Professional Practice in Outdoor Safety Operations Management

A Level 7 micro-credential for senior operational leaders responsible for outdoor safety management systems. The new framework's replacement for senior-leadership credentialing.

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What this qualification typically covers

Replaces NZ Certificate in Outdoor Senior Leadership (3663). Structured as a micro-credential at a higher level. Targeted at operations managers, technical advisors, and senior staff responsible for SMS design and risk management.

Pathway and lineage

Replaces

3663 — NZ Certificate in Outdoor Senior Leadership (with strands)

NZQA · Level 6 · 60 credits

Authoritative source

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NZQF Position

NZQF Level 7 · 40 credits

Micro-credential — narrower scope, faster to complete than a full certificate.

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