Adventure Tourism and Guiding (Level 4)
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
NMIT
Gain technical and frontline skills for a career in the outdoor and adventure tourism industry in a programme with extensive practical learning such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and more.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks
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Develop technical skills for outdoor adventure activities
Gain practical skills in activities such as rafting, kayaking, tramping, bushwalking, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and canyoning through predominantly hands-on training.
Acquire guiding and leadership abilities
Learn to confidently lead and guide individuals or groups in multiple outdoor and adventure tourism activities.
Apply risk and safety management strategies
Understand and implement effective risk management and safety protocols required for the outdoor and adventure tourism industry.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) Level 4 arms students with the technical and frontline skills needed for a career in the adventure tourism sector. Based in Te Tauihu (Top of the South), students learn through hands-on experience, covering activities like hiking, rafting, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, and canyoning. The programme includes extensive outdoor and workplace practicals, industry practice placements, overnight trips, and develops leadership, risk management, and interpersonal skills. Graduates are prepared for employment or further study in adventure tourism and guiding.
Course Content
- Whitewater rafting
- Sea and whitewater kayaking
- Hiking, tramping & bushwalking
- Snowboarding or skiing
- Rock climbing
- Canyoning
- Personal growth and leadership
- Risk management
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Environmental science
- Te Ao Māori in Adventure Guiding
- Outdoor safety
- Industry practice placement
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits and 10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits OR equivalent alternative requirements via study, work, or life experience as approved by NMIT.
Two Referee Reports attesting to suitability for study
Criminal Conviction Declaration Form
Outdoor Activities Questionnaire and Health Declaration Form
Curriculum Vitae
Attendance at an interview (in-person or virtual)
Required level of physical fitness to participate in practical components
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Adventure Tourism
Outdoor Education
Recreation
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Outdoor Recreation Guide or Instructor (e.g., rafting, kayaking, hiking, snow sports, rock climbing, canyoning)
Outdoor educator
Adventure based learning facilitator
Entry-level positions in adventure tourism industry
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