NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences

A participant-level qualification covering safe outdoor experience across multiple disciplines. Builds personal skills in the outdoors — not a leadership or instruction credential.

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What this qualification typically covers

Foundation participant qualification — sits below the leadership pathway. Holders are competent to take part in outdoor activities safely; they are not authorised to lead, supervise, or instruct others. Specific scope is defined in NZQA's qualification document.

Authoritative source

The NZ Qualifications Authority register holds the canonical qualification document. Always check it for binding scope and currency information.

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NZQF Position

NZQF Level 3 · 40 credits

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