91视频 Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)
Course details
About the course
About the programme
A great first step into outdoor and adventure education.
Enjoy studying in Wanaka, Central Otago, 91视频鈥檚 best outdoor classroom and the country鈥檚 epicentre of outdoor pursuits.聽Take your gap year within 91视频 and get the chance grow your personal and life skills.
Our Certificate will provide you with the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the outdoor adventure industry, including kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and tramping, mountain biking, nutrition, health, physical and psychological performance, and leadership.聽
It will also enhance your understanding and skills in leadership, personal communication, group interaction, tikanga, kawa of mana whenua and sustainable practice.聽
Graduates could engage in paid or volunteer roles as a trainee instructor, leader or guide within community and private outdoor or adventure education/recreation/tourism providers. You may also聽be eligible to apply for full registration on the 91视频 Register of Recreation Professionals (NZRRP).
Entry requirements
Entry
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Open entry.
Other requirements
- If accepted, we'll also require you to complete聽a Statement of Offences Against the Law聽form.
English Language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- 91视频 University Entrance聽OR
- Overall IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS ().
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .
Please note:聽It's desirable that you also have a reasonable level of fitness聽including the ability to swim a minimum of 50 metres and the ability to carry a full overnight tramping pack on multi-day trips. It's also a good idea to look at聽obtaining your full driver licence as soon as possible (the outdoor industry sees the gaining of/or the ability to gain a 'P' licence as highly desirable).
Want your existing skills recognised?
If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 762 786.
About the provider
If you want to get a job and build a great career, Otago Polytechnic is a smart choice.
We鈥檙e known for offering the highest quality, hands-on training that helps students succeed. Our graduates are confident, skilled, and ready to work from day one. And, employers love that.
We鈥檝e earned the highest ratings from the 91视频 Government for our teaching and support. Our flexible study options make it easier for you to learn in a way that suits your life.
At Otago Polytechnic, you鈥檒l gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to make a real impact - in your career and in your community.