Qualification details New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3)

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Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
40
NZSCED
092101
Society and Culture > Sport and Recreation > Sport and
Recreation Activities
Qualification developer
Skills Active Aotearoa
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
February 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand with
individuals who can safely and effectively participate in outdoor
experiences.
It will provide a diverse range of workplaces, communities, and
education organisations with graduates who hold the essential
technical skills needed to maintain own personal safety while
undertaking outdoor experiences in familiar environments which
are low risk, low technical.
Graduates are only able to operate under the direct supervision
and guidance of an outdoor leader or instructor.
Outcome Statement
Graduates will be able to safely manage own participation and
may pathway into leading group experiences in the outdoors.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
 Prepare for their own outdoor experience, taking into account
equipment, weather, terrain and logistic requirements
 Operate under a framework of tiakitanga that includes
respect for the tikanga and kawa of local iwi or hapū,
sustainability and the environment while undertaking an
outdoor experience
 Manage self safely while undertaking their own outdoor
experience including meeting requirements for food, water,
and equipment in low-technical, low-risk environments
 Demonstrate personal competency to participate in specific
outdoor recreation activities in the outdoor environment
Education pathway
This qualification may build on the National Certificate of
Education Achievement - Vocational Pathway: Service Sector
Industry.
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Graduates may progress to the New Zealand Certificate in
Outdoor Experiencs (Level 4). Graduates of this qualification
may also wish to undertake further study that leads to New
Zealand qualifications listed on the NZQF at Level 4 in Outdoor
Recreation area.
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Employment pathway
Achievement of this qualification may lead to entry-level
employment (paid or volunteer) in the Outdoor Recreation or
Outdoor Adventure Guiding sectors.
This qualification prepares individuals to operate safely and
competently in low-risk, low-technical outdoor environments
while undertaking roles such as:
 Pest Control
 Track Maintenance
 Defence Force Field Personnel
 New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Personnel
 Rangers
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded by the accredited provider
that has provided the training leading to the award of this
qualification. The formal certification document will include
the NZQF logo, the Skills Active Aotearoa logo, and the logo
of the tertiary education organisation providing the
programme.
Evidence requirements for assuring
consistency
All TEOs either arranging or delivering programmes that
lead to the award of the qualification are required to
participate in a consistency process scheduled by NZQA.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
All TEOs will be required to provide evidence during the
consistency process. Critical evidence relevant to this
qualification will include the following:
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
Industry feedback

Self evaluation (e.g. programme evaluation reports,
moderation outcomes)

Graduate feedback

Progression/destination information

Evidence of relevant learning experience undertaken in
an outdoor experience environment , which may include
o
Logged hours of experience
o
Instructor/guide attestation

NZRRP Registration (where appropriate)

Portfolio of relevant experience including learner selfevalution of risk and experience

Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
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Credit transfer and recognition of
prior learning arrangements
TEOs delivering programmes leading to the qualification
must have policies and procedures in place for managing
credit transfer, and assessing recognition of prior learning
and recognition of current competency. These policies and
procedures, and associated fees, must be available to
candidates prior to enrolment. To facilitate credit transfer,
education organisations must clearly demonstrate the
equivalency between each of the outcomes in the graduate
profile, and the assessment components of their
programmes.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for the
award of the qualification will be the achievement of all
graduate outcomes in the graduate profile through
successful completion of an approved programme.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory body
or legislative requirements)
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
All programmes must be consistent with the codes of conduct
structure
relevant to the activity being undertaken including:
Outdoor Safety Code
Water Safety Code
Boat Safety Code
Leave no trace principles
Conditions for programme
Programmes may choose to focus on outdoor recreation activities
context
from one particular context, or alternately they may combine two or
more contexts
Other conditions
The programme must ensure that trainees are operating under the
direct supervision of an appropriately qualified outdoor leader or
instructor. This person/s may either hold recognised industry
qualifications relevant to the discipline and level of activity or hold
internal competency/approval to operate in this role under
organisational standard operating procedures. Where required the
person will be operating within a recognised and approved safety
management system.
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Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Optional
Programmes should include the
following topics:
Individual Planning
Communication
Intentions
Risk management strategies
Equipment
Food
Emergencies
Weather
Mandatory
Programmes should include the
following topics:
Leave no trace principles
Sustainability and the environment
Respect and understanding of the
tikanga and kawa of local iwi or hapū
Mandatory
Programmes should include
managing self under the following
topics:
Food
Shelter
Clothing / equipment
Weather
Personal wellbeing and physical
capability
Personal safety
Knowing personal limits
Mandatory
Demonstrate personal competency to
participate in specific outdoor recreation
activities in the outdoor environment
Programmes may include
demonstrating competency for
activities from the following contexts:
Optional
15 credits
Abseiling
Rock Climbing
Non-technical caving
Wind sports
Waka ama
Tramping
Kayaking
Sea-kayaking
High and/or Low Ropes
Mountain biking
Prepare for their own outdoor experience,
taking into account equipment, weather,
terrain, and logistic requirements
5 credits
2
Operate under a framework of tiakitanga
that includes respect for the tikanga and
kawa of local iwi or hapū, sustainability and
the environment while undertaking an
outdoor recreation activity
5 credits
3
Manage themselves safely while
undertaking an outdoor experience in lowrisk environments
15 credits
4
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