Outdoor Education Taster
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
A one-day hands-on taster for secondary students to experience outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, tramping, and kayaking, designed to introduce practical skills in outdoor education.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
The Hub, Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
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Experience outdoor adventure sports
Participate in a range of activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, tramping, and water-based adventures under supervision.
Learn practical outdoor skills
Gain fundamental skills in different outdoor environments and activities including safety and equipment use.
Develop teamwork and interpersonal skills
Work collaboratively through team challenges designed to build trust and group problem solving.
What You're Signing Up For
The Outdoor Education Taster gives students aged 15 and above an introduction to a variety of outdoor pursuits and adventure activities. Led by Wintec's outdoor education team, the taster day explores activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, bush tramping, sea kayaking, canoeing, caving, camping, mountain biking, and alpine skills. Practical skills and teamwork are emphasized through a day of hands-on challenges and engaging outdoor experiences.
Course Content
- Rock climbing
- Abseiling
- Bush tramping
- Sea kayaking
- Canoeing
- Caving
- Camping
- Mountain biking
- Alpine activities
- Team challenges
What you need to know first
Students must be aged 15 or older
Participants in abseiling and rock climbing must be under 120 kg due to safety requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport & Recreation
Outdoor Education
Youth & Community
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