
Come and learn the introductory level skills in Outdoor Adventure and Leadership and gain self-confidence and self-management skills. This course is both practical and experiential.
At level 2, your first year, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting and tramping are the activities you will enjoy to develop your communication and leadership skills.
Through your second year in our level 3 programme, you will build on the Outdoor Adventure and Leadership, self-confidence and self-management skills gained in Level 2. There is a focus on leadership within this programme which will further develop your communication and leadership skills whilst developing your climbing, mountain biking, white water and overnight tramping experiences.
Note: Completion of the Outdoor Adventure/Leadership Level 2 is a prerequisite for enrolling on Level 3
Key details
Credits: | Level 2: 22. Level 3: 26 |
Duration: | 34 weeks per year, this is a 2 year programme |
Timetable: | 4, one week residential block courses per year |
Starts: | February 2021 |
Ends: | November 2022 |
Provider | Tai Poutini Polytechnic |
What you learn:
- Mountain biking knowledge and skills
- Basic raft guiding
- Rock climbing on natural rocks
- Bush craft and knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
Employment Options:
- Adventure Tourism or Outdoor Guide
- Health and Education tutor
- Youth education training
Further Study Options:
- Tai Poutini NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi Skilled) (Level 4)
- Check out the 2021 Programme PDF Guide here!
- Talk to your school Trades Academy co-ordinator or careers advisor