Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Equips students with leadership, safety, and technical skills for careers in outdoor and adventure education, including sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and bush walking.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
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Develop technical skills in a range of outdoor activities
Gain advanced competence in activities including sea kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and bush walking.
Master leadership and instruction in outdoor settings
Learn how to plan, prepare, instruct, and guide individuals and groups safely and ethically in outdoor pursuits.
Integrate sustainability and environmental education
Understand and promote sustainable and ethical practices within a variety of outdoor contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme prepares you for a rewarding career as an outdoor leader or instructor. You will become technically skilled in a range of outdoor pursuits, develop expertise in leadership, sustainability, environmental education, and the supervision and instruction of outdoor activities. It includes real-world work-integrated experiences, where you will plan, lead, and guide participants (including youth and people with disabilities) in various outdoor contexts. The programme emphasizes professional, ethical, and safe conduct in both familiar and unfamiliar environments, cultural competence, and emergency care skills.
Course Content
- Teaching and Learning (DOAE501)
- Te Ao Maori Outdoors (DOAE502)
- Sea Kayaking (DOAE503)
- Instruct Sea Kayaking (DOAE504)
- Hauora and Wellbeing Outdoors (DOAE505)
- Mountain Biking (DOAE506)
- Instruct Mountain Biking (DOAE507)
- Rock Climbing (DOAE508)
- Instruct Rock Climbing (DOAE509)
- Bush walking
- Leadership in outdoor environments
- Sustainability and environmental education
- Supervision and instruction of outdoor activities
- Emergency care in remote locations
- Cultural safety (tikanga and kawa of local iwi/hapū)
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)
Ability to swim at least 50 metres
Ability to carry a full overnight tramping pack on multi day trips
Ability to ride a bicycle
Current two-day Comprehensive First Aid Certificate
Declaration of convictions and completion of New Zealand Police Vetting (if applicable)
Access to personal equipment and clothing for participation
English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 Academic with no band less than 5.0 (for non-native speakers)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Outdoor recreation
Adventure tourism
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Outdoor Instructor
Adventure Guide
Youth Outdoor Education Leader
Community Recreation Coordinator
Adventure Tourism Operations Staff
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