EOTC Instructor Qualifications
Teaching
A course by
AdventureWorks
Gain the skills needed to independently lead, plan, and assess EOTC (Education Outside The Classroom) activities with AdventureWorks' multi-level EOTC Instructor Qualifications. Develop capabilities as a leader or teacher in charge for safe and effective outdoor learning.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Auckland
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Assess and respond to an EOTC event emergency
Demonstrate ability to assess emergencies and enact an appropriate response during EOTC activities.
Lead EOTC activities with planning and risk management
Develop and implement plans for EOTC activities that prioritise learner needs and safety requirements.
Demonstrate effective group management
Lead and communicate with groups, managing behaviour and ensuring safety in dynamic outdoor settings.
What You're Signing Up For
AdventureWorks offers EOTC Instructor Qualifications across three levels, focusing on training individuals to safely and effectively lead Education Outside The Classroom (EOTC) events and trips. The program supports the development of leadership, group management, safety procedures, event planning and review, while embedding cultural competence and the NZ Curriculum in outdoor activity delivery. Graduates can act as Teacher in Charge for outdoor education events in schools and community settings.
Course Content
- Emergency response and care in EOTC events
- Planning and leading EOTC activities
- Group and safety management procedures
- Supporting student learning through outdoor activities
- Review and evaluation of leadership in EOTC
- Event planning, logistics and compliance
- Risk management and supervision
- Environmental responsibility and Leave No Trace principles
- Cultural awareness, local iwi and hapū engagement
- Integration of NZ Curriculum
- Water safety and supervision
- Event evaluation and reporting
What you need to know first
Experience as Assistant Leader and/or Leader on multiple EOTC events (Level 4).
Experience as Leader, Teacher in Charge (TIC) on at least five EOTC events, including at least one overnight and one multi-day trip (Level 5).
Plan to demonstrate hours and experience as per qualification requirements.
Management and supervision experience of students around water and emergencies (Level 5).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Outdoor Leadership
Youth Work
Future employment opportunities might be
Teacher in Charge (TIC) for school EOTC events
Outdoor Activity Leader
Programme Designer for Outdoor Education
Youth Activity Supervisor
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