With this programme you’ll work closely with adventure operators to enable you to become a guide in the adventure tourism industry. There are one, two or three year study options available. Students may choose courses in a number of different areas including: hiking, rafting, river kayaking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.

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Year One: Certificate in Adventure Tourism 

You'll develop the generic skills to work in the adventure tourism industry as well as skills specific to your chosen field of interest.

Year Two: Diploma in Adventure Tourism

Building on from year one, this challenging programme offers students the chance to develop advanced adventure tourism skills. You'll study eight courses including three compulsory, plus up to five technical adventure skills courses.

Year Three: Diploma in Adventure Tourism Leadership

Building on from year two, you'll be able to gain industry tickets, develop instruction and leadership skills or choose tourism management courses to enhance business skills.

To find out more about the courses offered on this programme, click here.

>Entry Requirements

YEAR ONE:

Applicants under 20 years:

• A minimum of 40 credits at NCEA L2 across four subjects (at least 12 credits in one subject) OR
• National Certificate in Tourism and travel (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) or equivalent

Applicants over 20 years:

• No formal qualifications needed

All applicants:

• Must have adequate level of physical fitness, previous participation in outdoor activities and demonstrate their likelihood of success through referee, reports or an interview

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or equivalent.

YEAR TWO:

All applicants:

• Successful completion of the NMIT Certificate in Adventure Tourism (Level 4) OR demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge
• Must have adequate level of physical fitness, previous participation in outdoor activities and demonstrate their likelihood of success through referee, reports or an interview

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or equivalent.

YEAR THREE:

All applicants:

• Successful completion of the NMIT Diploma in Adventure Tourism (Level 5) OR demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge
• Must have adequate level of physical fitness, previous participation in outdoor activities and demonstrate their likelihood of success through referee, reports or an interview

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Adventure tourism guide or operator. Graduates from the first year will be able to work in a supporting role in an adventure operation. Graduating from the second year you will have the skills of a junior guide and from the third year you will have completed industry tickets in the skill area of your choice.

This programme allows for student exchanges to College of the Rockies in British Columbia, Canada.