A new skill standard has been designed to give learners skills to monitor and provide long-term care in an outdoor emergency situation. Recently approved by NZQA for listing on the directory, the new skill standard (Level 3) was developed with input from the outdoor sector and education providers to replace the existing outdoor first aid unit standard which was no longer fit for purpose.

Once finalised, the standard will move to Toitū te Waiora (Community Health, Education and Social Services) Workforce Development Council to maintain connection with the complementary first aid suite of standards.

Find details of the previous Outdoor First Aid review here.