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NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3)
Study Options
Full-time
Length
14 weeks
Level
Level 3
Are you seeking a career in the outdoors?
Do you like tramping, mountain biking, paddle boarding and nature adventures?
Can you imagine turning your passion for the great outdoors into a serious career? Then the NZ Certificate in Outdoor Experiences has you covered.
Outline
This hands-on programme will teach you how to survive and navigate in the wild following the principles of personal safety and kaitiakitanga (guardianship and protection of the environment). The certificate is made up of field-trips as well as land-based and water-based activities. You will also get the opportunity to go on an overnight camping trip and build your own shelter.
This qualification will set you up for a career as a ranger, tourism guide, or for a role in the search and rescue services or defence force.
Subject Areas
- Local tikanga and kawa
- Kaitiakitanga
- Preparing and planning an outdoor activity
- Self-management
- Physical fitness
- Water-based activity – kayaking, rafting, paddle boarding, snorkelling
- Land-based activity – mountain biking, tramping, navigation, rockclimbing, DOC work
- Communication
Career and Study Opportunities
Career opportunities include:
- NZ Defence Force
- Tourism industry – adventure guide
- Department of Conservation ranger
- Search and Rescue team member
- Physical Training industry
Study pathways include:
- NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Services Pathway) [Level 3]
- NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) [Level 4]
- NZ Certificate in Exercise [Level 4]
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February (Tairāwhiti only)
- August (Hawke’s Bay only)
Entry
Entry Requirements
English Language Entry Requirements
Entry with Credit
Academic Learning Services
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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.