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.

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 – paddle boarding, snorkelling, river crossing
• Land-based activity – mountain biking, tramping, navigation
• Communication

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus