New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled)

WITT

Subject area

Sport and Recreation Activities

Qualification

Duration

30 Weeks

Total student fees

$7,878

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the outdoor and adventure education sector with practitioners who are capable of operating independently in a personal capacity, and who have the skills and underpinning pedagogy to safely instruct or guide a range of outdoor activities.

Graduates will be capable of operating under indirect supervision in familiar environments and under direct supervision in unfamiliar environments.

Graduates will contribute to the cultural, social, environmental and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Graduates of this qualification will be eligible to apply for full registration on the New Zealand Register of Recreation Professionals (NZRRP).

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Entry will be in accordance with qualification conditions, the TPP Academic Statute, and as outlined below. In the case of any discrepancies the Academic Statute overrides all other TPP documents. Applicants must: 1. Have successfully completed NCEA level 2 (or equivalent) and attained 42 NCEA credits at level 3. 2. Special entry may be recommended by the programme leader for applicants who do not meet the above criteria. 3. Have completed a full year Outdoor Education programme at Level 4 or provide evidence of equivalent prior outdoor and academic experience. 4. Must hold a current (completed within the previous 18 months before application) First Aid Certificate which includes unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402 or equivalent. 5. Be able to demonstrate suitable physical capability as outlined in the enrolment questionnaire and have a high likelihood of success in this programme. 6. Have evidence of appropriate language competency if English is not the applicant's first language of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with no band below 5.0. 7. Applicants must successfully meet the safety check requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 (conditional acceptance may be granted while this process is completed). 8. Have their application reviewed by TPP staff.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

30 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$7,878 $7,878
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$9,577 $9,577
Total $17,455 $17,455

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

100%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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