Outdoor Training NZ Courses Available

Upcoming Courses planned by Auckland Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

• River Safety Skills Course: $40 per person

The Auckland Branch of Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ) is running River Safety Skills courses. These courses are designed for hikers to help you develop River Safety skills including Hazard Assessment and River Crossings techniques.

Sunday 21st January 2018: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waikino, meet at the large carpark by the "Windows walk". Please note change of date to Sunday for this course.

Saturday 17th February 2018: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at Karangahake Gorge between Paeroa and Waikino, meet at the large carpark by the "Windows walk".

Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449



• Basic Navigation and Compass Training Course: $50 per person

This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to navigate using a Topo-50 map and ground features on marked tracks in areas typically open to the general public. The compass will be introduced, and used in conjunction with maps to learn about bearings and back bearings.

Thursday 8th March 2018 evening theory followed by
Sunday 11th March 2018 practical at Wenderholm. Please note change of dates.

Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449



• Intro Bushcraft Course: cost TBA

Friday 11th May 2018 (evening) to Sunday 13th May 2018 (midday), venue TBA

Saturday 8th September 2018 to Sunday 9th September 2018, venue TBA

Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449



• Intro Survival Course: cost TBA

Saturday 7th July 2018 to Sunday 8th July 2018, venue TBA

Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449



• Training Delivery Course: cost TBA

Saturday 16th June 2018 to Sunday 17th June 2018, venue TBA

Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449

Upcoming Courses planned by Canterbury Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

• Bronze DofEIA or Fundamental Bushcraft course: $60 per person

February 2018

Preparation Sessions Thursdays 8 February, 15 February, 22 February 2018 7-9pm,

Venue: Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham PLUS
Training weekend 24-26 February 2018 (Friday night 6pm to Sunday 4pm)

Venue: Meet in Springfield (by the Public Toilets) at 7 pm then move in convoy to the Dracophylum Flat Track via the Broken River Ski Field Road.

If you are interested in joining a course in Canterbury please contact:
Admin - Tania Kendall, 027 675 3333 or email otnzcanterbury@gmail.com

Upcoming courses planned by Manawatu Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

The following Bushcraft courses cover the DofEIA training requirements but are not exclusive to DofEIA:

• Bronze DofEIA or Fundamental Bushcraft Course: $60 per person

December 2018: Mt Holdsworth, near Masterton
Preparation Day 18th November 2018, PLUS
Training weekend 30th November to 2nd December 2018

The Preparation Day is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue TBA)
An alternative prep option may be available for participants based out of Palmerton North.

The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday.

To register on one of these Manawatu OTNZ Bronze DofEIA or Fundamental Bushcraft courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-bronze18

• Silver DofEIA or Intermediate Bushcraft course: $70 per person

May 2018: Tamaki West near Dannevirke
Preparation Day 6th May 2018 PLUS
Training Weekend 18th to 20th May 2018

September 2018: Tamaki West near Dannevirke
Preparation Day 2nd September 2018 PLUS
Training Weekend 14th to 16th September 2018

The Preparation Day is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue TBA)
An alternative prep option may be available for participants based out of Palmerton North.

The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday.

To register on one of these Manawatu OTNZ Silver DofEIA or Intermediate Bushcraft courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-silver18

• Gold DofEIA or Advanced Bushcraft course: $85 per person

Apr 2018: Hawkes Bay venue TBA
Preparation Day Havelock North HNHS 25th March 2018 PLUS
Training weekend 6th to 8th April 2018

June 2018: Mill Block near Levin
Preparation Day Palmerston North PNGHS 10th June 2018 PLUS
Training weekend 15th to 17th June 2018

October 2018; Mill Block near Levin
Preparation Day Palmerston North PNGHS 23rd September 2018 PLUS
Training Weekend 5th to 7th October 2018

The Preparation Day is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
An alternative prep option may be available for participants based out of the region.

The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday.

To register on one of these Manawatu OTNZ Gold DofEIA or Advanced Bushcraft courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-gold18

• DohEIA Journeys: $30 per person.

April 2018 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 28th to 29th April, planning day 8th April *
Silver practice or qualifier 27th to 29th April, planning day 8th April *
Gold practice or qualifier 25th to 28th April, planning electronically *


July 2018 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 21st to 22nd July, planning day 1st July *
Silver practice or qualifier 20th to 22nd July, planning day 1st July *
Gold practice or qualifier 19th to 22nd July, planning electronically *


October 2018 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 13th to 14th October, planning day 23rd September *
Silver practice or qualifier 12th to 14th October, planning day 23rd September *
Gold practice or qualifier 11th to 14th October, planning electronically *


December 2018 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 8th to 9th December, planning day 25th November *
Silver practice or qualifier 7th to 9th December, planning day 25th November *
Gold practice or qualifier 6th to 9th December, planning electronically *


* A compulsory planning day will be held in Palmerston North, venue TBA, 9:00 am till planning complete (usually 2-3 hours). Gold journeys will be planned electronically. This may be an option for out of town participants at other levels.
Journey locations are chosen by the journey group.

To register on a 2018 Journey please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-journ18.

• River Safety - $30/person

Rivers have traditionally been the second biggest killer of New Zealanders in the back country.

The course starts with understanding river dynamics and hazards. How to evaluate sites for safe crossing. Methods of crossing. Preparing clothing and equipment for a crossing. Managing a group crossing. Pack floating and how to self-rescue if swept away.

17th November 2018

Starts 9:00 am at Te Horo Fire Station, late the course will move to the Otaki River, Otaki Gorge Road.
Finish approximately 4:00 pm.

To register on a River Safety course please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-river18

For further information on Manawatu Branch OTNZ courses please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070.

Upcoming Courses planned by Taranaki Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

Course Information

This course is for people who would like to get into day or overnight bush tramping but lack the experience to do so safely. The course offers basic bushcraft and campcraft skills suitable for all. The course format includes a classroom based theory evening and an overnight practical trip during a weekend.

Course fee $60 per person. Registration and payment is required prior to the course.
An in-depth course to teach skills and knowledge in bushcraft, campcraft and environment care.

Includes:

• An evening of theory covering introductions, objectives in preparation for overnight camp.
  Learn about map reading, compass use, equipment, clothing, food and safety.
  6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. PLUS
• Practical weekend - Overnight trip. This weekend covers basic navigation, route finding and leadership. It involves a short walk and overnight camp.
  Saturday 8:00am to Sunday 4:30pm.

April 2018 Course

Tuesday 10th April: Introductory theory, venue TBA, PLUS
Saturday 14th April 2018 and Sunday 15th April 2018: Practical Weekend, overnight trip: Depart Hamilton - Saturday 8:00 am. Return Hamilton - Sunday 4:30 pm. venue TBA

August 2018 Course

Wednesday 22nd August: Introductory theory, venue TBA, PLUS
Saturday 25th August and Sunday 26th August: Practical Weekend, overnight trip: Depart Hamilton - Saturday 8:00 am. Return Hamilton - Sunday 4:30 pm. venue TBA

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be over 18 years of age OR over 14 if accompanied by a parent / caregiver
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.

Enquiries to Outdoor Training Waikato:
Email waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
Phone (07) 824 0878

Course Information

This course is an introduction to basic navigation and includes theory and practical sessions, covering map reading and compass use. The practical field trip includes learning location awareness in a simple off-track environment and also develops and reinforces the map and compass skills learnt during the theory session.

Course Fee $45 per person. Registration and payment is required prior to the course.
An in-depth course to teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation in the bush.

Includes:

• An evening of theory to learn map reading and compass use: 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm, PLUS
• Navigation feild trip. Training based on experimental learning as part of the planned day: time TBA
  Location: Pirongia Forest Park

March 2018 Course

Tuesday 13th March: 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm, venue TBA, PLUS
Sunday 18th March, time TBA, Pirongia Forest Park

August 2018 Course

Tuesday 14th August: 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, venue TBA, PLUS
(field trip) Date TBA, time TBA, Pirongia Forest Park

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be over 18 years of age OR over 14 if accompanied by a parent / caregiver
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.

Enquiries to Outdoor Training Waikato:
Email waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
Phone (07) 824 0878

If you've never been in the bush before or only a couple of times, this course will teach you the basic bushcraft skills. Suitable for all (minimum age 14 years old, or in the school year a student turns 14).
This course is open to all, not just students undertaking DofEIA.

February 2018 Bronze Training Course: $60 per person
Preparation Days Tuesday 13th February 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Tuesday 20th February 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Training weekend Saturday 24th February and Sunday 25th February, venue and times TBA at planning

March 2018 Bronze Practice Journey: $45 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 14th March 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Wednesday 21st March 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Journey Practice weekend Saturday 24th March and Sunday 25th March, venue and times TBA at planning

May 2018 Bronze Qualifying Journey: $45 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 9th May 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Wednesday 16th May 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Qualifying Journey weekend Saturday 19th May and Sunday 20th May, venue and times TBA at planning

September 2018 Bronze Training Course: $60 per person
Preparation Days Tuesday ??th September 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Tuesday ??th September 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Training weekend Saturday and Sunday ?? September, venue and times TBA at planning

October 2018 Bronze Practice Journey: $45 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 17th October 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Wednesday 24st October 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Journey Practice weekend Saturday 27th Ocober and Sunday 28th October, venue and times TBA at planning

November 2018 Bronze Qualifying Journey: $45 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 6th November 6:45pm to 9:00pm AND Wednesday 13th Novembery 6:45pm to 9:00 pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Qualifying Journey weekend Saturday 24th November and Sunday 25th November, venue and times TBA at planning

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be at least in the school year they turn 14 years of age.
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.

If you are interested in courses in the Waikato please email Sharon Hodson: waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
or phone (07) 824 0878.

For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft Course, or who have some experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further. Or who have extensive experience in the bush and want to really develop their skills to the advanced level.
This course is open to all, not just students undertaking DofEIA.

February 2018 Silver Training Course: $70 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 14th February 6:45pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday 21st February 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Training weekend Friday evening 23rd February to Sunday 25th February, venue and times TBA at planning

May 2018 Silver Training Course: $70 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 9th May 6:45pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday 16th May 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Training weekend Friday evening 19th May to Sunday 21st May, venue and times TBA at planning

November 2018 Silver Training Course: $70 per person
Preparation and Planning Days Wednesday 6th November 6:45pm to 9:00pm and Wednesday 13th November 6:45pm to 9:00pm, PLUS
Overnight Feild Training weekend Friday evening 23rd November to Sunday 25th November, venue and times TBA at planning

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be at least in the school year they turn 15 years of age.
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.
• If wanting DofEIA accreditation must have completed DofEIA Bronze Journey

If you are interested in courses in the Waikato please email Sharon Hodson: waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
or phone (07) 824 0878.

We run a range of outdoor training courses from specialist courses on Navigation, River Safety, Outdoor Risk Management and Outdoor First Aid to more general ones covering a range of different aspects of Bushcraft.

Note: the topics covered on all the bushcraft courses are the same, however the level of information covered and practised will increase with each level. All courses involve travel in the bush carrying all your gear, and will require a reasonable level of fitness.

If you have any questions then please contact Helen at otnzwgtn@gmail.com

The following 2018 courses have been organised by the Wellington Branch of OTNZ:

• Te Araroa Course - $ 100 / person.

This course is aimed at people interested in doing the New Zealand Te Araroa trail covering all aspects of bushcraft and the New Zealand environment.

Prep Day - 28th January 2018

Will cover emergency gear, clothing, equipment, First Aid, food and cooking, map reading.

Weekend in the Bush - Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th February 2018

Will cover survival and shelters, communication, environmental care, emergency fire lighting, navigation excercise and route finding, river safety, weather, native plants.

To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_vvL43hRcXgSSUWVsQOJE7WptOHpGl4c4VbiBsaKS2W71SQ/viewform

• Intermediate / Advanced Bushcraft ( Silver / Gold DofEIA training) - $80/person.

For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft Course, or who have some experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further. Or who have extensive experience in the bush and want to really develop their skills to the advanced level.

Preparation Day - Sunday 18th February (preparation in the classroom)

Safety requirements, First Aid, clothing, equipment, food and cooking, map reading, and trip planning - for the training weekend.

Weekend in the Bush - Friday 23rd February 2018 (evening) to to Sunday 25th February 2018

Roadend briefings, night travel and campout, environmental care, food and cooking, map reading and route planning, on and off-track navigation, leadership, route finding, compass use, survival and shelters, stoves and fuels. emergency fire lighting, river safety.

To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepMhnY2-RQTH5eaTUN8Lc9c_iI8OZejMK9lswhnjJbsWpOCw/viewform



• Introduction to Bushcraft / Bronze DofEIA training - $60/person.

If you've never been in the bush before or only a couple of times, this course will teach you the basic bushcraft skills. Suitable for all (minimum age 14 years old).

Preparation Day - Sunday 1st April 2018 (preparation in the class room)

Introductions, objectives, ground rules, safety requirements, first aid, clothing, equipment, food and cooking, map reading, trip planning.

Weekend in the Bush - 7th & 8th April 2018

Environmental care, food and cooking, map reading, leadership, survival & shelters, stoves and fuels, emergency fire lighting, on track navigation, river safety.

To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrwxUf0MKmL96DmuhDkWhwraeUY_MSCyHbZ3cK14Fy4fqXyw/viewform



• Silver DofEIA expedition - $50 / person

For those wanting to do their 3 day silver expedition. Preference given to those who have done the intermediate bushcraft course.

Planning Day 31st March 2018.

Expedition will be the 27th to 29th April 2018.

Contact: otnzwgtn@gmail.com



• Navigation Course - $50/person.

An in-depth course to teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation both in the bush and above the bushline. Suitable for all levels. 10 participants maximum.

Evening of Theory - Monday 5th March 2018

Walk and practise - Sunday 11th March - Rimutaka Forest Park

To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedBpw07wqy2SW79SH1vShGruSJQwZhLR27T5tpQm4Kt2nV4Q/viewform



• Other Courses

We can run additional courses for groups of 6 or more if these dates are not suitable or if you would like something more specialised. Please get in touch otnzwgtn@gmail.com



• Instructor Training

Do you have lots of bushcraft experience and want to pass this on to others? We are looking for new instructors to join the Wellington OTNZ team. We will provide the training and help you gain your Skills Active outdoor leader qualification, in return you will be required to instruct on a number of future courses.

Please get in touch otnzwgtn@gmail.com

The following Duke of Edinburgh International Award 2017 courses have been organised by the West Coast Branch of OTNZ:

• DofEIA Bronze Training - cost $60 per person
  
  
• DofEIA Silver Training - cost $75 per person
  
  
• DofEIA Gold Training - cost $85 per person
  
  

Courses can be run on demand providing there are Instructors available.

If you are interested in joining a course run by OTNZ West Coast Branch please contact Justin Blacklock at otnzwestcoast@gmail.com
or phone: 027 822 0011.

• Fundamental Bushcraft Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Bronze Adventurous Journey training
• Intermediate Bush Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Silver Adventurous Journey training
• Advanced Bushcraft Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Gold Adventurous Journey training
• Bushcraft with extended Navigation
• Fundamental Navigation Skills
• Intermediate Navigation Skills
• Advanced Navigation Skills
• Above the Bushline Skills
• River Safety Skills
• Outdoor Risk Management
• Outdoor Emergency Management, including Extended Care
• Instructor Training and Assessment
• ... and much more...

• Either through one of our cost effective courses,
• Or join our Member training pathway, which (provided you complete the course work to an appropriate standard) will entitle you to recognition of a NZQA standards qualification. We aim for this to be at no cost after having contributed an appropriate number of volunteer hours with OTNZ.