Diploma in Outdoor Adventure

Description: This programme is designed to offer students the opportunity to specialise in two outdoor fields, to NZQA Level 5. There are a number of day and overnight field trips. The duration of this diploma is 36 weeks, based out of our Porirua Campus.

Subjects include:
Adventure-based learning, bush craft, kayaking, mountaineering, sea kayaking, white water kayaking, rock climbing, cultural awareness, giving and receiving feedback, outdoor first aid, risk management, training the trainer and trip planning.

Students will undertake extensive work experience during the year, and gain credits towards the National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) (Level 5).

Career Opportunities:
Graduates are well-prepared for further industry qualifications and for working at management and instructor level in the outdoor education and adventure tourism industries.

Fees: $5,727.00
International Fees: $16,500 per year (NZD)
Entry Requirements for international students!  We need to be presented with evidence of considerable logged outdoor experience.

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Certificate in Outdoor Adventure

Description:This programme is designed to offer students entry level training in a wide range of outdoor activities to NZQA Level 3. There are a number of day and overnight field trips. The duration of this certificate is 36 weeks, based out of our Porirua Campus.

Subjects include:
    Adventure based learning
    Bush craft
    Kayaking
    Sea kayaking
    Rock climbing
    Mountain craft
    Outdoor first aid
    Risk management
    White water rafting

Students will gain credits towards the National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Assistant Leadership) Level 3. This programme is a stepping stone into higher level instructor qualifications in both the outdoor education and adventure tourism fields.

Fees: $4,701.00
International Fees: $16,500 (NZD)

Contact: Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Post: Private Bag 50 910 Porirua 5240 New Zealand
Phone: 0800 WHITIREIA (0800 944 847)
Phone: (International Calls): +64 4 237 3100
Fax: +64 4 237 3101
Email: info@whitireia.ac.nz
Web: www.whitireia.ac.nz

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