Bush 2 North Island Aspiring Bush 1 instructor/guide, or tramping enthusiast. Approx. 20 days experience. Suitable for outdoor tertiary graduate. 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
    13-12-2026 4520 Rock 1 Central North Island Age 11yrs and above. No experience required. 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
    12-12-2026 4509 Kayak 1 North Island Age 14yrs and above. Basic flatwater kayak skills useful. Water confidence essential. Rental fee for kayaking equipment hire (approx. $50 per day) 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

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