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OUTDOOR EDUCATION & SKI PATROL
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CONTENTS
About Tai Poutini Polytechnic 2
Programmes
Certificate in Outdoor Education 4
Diploma in Outdoor Instruction and Guiding 8
Certificate in Ski Patrol 14
Short Award in Raft Guiding 22
Staff Profiles 26
Entry Criteria 27
How to Apply 31
Contact Details 32
ABOUT TPP skills. All TPP programmes have NZQA
approval and are designed to give you
TAI POUTINI a strong foundation in your chosen
career.
POLYTECHNIC Tai Poutini Polytechnic has campuses
in Auckland, Christchurch, Greymouth,
At TPP we’re serious about education. Hamilton, Hokitika, Invercargill,
Our tutors are all experts in their field, Reefton, Wanaka and Westport, and
have excellent industry connections offers industry training throughout NZ.
and are passionate about teaching. Applying to enrol as a student at Tai
They want you to learn the skills you Poutini Polytechnic is simple. If you
need to succeed. require more information or wish to
We offer a wide range of practical speak directly with a tutor please
programmes, with a focus on email us at study@tpp.ac.nz or call
vocational education and applied 0800 TPP INFO.
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Summer on the water, winter on You’ll get your hands-on training in
the ski slopes – build a year-round some of the world’s most breath-
career in the outdoors with Tai taking environments. You’ll also learn
Poutini Polytechnic’s internationally the management, communication,
recognised Outdoor Education and Ski leadership and safety skills you need
Patrol programmes. to build a successful career.
You already have a love of the There’s no better place to start your
outdoors, now you can turn that career in the outdoors than Tai Poutini
passion into a way of life. You’ll learn Polytechnic.
the skills you need to live and work
safely on mountains, rivers and ski
slopes both here and around the world
from seasoned professionals who
know the business.
Photo: Taylor Weston
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CERTIFICATE IN
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
LEVEL: Level 4 COE402 Rock Climbing Applied Practice
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude
CREDIT VALUE: 120 Credits to top rope and abseil independently with
peers at adventure crags, and lead climb
DURATION: 34 weeks, full time on indoor walls.
(excluding holidays) COE403 Mountain Applied Practice
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude
START DATE: February 2018 to become an independent mountaineer
on Grade 1 snow terrain with peers.
END DATE: October 2018
Other practical subjects include:
LOCATION: Greymouth
tramping, ice-climbing, navigation,
2018 DOMESTIC FEE: survival, river-crossing and outdoor
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz for further catering.
information on fees Whether you’re a keen beginner with
general outdoor experience or already
2018 INTERNATIONAL FEE: have considerable technical experience
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz/fees for further under your belt, the Certificate in
information on fees Outdoor Education will increase your
skills and challenge you. Our ratios and
Conditions apply. Visit www.tpp.ac/conditions
teaching experience mean we can help
you progress at your level, pushing you
further for more challenge or breaking it
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? down if it’s all new to you.
The Certificate programme combines
To augment the practical subjects and
the best of the outdoor opportunities
round out your skill set we’ll spend
that the West Coast and beyond can
some time in the classroom studying
provide. Courses include:
risk assessment and management,
COE400 Kayaking Applied Practice meteorology, environmental science,
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude digital media, communication
to become an independent kayaker on
Grade 2 whitewater with peer groups, skills, tikanga Maori, leadership and
and execute multiday seakayak trips on facilitation, outdoor first aid, pursuit
sheltered coastal waters
theory, trip planning, exercise science,
COE401 Rafting Applied Practice work and study skills.
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude
to guide a raft and perform appropriate
rescues on Grade 2 whitewater.
Photo: Taylor Weston
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GEAR LIST Graduates will have the skills and
TPP will supply all non-personal knowledge to facilitate low risk
technical equipment such as kayaks, outdoor experiences for clients or
lifejackets, paddles, climbing hardwear students within a range of outdoor
(including helmets), tents, and stoves. settings. Knowledge of physical
Students must provide their own health, education and a specialist First
personal equipment including: Aid qualification adds to their ability
to observe and manage client/student
• Wet weather equipment
safety.
• Boots and climbing shoes
Basic facilitation and presentation
• Thermal clothing skills will enable graduates to manage
• Backpack/drybag a non-complex client or student
• Sleeping bag/mat experience in line with the expected
outcomes of the organisation they are
• Wetsuit
representing.
A comprehensive list is available on
application to the programme. FURTHER TRAINING
Having successfully completed the
GRADUATE PROFILE
Outdoor Education programme, you
Graduates of the Certificate in Outdoor can go on to the Diploma in Outdoor
Education are capable of moving into Instruction and Guiding or Certificate
the tourism or education sectors in a in Ski Patrol to further develop yourself
variety of entry level roles. Examples and your career. We offer well-rounded
of such roles include adventure and programmes that reflect current
ecotourism guiding, education outside industry standards.
the classroom, community health and
recreation programming and youth
development programmes. There is
a global market for this skill set and
graduates of this programme are well
placed to take advantage of this.
These skills enable graduates to be
self sufficient technically in a range
of outdoor settings. The level is
commensurate with that of a trainee
instructor or guide in adventure
tourism or outdoor education settings
where the clients are beginners or
closely supervised with established
safety systems in place. These
graduates would be working with
experienced practitioners under direct
supervision.
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‘I was confident in
my abilities and that
I had been taught
the right things to
work in the industry.’
KRISTIE AMADIO
Certificate in Outdoor Education
Deciding to retrain in Outdoor Education After completing my qualification I worked
was a complete change of career direction as a kayaking instructor in the Abel Tasman
for me, after working as a therapist for five for two seasons, heading to Canada in the
years. winter to do the same thing over there.
The course gave me a high level of Then in late 2014 I started working for
technical skill and I was confident in my Outward Bound, based in Anakiwa near
abilities and that I had been taught the Picton. I had done Outward Bound twice
right things to work in the industry. The myself, which had actually been part of my
tutors at TPP are approachable and down motivation for re-training, and I love the
to earth, really people and relationship work I do now. Some days I can't believe
focused. that I get paid to do what I do; there are so
many moments that are special you want
to capture them forever.
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DIPLOMA IN OUTDOOR
INSTRUCTION AND GUID
LEVEL: Level 5 WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
The Diploma programme progresses
CREDIT VALUE: 120 Credits your own technical skills to the next
level and introduces you to the exciting
DURATION: 34 weeks, full time
world of sharing your skills with others.
(excluding holidays)
If you’re passionate about the outdoors,
START DATE: February 2018 what better way to earn a living than
sharing your passion with like-minded
END DATE: October 2018 people!
You will work with a wide variety of
LOCATION: Greymouth
real clients in organised, supervised
2018 DOMESTIC FEE: instruction and guiding opportunities,
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz for further receiving regular feedback and
information on fees mentoring to improve your practice and
prepare you for leading others out in the
2018 INTERNATIONAL FEE: industry.
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz/fees for further The nationally recognised New Zealand
information on fees Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA)
Leader qualifications are embedded into
Conditions apply. Visit www.tpp.ac/conditions our programmes. They give you a kick
start in the industry and connect you
with the wider instruction and guiding
community.
Business and language skills are
increasingly important in the global
economy. Our students are encouraged
to integrate papers of the New Zealand
Diploma in Business/NZIM Diploma
in Management into their course of
study, giving them an edge over the
competition.
Generally you will need to have
completed our Certificate programme
to gain entry into the Diploma, however
if you think you have the prerequisite
skills for direct entry, give us a call and
we can discuss your options.9 DING
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COMPULSORY PAPERS
DOIG500 Geography of Aotearoa New Zealand
Develop an understanding of geographical concepts contextualised in Aotearoa New Zealand.
DOIG501 Teaching and Learning
Synthesise education and learning theories and principles when working with a variety of groups
in the outdoors. Enhance professional, study and presentation skills.
DOIG502 Meteorology and Applied Outdoor Leadership
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of weather to analyse and forecast conditions for commercial
and personal outdoor activities. Determine and operate within accepted guidelines of safety,
access, culture and environmental practices in an outdoor context.
DOIG503 Environmental Science
Develop an understanding of the elementary processes of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ecological
systems and principles. Explore the impacts of human interactions on the environment.
DOIG504 Exercise Physiology, Training and Injury Management
Understand the principles of health and body function to enhance competent and safe
participation in outdoor recreation.
ELECTIVE PAPERS
(3-4 TO BE CHOSEN)
DOIG505 Whitewater Kayaking Advanced Practice and Instruction
Become an independent kayaker on Grade 3 whitewater with peer groups, and instruct clients in
basic whitewater kayaking skills.
DOIG506 Rafting Advanced Practice and Guiding
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude to guide a raft and perform appropriate rescues on
Grade 3 whitewater and guide clients on Grade 2 whitewater.
DOIG507 Rock Climbing Advanced Practice and Guiding
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude to become an independent climber capable of leading
on adventure crags with peers, and instructing clients in basic rock climbing at outdoor and
indoor venues.
DOIG508 Mountaineering Advanced Practice and Guiding/Instruction
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude to become an independent mountaineer on snow, ice
and rock peaks, and instruct or guide clients in basic mountaineering.
DOIG509 Sea Kayaking Advanced Practice and Guiding
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude to become an independent sea kayaker in open coastal
waters with peers, and guide clients in sheltered waters.
DOIG510 Industry and Workplace Studies
Gain industry experience working alongside employed professionals in the outdoors. Develop the
practical skills and knowledge for approaching employers, applying for jobs and managing career
direction. This paper includes an 8 week industry placement.
NEW Sustainability
This module looks at improving awareness of sustainability issues relevant to the tourism
industry. Environmental issues are studied such as climate change, dairying in New Zealand,
waterways, waste management, biofuels, alternative power generation in remote places.
NEW Interpretation
This module focuses on developing skills in communicating our stories. Develop skills in making
videos, verbal storytelling and making interpretive panels. Industry needs good storytellers and
you can develop this important skill here.
Any NZ DipBus Paper11 GEAR LIST Diploma students are expected They will already have their own to supply all technical equipment personal clothing and equipment. for their chosen pursuits with the A comprehensive list is available on exception of rafts, sea kayaks, tents, application to the programme. stoves and some climbing hardwear.
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GRADUATE PROFILE Group facilitation, presentation and
Graduates of the Diploma in Outdoor teaching skills will allow graduates
Instruction and Guiding are capable to effectively deliver the stated
of leading groups and managing outcomes of the organisation they
clients' or students' safety in a range represent. These could include
of outdoor settings in the education or technical skill delivery and instruction,
tourism sectors. personal development, environmental
and health education and tourism
The personal technical skill-set
experience management.
of graduates will be equivalent
that required by professional level Knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
qualifications (NZOIA, SKOANZ, special flora and fauna, its geophysical
NZRA) so graduates are capable of and socio-cultural make-up along
operating in moderate to high risk with contemporary studies of global
outdoor settings. This recognises and local environmental issues allow
a fundamental principle in outdoor graduates to “tell the story” of New
leadership; that an instructor or guide Zealand while enlightening and
must be able to safely and effectively entertaining their clients or students.
operate in risk settings that are higher
than those in which they may be FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS INCLUDE:
expected to manage client safety. CPIT Bachelor of Sustainability and
Graduates will specialise in technical Outdoor Education (entry into Level 6).
pursuit instruction, education or New Zealand Diploma in Business or
tourism experience management. NZIM Diploma in Management (TPP).
Knowledge and skills in safety
management and group leadership
will allow graduates to make proactive
decisions in the field. This creates the
potential to guide and instruct clients,
unsupervised, in a variety of outdoor
settings of low to moderate risk.Photo: Reece Hilock
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CERTIFICATE IN SKI PAT
LEVEL: Level 3 Core elements of this programme include:
• pre-hospital emergency care (first
CREDIT VALUE: 120 Credits aid)
DURATION: 26 weeks, full time • avalanche stage 1 and back country
(excluding holidays) touring
• meteorology
START DATE: March 2018
• advanced skiing or snowboarding
END DATE: September 2018 • ski patrol operations
• professional team work and ethics
LOCATION: Wanaka
• rescue toboggans
2017 DOMESTIC FEE: • basic mountaineering and rope
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz for further techniques
information on fees
• chair lift evacuation
Conditions apply. Visit www.tpp.ac/conditions
• snow blasting
Notes:
Note: there is opportunity for external students
1. Domestic and International Total Cost - includes (who are associated with a New Zealand ski area
some text books and most field transport. work place) to complete the training toward their
2. Additional costs - during the 7 week work snow hand blasting test certificate.
placement section of the programme, both travel
and additional or alternative accommodation will Upon successful completion of this
need to be covered by students posted outside of
Wanaka. Refer to tpp.ac.nz/skipatrol for more info.
programme you will receive the Tai Poutini
Polytechnic Certificate in Ski Patrol (Lvl 3).
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Ski patrolling skills are developed both in
This Level 3 Ski Patrol programme begins the classroom and at the Treble Cone Ski
its practical units in Wanaka in March, and Field. The programme includes a seven
runs until late September. An additional week work placement at another ski area
two weeks of distance learning forms the in New Zealand to put into practice the
initial part of the programme. skills you have learned and to gain the
additional experience you need to enter
Based in Wanaka, Tai Poutini Polytechnic's
the ski patrolling profession.
respected Level 3 Ski Patrol programme
will kick-start your career in this Our training is recognised by industry and
challenging, exciting and hugely rewarding includes current industry certificates, for
industry. You'll learn from industry example, 'Pre-hospital Emergency Care',
professionals and train in real life and the ‘Avalanche Safety Stage 1’.
environments. Graduates of this popular
programme are in high demand from ski
patrols around New Zealand and in ski
hubs across the world.15 TROL
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Ski Patrol Operations
All courses are unit standard based and As well as looking at client safety,
have been designed through feedback this course has a strong focus on
from the New Zealand Ski Patrol, professional work ethics and behaviour.
Emergency Care and Snow Safety It includes:
industries. With the exception of snow • Managing personal learning
blasting, all integrate with each other processes
for the duration of the programme, so • Developing team attributes
cannot be studied and assessed as
• Slope hazard management
separate modules.
• Emergency response systems
Pre-Hospital Emergency Much of this course is assessed whilst
Care (PHEC) students are on work placement.
This course includes the following NZQA
unit standards (nationally recognized
PHEC certificate): Mountain Craft and Rope Rescue
The intention of this course is to
25411 Demonstrate knowledge of and
become proficient in low span chairlift
use an Automated External
evacuation, and the basic rope skills
Defibrillator
required by ski patrol.
25412 Provide basic pre-hospital
This course includes:
emergency care
• Basic rope, ice axe and crampon skills
14473 Move and position patients in needed for general patrol and rescue
preparation for transportation work
• Harnesses and ropes
Avalanche Hazard Management • Knots
This course includes Stage 1 Avalanche, • Abseiling and chairlift evacuation
is comparable to the Canadian Stage 1
Avalanche and covers: Skiing and Boarding Skills
• Weather and snow pack observations This course requires an adequate level
• Avalanche phenomena of fitness and progresses into ski or
• Snow stability and metamorphism snowboard lessons with the Treble Cone
snow sports school. It culminates in a
• Avalanche terrain and back country
rigorous ski or snowboard assessment
safe travel techniques
before work placement. It also includes
• Avalanche rescue the basics of ski touring techniques.
Meteorology
Snow Blasting
This course includes:
This course includes the construction of
• Interpreting weather maps explosives for avalanche control. To gain
• Taking weather observations an explosives handlers certificate the
• Making safety decisions based on required further mileage is completed
weather once employed as a ski patroller.17
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
To complete the electronic module-based assignments, students will need access
to a computer and have the capability to print and scan. During terms 1 and 2
students have four days direct contact with tutors and one day which includes a mix
of tutor-assisted and self-directed learning (when tutors and students prioritise
students learning needs).
Dates Delivery Lessons
March - April Moodle Two weeks of Moodle-based learning. Students work through
Component the Moodle medium to complete theories and activities for the
Meteorology, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Risk Management and
Avalanche Hazard management courses.
April - June Term 1 Eight weeks of theoretical and practical study which is both
classroom and field-based in the Wanaka region and includes ongoing
assessments.
June - July Term 2 Eight weeks of mainly practical mountain based tuition. Much of
this occurs at Treble Cone Ski Area and includes practical and some
theoretical assessment.
August - Term 3 Eight weeks mainly in a work based environment. The first seven of
September which are industry placement, working under the guidance of a New
Zealand ski patrol, and with input from the programme staff. This is
where skills are compounded and industry gets to see the student's
worth. The last week is a return to campus for programme wrap-up
activities and any assessment resit requirements.
EQUIPMENT
This is intended as a guide only. • Skins (for skiers or users of split
A complete equipment list will be boards)
included in your enrolment pack. • Clothing suitable for the New
Personal equipment costs will vary Zealand mountain environment
depending on what you already own.
Tai Poutini Polytechnic supplies the
You are required to provide the use of following equipment for training:
following essential equipment: • A wide range of first aid equipment
• Skis or snowboard and bindings • Ice axes
• Boots • Ropes
• Poles • Belay devices and karabiners
• Avalanche transceiver • Climbing helmets
• Avalanche probe and snow shovel • Reference texts
• Sturdy alpine or tramping boots • Rescue toboggans
• Ski touring equipment • Crampons
• Snow shoes or split boards (snow • Climbing and industrial harnesses
boarders only)
• Snow and weather analysis
equipment18
CAREER PROSPECTS YOUR TUTORS
The Certificate in Ski Patrol is a Our tutors have come from senior
respected programme and provides positions in ski patrol and/or snow
specialised training in the specific safety. They liaise with ski patrol
skills required for a first year ski managers and industry to ensure the
patroller. programme is up to date and meeting
Many of our graduates are enjoying the needs of the industry.
successful careers patrolling on New LOCATION
Zealand ski areas as well as ski areas The Tai Poutini Polytechnic ski patrol
overseas. Other graduates have chosen programme is based in Wanaka.
to establish themselves in the first aid,
mountain and ski guiding industry and Wanaka
embark on careers in guiding, back- Lake Wanaka is located right in the
country touring, emergency care and heart of the southern lakes. Wanaka
safety management. is the gateway to Mt Aspiring National
Park, internationally renowned for
SKI OR SNOWBOARD?
its magnificent mountain related
Because of safety and timing issues activities. The mountains surrounding
associated with avalanche control the lake are a snow lover’s paradise
work, as well as the importance featuring top snow sports areas and
of holding a high traverse line, the heliski facilities. Wanaka is also home
majority of ski patrols do not employ to some of New Zealand’s best rock
snow boarders. climbing and mountain biking. It is
OUR FACILITIES a pretty lakeside village with a wide
We are based in Wanaka, only 40 variety of ambient areas to shop, relax
minutes' drive from the Treble Cone and eat. It has a full range of banking
ski area where training in the practical services, travel agencies, internet
elements of the programme take place. cafes, clothing, stationary and ski/
Our ski-to day lodge on the ski area is board shops. There is an excellent
our classroom and is used by students library and an eclectic cinema. Visit
for shelter, equipment storage and www.lakewanaka.co.nz for more
lunch preparation. information.
Equipment used and carried is Treble Cone
what you would expect to see in any Treble Cone is one of New Zealand’s
professional patrol. Students are largest and best loved ski areas. It
supplied with a distinctive patrol vest. offers some of the most advanced
Our classroom is equipped with a basic skiing and riding terrain including
ski-tuning bench and tools, and natural pipes, large open faces, steeps,
various other training aids. mogul fields and of course the famous
Excellent rock climbing, Mototapu chutes. Treble Cone café is
mountaineering and four amazing ski a spectacular place to enjoy a coffee
resorts are within 90 minutes' drive beside the outside open fire whilst
of Wanaka. Wanaka is also home to taking in the breathtaking views.
world-class mountain biking, fishing
and other outdoor activities.19 ‘I loved every aspect of the course and would recommend it to anyone.’ PADDY MAYNE Certificate in Ski Patrol The Certificate in Ski freestyle snowboarder, back-to-back winters Patrol programme was so I had to learn how to for a while. I'm going to short, sharp, intense and ski. It was hard at first, Canada, to the Panorama heaps of fun. We learned but with tuition and lots ski resort near Calgary. so much. of practice I was soon up It'll be great to get some Ski patrollers tend to to speed. overseas experience. be skiers and I was a Now, I'm keen to work
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SHORT AWARD IN
RAFT GUIDING
LEVEL: Level 4 • Opportunity to learn using “real”
clients
CREDIT VALUE: 38 Credits ** subject to meeting professional behaviour criteria
*** conditional on meeting skill requirements
DURATION: 12 weeks, full time
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
START DATE: 23 October 2017
The aim of this short award is to develop
END DATE: January 2018 each student’s skills and knowledge
towards those required by current
LOCATION: Greymouth industry awards.
The consolidation of technical skills in
2017 DOMESTIC FEE:
raft guiding and rescue techniques is
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz for further
given priority, along with understanding
information on fees
the principles of client management and
the structure and culture of the rafting
2017 INTERNATIONAL FEE:
industry.
Visit www.tpp.ac.nz/fees for further
information on fees All students who successfully complete
the course and meet the professional and
Conditions apply. Visit www.tpp.ac/conditions attitudinal course requirements should
WANT TO BE A RAFT GUIDE? have developed the skills and knowledge
Few jobs are as rewarding as guiding a to work as a competent trainee raft guide.
raft down an exhilarating whitewater river. They will have developed at least the
To get your line right, you need proper following specific skills and knowledge:
training and experience. Kick start • The capacity to perform the
your career or improve your skills with functions required of a trainee
professional training on the West Coast. guide in the rafting industry and
This short award includes: the ability to accept responsibility
• Four weeks intensive rescue and for the safe conduct of activities
guide training and the elementary maintenance of
equipment.
• One week as a trainee guide at a
commercial raft company** • Knowledge of the structure and legal
requirements of the New Zealand
• National Grade 2 or 3 Raft Guide
Rafting Industry.
Assessment and qualification***
• A clear understanding of the
• New Zealand Raft Rescue Workshop
professional ethics, attitudes and
Certificate
values which are required in the
• World class, senior guide instructors provision of white water rafting
• Exposure to a variety of South Island experiences for clients.
rivers (up to grade 5)Photo: Reece Hilock
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STRUCTURE AND LIKELY LOCATIONS
Week Structure Location
Week 1 Personal guiding skills and industry awareness West Coast and/or Buller
Week 2 Personal guiding skills, and river rescue West Coast and/or Buller
Week 3 Client days, skill consolidations and assessments Rangitata River and West Coast
- long week; incl Sat and Sun
Week 4 NZRA Rescue Workshop Murchison
- short week; Wed - Fri
Week 5 Work based training - completed with a commercial
rafting company*
Dates to be arranged during course
* Participation in this week depends on the student meeting the professional behaviour criteria of the course.
CLASS SIZE PRE-COURSE PREPARATION
There are 12 places available on the Once accepted onto the course you will
short award (ratios are approximately be provided with resources to assist
1:4 for guiding skills and 1:6 for you with the following pre-course
rescue training). This enables us to preparation.
have enough students to run rescue It is a course requirement that all
scenarios, and to still be able to focus students are competent in the
on each student as an individual. following areas before the course
YOUR TUTORS commences. This allows us to make
the most of course time.
Your tutors are all NZRA Rafting
Assessors, Class 4/5 Senior Guides, If you need further assistance in
have extensive worldwide Rafting finding resources from which to learn
Industry experience, and are any of these things please contact the
experienced River Rescue and Raft Outdoor Education office, we will be
Guiding Instructors. The fifth week happy to help.
of the course will involve a trainee Signals
placement at a commercial rafting
Students must know all the standard
company, working alongside that
New Zealand rafting hand and whistle
company’s staff.
signals as per the NZRA Log Book.
GEAR LIST
Your programme fee will cover the
cost of accommodation, food and
transport while on field trips (for trips
based outside of Greymouth only), and
instruction on the programme.
A comprehensive list is available on
application to the programme.25
Knots PROGRAMME FITNESS
Students should be competent at tying REQUIREMENTS
the following knots under pressure. This short award requires a base
Bowline (around an anchor), tension level of fitness that will allow full and
hitch (truckies hitch) tied off with a unhindered participation.
releasable half hitch, tape or water Soon after the programme starts, you
knot, figure-eight knots (in-line, follow will be tested through a number of
through, on a bight, directional(both tasks to evaluate your fitness. If your
ways), double loop), double fitness is not adequate, you may be
fishermans, prussic knots (klemheist, withdrawn from the programme.
classic), sheet bend, clove hitch We suggest that you prepare in
(around a bar), Italian hitch, alpine advance and ensure your fitness is
butterfly. such that you can make the most of
Weather the learning offered on the course.
Expect long days on the river with lots
Students must be able to interpret
of swimming and clambering around
basic weather maps as per Chapter
the river. Regaining an upturned raft
2 of the New Zealand Weather Book,
from the water requires strength,
author Erick Brenstrum.
technique and timing.
New Zealand Rafting
FITNESS TESTS AND STANDARDS
Students must know the following
Applicants must as a minimum meet
about three commercially rafted New
the course fitness requirements as
Zealand rivers, one of which must
listed below:
be from the North Island, and one of
which must be from the South. • Swim test
Swim 500 metres in sheltered water
Location, grade, nature(pool drop,
without stopping
continuous, cold, warm, accessibility),
average price of a trip, length of time • Run test
of the trip on water, names of two Run 5km in 28 minutes without
commercial companies that work that stopping on undulating terrain
river. Note: these are minimum standards to
allow the student to participate on the
programme26
OUTDOOR
professionals. This is particularly crucial
when, as Paula says, “there is no room for
EDUCATION margin of error in the vertical world”.
STAFF Philip Johnston-
PROFILES Coates
Phil is ‘larger than
Dave Ritchie life’, dramatic in
Dave has been the classroom,
part of the team devil’s advocate,
since 2006, and not afraid to
while his role as approach an issue
HOD now takes from a different
him away from angle or challenge
most of the the norm. His background as a raft
direct delivery, guide, ski patroller, business consultant,
he still teaches occasionally to ensure and Outward Bound instructor shape
he remains in touch with his reason his experiential approach to teaching
for being here. He’s been hugely and learning. Phil believes “it’s about
influential on the teaching culture of empowering students to set their
the department over the years, and own expectations and celebrating
more recently with driving the strategic achievement; they will always rise to the
planning process and creating the space occasion if you let them.”
for big picture thinking. One student’s
response in a start of course survey to Zak Shaw
the question “why did you choose TPP?” Zak has spent
sums up Dave’s teaching contribution many seasons
and reputation “…because Dave Ritchie is guiding clients in
the best kayak instructor in NZ!”. the Polar Regions
and teaching for
Paula Roberts the renowned
Paula is our Rock New Zealand
and Mountain Kayak School.
guru. She came His international adventuring and career
to TPP from history enables him to inspire students
a career in easily. “I am conscious of being a good
mountain guiding role model for students and pitching
at Mt Cook in information for learning at an appropriate
her summers, level in bite sized chunks. I believe this
ski patrolling and heliski guiding in the enables students to achieve success
winters, and still takes time during the early and makes them hungry for more”.
year to stay current in that world. “I
whole heartedly believe that ‘you get
out what you put in’ and I want to ensure
that I continue to be inspirational to
students when sharing my knowledge.”
Paula is known for the high standards
she expects from students which ensures
they graduate as safe, skilled, competent27
ENTRY
DIPLOMA IN
OUTDOOR INSTRUCTION
CRITERIA AND GUIDING
Applicants must meet the following
CERTIFICATE IN criteria:
OUTDOOR EDUCATION • Minimum of four years at secondary
school
Applicants must meet the following
criteria: • Completed NCEA Level 2 (or
equivalent), inclusive of credits in
• Completed NCEA Level 1 (or
Science
equivalent), with a minimum of
12 credits in English, 12 credits in • Applicants must have completed
Maths and 12 credits in Science a first year Outdoor Education
programme to level four or provide
• Applicants must hold a current
evidence of equivalent prior outdoor
(completed within six months
experience and academic ability.
of programme start) First Aid
Certificate, which includes NZQA • Applicants must hold a current
units 6400, 6401, 6402 or equivalent (completed within 18 months
of programme start) First Aid
• Applicants must have a reasonable Certificate, which includes NZQA
level of fitness and be able to swim units 6400, 6401, 6402 or equivalent
• Applicants for whom English is a • Applicants must meet and
second language must meet IELTS document a range of outdoor
(or equivalent) Level 5.5 with no experience requirements
band lower than 5.0
• Applicants for whom English is a
Special Notes: second language must meet IELTS
• Fitness is a Health and Safety (or equivalent) Level 5.5 with no
requirement of this programme and band lower than 5.0
potential students will be required Special Notes:
to pass a fitness test at the start of
• Fitness is a Health and Safety
the programme
requirement of this programme and
• It is preferable students are at least potential students will be required
18 years of age. Mature students to pass a fitness test at the start of
who do not meet entry criteria, but the programme
demonstrate the motivation and • It is preferable students are at least
commitment to study and are able 18 years of age. Mature students
to meet and provide documented who do not meet entry criteria, but
evidence of outdoor experience demonstrate the motivation and
requirements will be considered commitment to study and are able
• Special Entry may be granted where to meet and provide documented
evidence exists that the applicant evidence of outdoor experience
can successfully complete the requirements will be considered
programme. • Special Entry may be granted where
evidence exists that the applicant
can successfully complete the
programme28
CERTIFICATE IN SKI PATROL
Applicants must meet the following
criteria:
• Completed NCEA Level 2 (or • Prior work experience in the Snow
equivalent), with a minimum of 8 Sports Industry (paid or voluntary)
credits in English and a minimum of especially volunteer ski patrolling or
8 credits in Mathematics trail crew
• Be over 18 years of age as of • Prior general experience in outdoor
May 1st of the year they enter activities e.g. downhill skiing,
the programme to meet the snowboarding, cross country skiing,
requirements of the test certifier tramping, mountaineering or rock
issuing the approved handler test climbing
certificate for snow blasting • A strong and confident skier who is
• Verification by a New Zealand able to continuously ski black runs
Ski Instructors Alliance (NZSIA) at a snow sport area all day
certified ski or snowboard • Skier rather than snowboarder
instructor, or an appropriate ski
• When the number of applicants
patrol supervisor who has been pre
who meet the entry criteria exceeds
approved by one of the programme
the number of positions available,
tutors that the applicant meets or
applicants who meet more of
exceeds NZSIA level 5 in skiing or
the selection criteria than other
snowboarding (or proof of overseas
applicants will be given priority in
equivalent). Video footage can
selection.
be another source of evidence (if
approved by programme tutors) • Applicants for whom English is a
second language must meet IELTS
• Hold a first aid certificate valid for
(or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above
the duration of the programme and
including unit standards either Special Notes:
6400, 6401 and 6402, or units 26551 • Special Entry may be granted where
and 26552 (reported to NZQA)(or evidence exists that the applicant
proof of overseas equivalent) can successfully complete the
Please note there are some alternative programme. Prospective students
ways to meet the entry criteria. If you are advised to discuss this with the
would like further clarification please Programme Co-ordinator.
contact the Programme Leader at
karenb@tpp.ac.nz
Once the entry criteria have been met
by the applicant, the program leader
will interview the applicant and also ask
staff if the applicant meets any Selection29
Criteria as listed on the following page.
SHORT AWARD IN
RAFT GUIDING (LEVEL 4)
Applicants must meet the following
• Candidates must supply contact
criteria:
details for two character referees
• Be 18 years of age or over
applicants must have attended a The following will be considered
minimum of four years secondary advantageous for candidate selection:
schooling and successfully favourable referee statements, prior
completed NCEA Level One, or experience in the rafting industry,
equivalent extensive whitewater kayaking
experience, prior tertiary education
• Mature students who do not
qualifications, prior experience
meet the academic criteria, but
working in the adventure tourism
demonstrate the motivation and
industry.
commitment to study and are able
to meet and provide documented
evidence of the outdoor experience
requirements (see below), will be
considered
• Applicants must hold a current First
Aid Certificate
• Applicants must meet and
document the whitewater
experience requirements as listed
below:
• Competent grade 2 kayaker with
a reliable roll; and/or
• 10 days in a Trainee Raft Guide
role with a commercial rafting
company operating trips on
Grade 2 water or above
• Applicants for whom English is a
second language must meet IELTS
(or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above
Special Notes:
• Selection criteria may be
determined through application
documents, charter referee
statements and interviews, written
candidate questionnaire and an
interview by the Programme Co-
ordinator30 We do not set a closing You will be offered a The Polytechnic reserves date for applications. The place subject to meeting the right to cancel, prior Polytechnic reserves the the entry and selection to commencement, any right to not accept late requirements and the programme which does applications, i.e., after the availability of places on not attract a minimum programme has started. the programme. number of students.
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HOW TO
APPLY
Check out our website or contact us if you have further questions
about entry requirements for your chosen programme
We look forward to hearing from you.
Decide on your
programme
Either free phone 0800 TPP INFO
(within NZ only) and ask for an
application pack or click the
‘Enrol Now’ link on our website
Complete and return your
Full entry criteria enrolment form (please
and selection get in touch if you need
criteria available
at www.tpp.ac.nz help). We’ll assess your
application and get back
For further info
on awards and to you as soon as we can
scholarships
please refer
to our Student
Information
BrochureCONTACT DETAILS
TPP
0800 TPP INFO
(03) 769 9400
www.tpp.ac.nz/outdoor
www.tpp.ac.nz/skipatrol
study@tpp.ac.nz
Private Bag 607
Greymouth 7840
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