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    NZOIA qualifications are recognised throughout NZ as the industry standard.

    We are the qualification body for ten outdoor activities or disciplines with three levels of qualification.

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    Regarded by employers throughout NZ
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    NZOIA is the professional body for outdoor instructors, leaders and
    guides and has promoted excellence in outdoor instruction for 30+ years.

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    NZOIA is the qualification body for 10 outdoor disciplines. There are 3 levels to each qualification, which are recognised nationally as the industry standard. 

    NZOIA has developed outdoor instructing and guiding in New Zealand into a profession, through a commitment to training, standards, currency, and a code of ethical practice. Assessment, through formal peer review of instruction and guiding practices, has improved our way of working. We are responsible for promoting the highest standards of outdoor instruction and guiding, and striving to ensure that outdoor activity participants enjoy quality experiences.

     

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    Kayak Leader

    This qualification is for people who lead kayaking experiences in flat or sheltered water environments. Two-day assessment.

    Kayak Leader Scope and Syllabus

    Kayak Leader Assessment Guide

    Kayak 1 - Instructor

    This qualification is for people who instruct kayaking on moving water up to and including grade two. Three-day assessment.

    Please Note: Candidates must have completed the River Rescue Course pre-requisite for all Kayak Assessments from 1 January 2015 onwards.

    Kayak 1 Scope and Syllabus

    Kayak 1 Assessment Guide

    Kayak 2 - Senior Instructor

    The NZOIA Kayak Instructor Level 2 is assessed in two parts: Class 3 River Management and Kayak Skills Instruction. Both assessments are of 2 days duration. This qualification is for people who teach whitewater kayaking, develop kayaking programmes, and supervise programmes up to and including grade 3+ whitewater. 

    Kayak 2 Scope and Syllabus (the requirements for both Class 3 River Management and Kayak Skills Instruction are described in this document)

    Kayak 2 Assessment Guide - Class 3 River Management 

    Kayak 2 Assessment Guide - Kayak Skills Instruction


    Multisport Kayak - Instructor

    The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and lead Multisport kayaking on flat water and moving water up to and including class II. This includes instruction and leading on sheltered flat water environments e.g. lakes and estuaries, where wind and waves may have an adverse effect on paddlers. Multisport kayaks are typically 4.5 - 6.5 metres in length and constructed of lightweight materials e.g. kevlar, carbon or fibreglass.

    Multisport Kayak Instructor Scope and Syllabus

    Multisport Kayak Instructor Assessment Guide

    Multisport Kayak Endorsement (for current NZOIA Kayak 1 or 2 holders)

    The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and lead Multisport kayaking on flat water and moving water up to and including class II. This includes instructing and leading on sheltered flat water environments e.g. lakes and estuaries, where wind and waves may have an adverse effect on paddlers. Multisport kayaks are typically 4.5 – 6.5 metres in length and constructed of lightweight materials e.g. kevlar, carbon or fibreglass. Note: NZOIA Kayak 1 or 2 is a prequisite for this qualification.

    Multisport Kayak Endorsement Scope and Syllabus

    Multisport Kayak Endorsement Assessment Guide

    Kayak Resources 

    The Art of Kayaking DVD


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