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Certificate in Outdoor Recreation
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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 2010 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. 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.
Application Process
- Please see the Enrolments page.
- This programme requires that a Questionnaire be completed in addition to the enrolment form.
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| Level |
3 |
| Credit Value |
120 |
| Award(s) |
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate |
| Location | Greymouth |
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Full-time, 32 weeks |
| Start Date |
7 February 2011 |
| End Date |
28 October 2011 |
| Number of Places |
32 |
| Applications |
Now open |
| Contact |
Dave Ritchie View Biography |
| Domestic Fee |
$4,293 (2011 cost)
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| International Fee |
$10,733 (2011 cost)
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