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FREE | NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Outdoor Recreation) (Level 2)
Start your career in the great outdoors
Go places with key foundation skills and confidence for recreation and outdoor activities.
During the programme you will experience hands-on, active learning in a range of land and water based activities.
The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Outdoor Recreation) will allow you to pursue further studies in Outdoor Adventure or Recreation and will give you what you need to continue your study pathway with the NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences [Level 3].
Outline
The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Outdoor Recreation) [Level 2] will introduce you to the outdoor and recreation fields.
The programme involves taking part in the planning, preparation and undertaking of a number of land and water based recreation and adventure activities.
Tasks or activities may include:
- Planning and preparation for outdoor activities
- Participating in field trips
- Planning an event
- Using community services
- Improving your digital literacy
Subject Areas
- Recreation
- Land based outdoor activities
- Water based outdoor activities
You are welcome to make an appointment to talk to a teaching staff member or the Programme Coordinator about this programme and to view our facilities.
Career and Study Opportunities
Upon graduating you could progress onto the NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences [Level 3] or NZ Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) [Level 3]. Following this you could continue onto the NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education [Level 4] or NZ Certificate in Exercise [Level 4].
Career opportunities could be found within the recreation or tourism sectors.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
English Language Entry Requirements
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.