NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CV-L
NZOIA Cave Leader
Entry-level caving award. Holders can lead trips up to 3 hours in horizontal caves with maximum 3m drops.
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What this qualification typically covers
Lead trips up to 3 hours in horizontal caves with maximum 3m drops on established routes, including rigging and managing simple handlines for short vertical steps.
Activities this applies to
Authoritative source
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Currency: 4 years. Holders must revalidate before this expires.
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