New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Wintec
Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career. This hands-on certificate covers land and water-based adventure activities, safety and environmental responsibility, and practical training for careers in outdoor recreation.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 14 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical and safety skills for outdoor activities
Students will gain competence in safely participating in and leading a variety of land and water-based outdoor adventures, applying best practices for personal safety and group management.
Apply kaitiakitanga and local tikanga
Graduates will demonstrate understanding and application of environmental responsibility (kaitiakitanga) and cultural protocols (tikanga/kawa) in outdoor settings.
Plan and prepare for outdoor expeditions
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3) is a hands-on programme designed to equip students with the practical skills, safety awareness, and environmental stewardship needed for careers in outdoor recreation. You will participate in a wide variety of outdoor pursuits across land and water environments, learning key principles of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), personal safety, navigation, and self-management, with an emphasis on practical experience, teamwork, and communication. Learning involves face-to-face classes, online self-paced modules, and practical field trips, including camping and various adventure activities.
Course Content
- Water-based activities: paddle boarding, snorkelling, sea kayaking, river crossing, surfing
- Land-based activities: mountain biking, tramping, navigation, caving, abseiling
- Principles of kaitiakitanga (environmental guardianship)
- Local tikanga and kawa (cultural practices and protocols)
- Preparation and planning for outdoor activities
- Physical fitness development
- Communication and self-management skills
- Field trips and overnight camping
- Practical outdoor skill assignments
What you need to know first
Minimum age 16 years
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Adventure Tourism
Education
Defence
Future employment opportunities might be
Adventure guide in the tourism industry
New Zealand Defence Force roles