Standard Entry Criteria

• NZ2570 NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences [Level 3]; or
• NZ3658 NZ Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership [Level 3]; or
• NCEA Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy requirements (or equivalent); and
• Demonstrated interest in the industry and evidence of the potential to succeed, as determined on the basis of a CV, evidence portfolio and interview.

Information Session

An information session is recommended as it is an opportunity for us to clarify what is involved in the programme and you as a potential student to make sure the programme is right for you.

Health and Professional Criteria

All applicants are required to:

• Sign a declaration that you are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).
• In order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 all applicants will be subjected to safety checks. These will include but are not limited to:
  – A formal interview
  – Referee checks
  – A NZ Police Vetting request

Any unsatisfactory result arising from the full safety checking process may result in the applicant being precluded/declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study. Furthermore, students must declare any pending or new convictions arising during any stage throughout their entire enrolment period.

These requests are consistent with industry expectations and the type of work undertaken whilst on the programme or as a graduate of the programme.

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the NZQA conditions).
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
  IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC)or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

RPL and CC cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. Please contact the Programme Coordinator to discuss this option BEFORE you enrol.

Please note that credit recognition may reduce your study load in this programme and impact your ability to receive funding.

For further information and enquiries about RPL and CC please contact the Programme Administrator, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521.