Gain confidence in the outdoors by learning practical outdoor skills in a team environment.
Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 Level 1 NCEA credits on this programme.
The Explore Adventure Leadership programme is an opportunity for Year 11 students to come to Whenua Iti Outdoors and participate in an overnight 4-day programme.
You will be introduced to concepts and activities with an adventure focus – this may include camping, tramping, rock climbing or caving.
Academic Objectives
Students will have the opportunity to achieve academic learning objectives that contribute to their National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) and develop crucial personal and social development skills.
Assessments
| Unit No | Title | Level | Credits |
| 448 | Participate in introductory caving | 1 | 2 |
| 426 | Participate in an overnight camp | 1 | 2 |
Personal and Social Development Objectives
Personal and social skills are transferable to any chosen career pathway and are considered essential skills by employers.
- Increasing willingness to learn
- Understanding and assuming personal responsibility
- Developing belief in self and increasing confidence
- Developing a positive attitude
- Recognising and developing potential
- Developing resilience skills (coping with challenge and change)
- Developing positive communication skills
You will leave this course with a bunch of new friends and on an adventure buzz! Check out our latest adventures on Facebook and Instagram.
Pathway Programmes:
Adventure Leadership | Level 2 | 4 days
Adventure Tourism Leadership | Level 2 | 16 days
Adventure Tourism Leadership | Level 3 | 16 days
Adventure Skills Development | Level 3 | 9 days
Check out our full range of options: Secondary School Programmes
