Sports Programs in New Zealand

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This is a comprehensive and educational program for aspiring outdoor instructors and guides. Expect to learn advanced hiking and rock climbing skills while building a comprehensive logbook and co-instruct in real-life group settings where you will refine your skills in a dynamic environment. Block One: Three Months Spend your time training directly with one of our highly qualified technical instructors, who will cover the skills you need to obtain your NZOIA Bush 1 and NZOIA Rock 1 qualifications. During the first three months, you'll learn how to prepare for top rope climbing and abseiling sessions while following a safety management system. You will prepare and plan for various rock and bush instructor scenarios and learn about the native flora, fauna, and Te Ao Māori concepts. Understand and interpret how the weather affects different landscape aspects to ensure individual and group safety in the backcountry. Block Two: Three Months You will start this training block as a co-instructor while assisting on one of our Adventure Guide Programs. You‘ll also begin preparing for your upcoming NZOIA Bush 1 and NZOIA Rock 1 Assessments.

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