This popular programme is a great stepping stone to a career in the outdoors. Live and learn amongst the mountains, rivers, and lakes of the spectacular West Coast. Living here means being close to all of these wild places, so less time is spent travelling to them and more time is spent living and learning amongst them.
Your ‘classroom activities’ will include rock climbing on the Charleston sea cliffs, ice climbing at Fox Glacier, mountaineering in Arthur’s Pass, tramping in the Lewis Pass or simply paddling kayaks on one of the many lakes or famous whitewater rivers on the West Coast.
Theory subjects will support your skills and growing confidence in the outdoors. These include: outdoor first aid, meteorology, environmental science, risk management, expedition planning, training and nutrition, catering, communication and computer skills.
It is a big year, chock full of learning, growth, adventure and fun.
Please note: Applications received by 30 November 2009 will be given priority. Late applications will be considered.
Career Opportunities
Adventure Tourism
Outdoor Pursuit Instruction
Guiding
Further Study Paths
Many graduates further their qualifications and enrol in the Certificate in Advanced Leadership and Guiding, Certificate in Ski Patrol or Certificate in Ecotourism at Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
Entry Requirements
Have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to swim.
Have own basic tramping equipment
Hold a current First Aid Certificate
Have attended a minimum of four years secondary school and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent) including a minimum of 12 credits in English, 12 credits in Maths and 12 credits in Science.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Selection Criteria apply. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Adult learners (without the academic qualification listed above) who can show experience in the industry will be considered. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Note: Some courses within this programme require a specific level of physical ability.
This dynamic and innovative programme caters for those with a passion for the outdoors who want to lead others! Graduates of this programme will have the technical skills, knowledge and professional attitudes necessary to pursue advanced specialist recreational opportunities in NZ and overseas. Specialise in three pursuits - choose from raft, rock climbing, mountaineering, sea kayak, whitewater kayak or snow sports.* Theory includes: pre-hospital emergency care, meteorology, teaching skills, career planning, risk management, leadership, adventure based learning and instructing and guiding clients.
Have achieved a first year outdoor recreation programme to Level Three or produce evidence of equivalent prior experience
Appropriate level of physical fitness
Hold a current First Aid Certificate
Have own basic outdoor pursuit equipment and ski or snow boarding equipment
Must have attended a minimum of four years secondary school, including have successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent) inclusive of Science Standards, or be an adult learner who can show documented evidence of the outdoor experience.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Selection Criteria apply. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Note: Some courses within this programme require a specific level of physical ability.
Learn how to lead climb single and multi-pitch routes using traditional
protection and bolts. Learn industry-standard abseiling and top-rope
set-ups and abseil and lead climbing rescues, as well as how to teach
others to climb.
The award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Certificate – first aid, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy small learner groups and highly qualified NZOIA Rock 2 instructors.
Location:
Port Hills of Christchurch and Charleston sea cliffs.
*Subject to approval
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
20 days minimum experience (on natural rock).
Able to climb on top rope Grade 17.
Able to link and place protection for top rope and abseil anchors.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above.
Based on SKOANZ (Sea Kayak Operator Association of New Zealand) syllabus this short award includes: surf and rescue skills, marine chart and tidal knowledge, Day Skipper’s Award and leading multiday journeys.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy paddling in remote places, small learner groups
and highly qualified SKOANZ instructors/guides.
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate..
10 days Minimum experience includes multi day trips; or 20 days white water kayak experience.
Able to paddle Grade 2 water and be able to roll competently and reliably.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above..
Develop skills and learn to paddle class 3 white water in control, as part of an effective paddling team. Increase your awareness and hone your rescue skills.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy small learner groups and highly qualified
NZOIA instructors.
Location:
Murchison and West Coast.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
20 days minimum experience.
Able to paddle grade 2.
Able to roll competently and reliably.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent)
Level 5.5 or above.
Learn skills to become an independent mountaineer for the Southern Alps’ snow, ice and rock peaks.
The Award includes multi-pitch rope work, glacier travel, peer rescue and the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy small learner groups and highly qualified NZMGA and NZOIA Alpine 2 instructors.
Note: Flights into and out of the mountains are included for the 8-day trip into the high Southern Alps.
Location:
Westland National Park – Fox and Franz Joseph neve’s based at Pioneer and/or Centennial Huts. Arthur’s Pass National Park.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
20 days minimum experience on snow above the bush line.
Able to use ice axe and walk on crampons.
Able to construct simple snow anchors and belay.
Avalanche awareness course.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent)
Level 5.5 or above..
This new and unique programme offers the only opportunity for specialised, intensive raft guide training in New Zealand.
The West Coast area, Buller region, and the Rangitata river (Gr 4/5) offer some of the best rafting training environments in the world. This course offers internationally experienced instructors who are all NZ Rafting Association Assessors, along with top-quality rafting and rescue equipment.
On completion of this short award you will gain Tai Poutini Polytechnic Short Award plus NZQA units 21283 and 21282.
The skills you learn are specifically designed to move you towards obtaining the NZ Raft Guide Awards. You will be ideally placed to move in to the Rafting Industry and begin your Rafting Career.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
7 days minimum experience; or 20 days kayaking experience.
Able to paddle Grade 2 water.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent)
Level 5.5.
Alpine ski intermediate terrain at a snow sport area, and adhere to safe skiing practices.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time,
season’s pass and transport to and from Treble Cone.
Location:
Treble Cone Skifield, Wanaka.
Entry Requirements
Open (appropriate level of fitness required).
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Snowboard on an intermediate run at a snow sport area and adhere to safe snowboard Practices.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time, season’s pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include ski board tuning and maintenance, and avalanche awareness.
Location:
Treble Cone Skifield, Wanaka
Entry Requirements
Open (appropriate level of fitness required)
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Alpine ski advanced terrain at a snow sport area and adhere to safe skiing practices.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time,
season’s pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include board tuning and maintenance, and avalanche awareness.
Location:
Treble Cone Skifield, Wanaka
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
Applicants have an intermediate level of skiing or snowboarding.
Applicants have appropriate level of fitness.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Snowboard on advanced terrain at a snow sport area and adhere to safe snowboarding practices.
The Award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Certificate – a top quality first aid award, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time, season’s pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include board tuning and maintenance, and avalanche awareness.
Location:
Treble Cone Skifield, Wanaka.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attended a minimum of four years secondary schooling and successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), inclusive of credits in Science.
Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate.
Applicants have an intermediate level of skiing or snowboarding.
Applicants have appropriate level of fitness.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent)
Level 5.5.
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