Course Applications - How to Apply

1. If you aren't already, become a NZOIA Member 

You'll need to be a Registered Member to apply for Assessments.

2. Select appropriate course through Course Calendar

You'll find details on duration, cost and location, plus links to the Scope and Syllabus documents which outlines any prerequisites. If dates don’t suit, refer to the information under Custom course or Free Range Courses.

3. Apply EARLY!

Click APPLY and ideally have ready to upload and submit all the required documentation (e.g. first aid certificate, and for assessments summary sheet, logbook etc). You can still update health info or upload documents via My Course Applications after you have applied.  Applications must be completed and approved before the closing date. Applying early enables us time to give you feedback on anything missing. Whether you are doing a scheduled NZOIA course, Custom course or Free Range course, all the prerequisites outlined in the application must be met prior attending.

4. Complete your Application

Fill in the health and risk disclosure info, then click SUBMIT APPLICATION.

Choose a payment method:

1. Credit Card
2. Request Invoice (at least 1 month in advance of the closing date if you want your organisation to pay) 
3. Already Paid (select if you have an invoice or plan to pay via internet banking)

5. Confirmation & Approval

You’ll be emailed an Application Acknowledgement confirming your application has gone through, and we will be in touch within 1-3 business days. Your place will be secured once your application and payment is complete. For Assessments, once approved, you’ll gain access to course details and pre-course tasks.

 

Application Documents

Logbooks

Logbooks come in many different formats and we understand that people choose a style that works for them. You need to clearly identify the prerequisite requirements in your logbook. For example: Alpine 1 logbook prerequisite: at least 20 days personal alpine experience including at least 5 nights camping in the snow. Identify personal days from instructional and course training days and number them to 20, with dates and location. Hightlight the 5 nights camping in the snow.

Check out the NZOIA Online Logbook on the Members tab. This logbook is automatically visible on your application, and does not need to be uploaded. If you ever need to make a copy, it is easily downloaded into an Excel document.

There is also an Excel logbook template found under Application Forms

Summary Sheets

Summary Sheets are designed for Assessors and admin staff to see your experience and prerequisite days at a glance. This reduces administration time and in turn your course fees! Please ensure you fill these out so they match your logbook. 

First Aid Certificate

If we have a current First Aid certificate on file for you, this will show up automatically as part of your application. If not, then please upload your First Aid certificate.  It is best if you do this every time you refresh your First Aid, that way we always have a current copy on file for you.

Other Documents

Some courses require additional documentation. Please ensure you read the Scope and Syllabus and course prerequisites to check which documents you need. Scope and Syllabuses can be found under each discipline under the Qualifications/Courses tab.