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Rotorua + Online: Adventure Activity Regulations: What You Need to Know
Latest updates on safety requirements and operator certification
Join Dave Watkinson (Qualworx) for a practical, no-nonsense update on the Health & Safety at Work Adventure Activities Regulations and the Operator Certification process.
This session will cover recent changes, key compliance expectations, and what they mean for operators in practice. Dave will share insights on common challenges, certification requirements, and how to prepare or maintain your approval with confidence.
Ideal for anyone involved in delivering or managing adventure activities, this is a great opportunity to stay up to date, strengthen your approach to safety, and ask questions directly.
Refreshments available at The Melting Pot Café on Mokoia Campus after the event at attendees’ own expense.
You can attend in person (limit 20) or join online; the Teams link will be included in your registration confirmation.
Your presenter:
Dave Watkinson - With an extensive background in both safety auditing, and the outdoor sector, Dave brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to this presentation as Manager - safety certifications and accreditation at Qualworx. He has technical expert skills in mountaineering, rock climbing with high ropes, and whitewater kayak/canoe/rescue. Dave has an affinity with adventure activity operators, which ensures the best fit of operator and auditor, and a cleaner audit process.
Originally from England, Dave was part of the United Kingdom's Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme, both as an operator, Head of Centre, and an Inspector. He was also a member of the working group that prepared British Standard BS8848 for overseas expeditions and field work, in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society and the Young Explorers’ Trust.
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