Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5) New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 5)

Summary

No two days are ever the same with a career in the Adventure Tourism and Guiding industry.

If you want to work in the great outdoors, guiding people on experiences of a lifetime, an ATG qualification can make it happen.

Develop your advanced skills with this qualification to become a guide and gain industry-recognised certificates in your chosen fields. With more than 80% of teaching in the field, you'll work closely with reputable adventure operators, providing you with real-world skills, experience and industry connections to enter and work in the adventure tourism and guiding industry.

With our Nelson campus being located just a short distance from three national parks, and from rivers, ski fields and caves that are renowned throughout the world by adventurers, you have the ideal classroom right at your feet.

What you will learn

You will develop your skills in the following disciplines:

• Whitewater rafting
• Sea kayaking
• Whitewater kayaking
• Hiking, tramping & bushwalking
• Snowboarding or skiing
• Rock climbing
• Canyoning

You will also develop many highly transferrable skills that will benefit you no matter where life takes you:

• Personal growth
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Confidence (in yourself and others)
• Risk management
• Leadership

and many more.

Industry connections

We have strong industry connections with many national outdoor businesses to keep learning relevant and for ākonga to find pathways into employment.

• NZOIA, where annually, we nominate a student who has gone above and beyond with their progression, and they win an award
• NZRivers: Raft guide pathway way provider
• NZSIA: courses imbedded into NMITS
• Safe and Soundand Qualworks: we are an audited outdoor activity provider

Career opportunities

Outdoor Recreation Guide or Instructor in the fields of:

• Rafting
• Sea Kayaking
• Hiking, tramping and bush walking
• Snowboarding or skiing
• Rock climbing
• Canyoning
• Outdoor educator
• Adventure based learning

Fast track entry

Entry into this programme is either through completion of the Level 4 Certificate, or if you believe you have relevant experience, you can email a member of the Adventure Tourism and Guiding team directly to discuss your options.

You will need to present evidence to show us you have the capabilities that correspond to the Level 4 Certificate.