HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS AND PROFESSIONALS
Join our Tertiary programme and embark on a journey that combines adventure, education and personal growth.
We offer both a Certificate and Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education, perfect for those passionate about outdoor careers.
TERTIARY PROGRAMME – CERTIFICATE
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TERTIARY PROGRAMME – DIPLOMA
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Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Level 4):
A comprehensive one-year programme that prepares you for various outdoor environments and conditions.
Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Education (Level 5):
Build on your certificate with advanced skills and knowledge, paving the way for a professional career in outdoor education.
Full-time study at Tongariro Centre: Experience hands-on learning in the heart of New Zealand’s stunning outdoor environments.
THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY WITH NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER OUTDOOR CENTRE
- Hillary Outdoors is one of NZ’s largest, longest serving, and most influential outdoor centres. You’ll learn with an inspiring team of some of the most experienced instructors in NZ. You can also gain experience working with real clients – no boring lecture theatres here!
- Our main learning centre is in Tongariro where you study surrounded by adventure inspiring landscapes; snow-capped mountains, rivers, rock and bush. You’ll also visit our Coromandel centre which delivers a marine and conservation experience like no other. Learnings environments don’t get much better than ours!
- With our small class sizes we truly deliver outdoor education, in the outdoors, with a focus on solid technical skills, sustainability and kaitiakitanga, safety and risk management, as well as teaching and facilitation skills and hauora. Pursuits to look forward to include rock climbing, white water and sea kayaking, skiing, tramping and mountaineering!
DATE
Course dates 2025
3 February until 7 November
COST
Student Tuition Fees from $9,775
LOCATION
Tongariro National Park
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