NZOIA Bush 1

Bushcraft instructor award. Holders can lead multi-day tramping trips in easy and moderate bush terrain in summer conditions.

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What this qualification typically covers

Organise, instruct and lead multi-day tramping trips in easy and moderate bush terrain, extending above the bushline in summer conditions without snow. Does not cover winter/alpine conditions above the bushline.

Activities this applies to

Bushcraft & Navigation

Authoritative source

The NZ Outdoor Instructors Association register holds the canonical qualification document. Always check it for binding scope and currency information.

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NZQF Position

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Currency: 4 years. Holders must revalidate before this expires.

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