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TAI POUTINI POLYTECHNIC RAFT GUIDE COURSE

This new and unique programme offers the only opportunity for specialised, intensive raft guide training in New Zealand.

The West Coast area, Buller region, and the Rangitata river offer some of the best whitewater training environments in the world. Combined with world class instructors and high quality rafting and rescue equipment, Tai Poutini Polytechnic can offer an exciting and challenging programme that will ready you for a career in New Zealand’s world leading Adventure Tourism Industry.

The consolidation of technical skills in raft guiding and rescue techniques is given priority, along with understanding the principles of client management and the structure and culture of the Rafting Industry.

The Instructors are all New Zealand Rafting Association Assessors and a priority is given to aligning the course to NZ Raft Industry Awards. The course commences in mid November and runs for 4 weeks. The timing and structure of the course is such that you will be ready to move directly in to Industry for the coming season.

There is an additional week of Industry based training available to those who meet the requirements. This means that you are able to experience the realities of working with clients and to introduce yourself to some of New Zealand’s foremost rafting companies and guides.

A career in the Rafting Industry is both challenging and extremely rewarding. This programme mirrors this. Give your all on this fun and high energy course, and become part of the global rafting community with a solid and well respected skill base. Meet the challenge and reap the rewards!

Course numbers are limited to 9 participants, entry requirements apply. More information is available on the WORKSHOPS page of this website.

TAI POUTINI POLYTECHNIC OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ADVANCED
LEADERSHIP AND GUIDING PROGRAMMES

Tai Poutini Polytechnic also offers Outdoor Pursuit training over two years based on the West Coast, and Ski Patrol training at Treble Cone Wanaka.

In the first year Certificate in Outdoor Recreation we train in six outdoor pursuits (rafting, sea kayaking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering and tramping) Students also study theory courses to complement their outdoor pursuit training. This includes: first aid, weather interpretation, risk management, environmental science, exercise science and more.

In the second year Advanced Certificate in Leadership and Guiding students choose three pursuits in which to specialise. The focus shifts from personal skill development to Leadership and Guiding.

Students graduating from these respected programs have a well rounded knowledge of outdoor pursuits and a high level of personal technical skills. Graduates are highly sort after by the Outdoor Industry.

Course numbers are limited and entry requirements apply.

For more information about any of these programmes contact:

Outdoor Recreation Department
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Private Bag 607 Greymouth
freephone 0800 800 411 or 03 769 9607
E-mail: info@tpp.ac.nz
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