Students in this programme will learn to identify, demonstrate, and apply appropriate knowledge and skills of all outdoor environments and experiences. This programme will teach safe, effective leadership practices though outdoor rock climbing, caving, bush tramping, canoeing and kayaking, as well as alpine experience field trips.
Learning takes place in class and on field trips. Students will typically spend every second week on field trips, where they can put their learning into practice.
Students will need to equip themselves with a basic outdoor kit, including: sleeping bag, pack, boots, raincoat, and head torch.
Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOE401 | Introduction to the Outdoors | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE402 | Introduction to Outdoor Leadership | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE403 | Outdoor Kaitiakitanga and Tikanga | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE404 | Outdoor Safety Management | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE405 | Technical Outdoor Development One | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE406 | Technical Outdoor Development Two | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE407 | Outdoor Leadership | 4 | 15 | ||
| SPOE408 | Outdoor Performance | 4 | 15 |
Graduates of this qualification may be eligible to apply for full registration on the New Zealand Register of Recreation Professionals (NZRRP). Graduates may gain employment or become self-employed in paid or voluntary adventure tourism and guiding/instructional jobs, in areas such as: sea kayaking, rafting, caving, ski field activities, and canoeing.
Applicants are required to have completed:
a) New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3) or
b) Comparable Level 3 qualification or
c) 24 credits at NCEA Level 1; including 12 credits in English or Te Reo Maori;
d) or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above;
e) or equivalent.
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for
Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary
introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
Selection criteria
a) Candidates are required in their applications to indicate whether they have had a physical or mental condition. Candidates should be aware that some types of physical or mental conditions may prevent them from participating in physical elements
of the programme and/or work experience placements.
b) Candidates will also be required to:
i) Have a current comprehensive First Aid Certificate or acquire one within three months of commencing the programme, and
ii) Have a level of fitness sufficient to fulfil the practical requirements of the programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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