NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Outdoor Recreation) (Level 2)

Sport & Recreation

A course by

EIT

Gain key foundation skills and confidence for outdoor recreation with this hands-on, active learning programme involving a range of land and water-based activities. Progress to further outdoor adventure/recreation studies or entry-level roles in the industry.

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NZQA Level 2 Certification

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier

It will take a total of 17 weeks

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Develop foundation skills for outdoor recreation

Gain key personal and practical skills needed for participating in land and water-based outdoor activities.

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Experience hands-on, active learning

Take part in a range of practical outdoor and recreation activities, building confidence and experience through field trips and events.

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Prepare for further study or entry-level roles

Build the skills and confidence to progress into higher-level outdoor adventure/recreation programmes or begin a career in recreation or tourism.

What You're Signing Up For

The NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Outdoor Recreation) (Level 2) at EIT introduces learners to the fundamentals of outdoor and recreation fields. The 17-week full-time course offers hands-on experiences in planning, preparing and participating in land and water-based adventure and recreational activities. Graduates gain the confidence and skills necessary for further study or to begin exploring opportunities in recreation and tourism sectors.

Course Content

  • Planning and preparation for outdoor activities
  • Participating in field trips
  • Planning an event
  • Using community services
  • Improving digital literacy
  • Land based outdoor activities
  • Water based outdoor activities

What you need to know first

Open entry (no formal qualifications required)

Must be aged 16 or over

Required to have a reasonable level of reading ability

Acceptable level of English language fluency

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Recreation

  • Tourism

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level roles in the recreation sector

  • Entry-level positions in tourism