NZ Qualifications Authority · 3663
NZ Certificate in Outdoor Senior Leadership (with strands)
A Level 6 senior-leadership qualification. Holders work at programme- or operations-management level within their strand(s).
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OutdoorNZ.org provides plain-English summaries to help non-experts understand outdoor qualifications. Always check the official source — linked below — before relying on this information for hiring, supervision, or compliance decisions.
What this qualification typically covers
Expiring at the end of 2028 and being replaced by 5366 (Professional Practice in Outdoor Safety Operations Management) — though the new credential is structured as a Level 7 micro-credential rather than a Level 6 certificate.
Pathway and lineage
Strands
This qualification is taken in one or more strands. The strand defines what activities the holder is qualified for — always check which strand(s) appear on a CV.
Bushcraft
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsAlpine / Snowcraft
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsCaving
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRock Climbing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsMountain Biking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRiver Kayaking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSea Kayaking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRafting
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSailing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsCanyoning
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSurfing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsMulti-discipline
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsProgramme Leadership
Senior-leadership strand — see the linked NZQA page for the canonical scope statement.
View strand detailsExpedition Leadership
Senior-leadership strand — see the linked NZQA page for the canonical scope statement.
View strand detailsAuthoritative source
The NZ Qualifications Authority register holds the canonical qualification document. Always check it for binding scope and currency information.
View on NZQANZQF Position
NZQF Level 6 · 60 credits
Note: this qualification is being phased out. Last day to assess: 31 December 2028.
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