Following feedback from individual leaders, government agencies, outdoor organisations and trianing providers, a review of all aspects of the NOLRS was conducted in 2006 and as a consequence a number of significant changes have been made to produce the second version of NOLRS or NOLRS MKII".

These changes are being implemented, are include:-

A number of new activity areas;

• Removal of some knowledge and skills requirements (or competencies) from the requirements for some activities or Registration Levels;
• Additional Registration Levels for some activity areas (eg. Instructor Registration Levels for bushwalking);
• Introduction of a range of "Restricted Guide" Registration Levels;
• Access to the Scheme from a range of training outcomes including the tertiary sector and commercial and not-for-profit training providers;
• Introdution of the concept of NOLRS Partnered Assessment Providers;
• Clarification of "currently requirements" for leaders entering the Scheme;
• Recognition within NOLRS of experienced" leaders (who have operated for more than six years at a particular Registration Level);
• Addition of minimum experience requirements for newly graduated leaders;
• Revised re-registration requirements.

Registration is currently available within the following outdoor activity areas:

• Abseiling (Artificial Surfaces)
• Abseiling (Natural Surfaces)
• Bushwalking
• Challenge Ropes Course (High Ropes)
• Challenge Ropes course (Low Ropes)
• Climbing (Artificial Surfaces)

NOLRS MKII introduces registration in the activity areas of

• Climbing (Natural Surfaces)
• On Road Cycle Touring
• Mountain Biking
• Rafting
• Surfing
• Canyoning
• Snorkelling
• Caving
• Four Wheel Driving

The OCA will contract a person to finalise and position NOLRS MKII inclusive of preparing the resources for launch of NOLRS MKII, and developing and positioning the Partnered Assessment Provider Initiative.