National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) with strands in Adventure Based Learning, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Single Pitch Rock Climbing, and Tramping

This National Certificate recognises the skills of a highly qualified and competent instructor in the outdoors in speciality areas. The holder of this qualification is able to provide the overall instruction and management of an outdoor activity and is also able to provide instruction in their chosen area.

This qualification focuses on the technical skills required by Outdoor Instructors and builds on the foundation skills and knowledge recognised by the National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Leadership) with strands in Abseiling, Bush-Walking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, and Sea Kayaking [Ref: 1594] and the National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) [Ref: 1190], and can lead to the National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) (Level 5) [Ref: 1191].

Academy of Diving Trust is registered and accredited as a multi-site Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) pursuant to the Education Amendment Act 1990. Academy of Diving Trust is accredited to provide education and training and undertake assessment of unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in a range of subject areas.

The Academy is an independently governed not-for-profit trust incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. Academy of Diving Trust is registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005. A Board of Trustees governs the Academy of Diving Trust. The Trust is structured to be responsible for the governance of its approved regional tertiary education delivery sites located the length of New Zealand.