Outdoor Training NZ Courses Available

Upcoming Courses planned by Auckland Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

OTNZ takes its responsibility towards the prevention of Kauri Dieback seriously. We are in the process of establishing new areas of operations where we can provide quality training opportunities, in the Auckland region.

• River Safety Skills Course: $60 per person

This course is designed for hikers - to help plan for journeys that may involve rivers and bodies of water, develop river safety skills including hazard assessment and river crossings techniques.



• Saturday 3 October 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Karangahake Gorge
  
  Course Full



• Saturday 7 November 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Karangahake Gorge
  
  Link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_QIjvHSLE6O6BLrdWN3SzJaYNcnDl11n0CtR_sKqIwg/viewform registrations close Wednesday 28 October



• Sunday 8 November 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm Karangahake Gorge
  
  Link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12ll0UaY9Yft0_U1qXLR2AjMLxuJl6yBtrd8nd04rlyg/viewform registrations close Thursday 29 October

Please register using the links above or email queries to auckland@outdoortraining.nz



• Basic Navigation and Compass Training Course: $60 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 well marked tracks in areas typically open to the general public. The compass will be introduced and used in conjunction with maps to learn about taking and following bearings.

• Theory Tuesday 17 November 2020 7:00 - 9:00pm, Henderson
  PLUS Practical Saturday 21 November 2020 10:00am - 3:00pm, Wenderholm Regional Park.
  
  Link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rgib_srpU2ET-I2P2mzgW_PI7nHTgUh7nci49bZpLuM/viewform registrations close Monday 9 November.

Please register using the links above or email queries to auckland@outdoortraining.nz



• Introduction to Bushcraft Course: $90 per person (18 years +)

This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge, skills and confidence for adults with little or no New Zealand bushcraft knowledge or experience to commence their activities in the outdoors more safely for a one-day or overnight hike. It briefly covers all the basics: planning, clothing, equipment, communication devices, leave no trace principles, cooking outdoors, navigation (map and compass), shelters (sleep outdoors), first aid, weather, river safety awareness, and survival techniques.

• Practical Saturday and Sunday 28 - 29 November 2020 (changed dates), location to be advised (Auckland region - most likely Kaukapakapa).
  
  Link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-sclQYHbMIYTA2vbkzoaPJq6R5CURJBRxVwKNV00GUe4o7g/viewform registrations close Wednesday 18 November.

Please register using the links above or email queries to auckland@outdoortraining.nz



• Intro Survival Course: $90 per person (18 years +)

This two day practical course is designed to provide the participants with basic bushcraft survival skills.

• Practical Saturday and Sunday 12 - 13 September 2020, location to be advised. (Auckland region - most likely private land in the Waitakeres)
  
  Link to register https://forms.gle/DwcYxwUnVZRWt2Sb8 registrations close Wednesday 2 September.
  
  This course is full, unless we drop to Covid19 Alert Level One. Please contact auckland@outdoortraining.nz if you'd like to put your name on the waiting list.

Please register using the link above or email queries to auckland@outdoortraining.nz



• Training Delivery Course: cost TBA

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz

Upcoming Courses planned by Bay of Plenty Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

The following Bushcraft courses cover the DofEIA training requirements for Adventurous Journeys:

• Bronze DofEIA AJ Training Course: $40 per DoEIA participant
  

  • 2nd & 3rd October 2020 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days) location: Tauranga
    
    For further information please email gerrypurcell@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 549 1167

• Silver DofEIA AJ Training Course: $40 per DoEIA participant
  

  • 5th & 6th October 2020 (9:00 am Sat to 4:00 pm Sun) Location: Tauranga and Kaimai Range
    
    For further information please email gerrypurcell@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 549 1167

• Gold DofEIA AJ Training Course: $40 per DoEIA participant
  

  • 7th & 8th December 2020 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days) Location: Tauranga and Karangahake Gorge (Waihi)
    
    For further information please email gerrypurcell@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 549 1167

• Outdoor First Aid (Unit Standard 424) Training Course: $60 per DoEIA participant
  

  • 28th November 2020 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) location: Tauranga

  • Pre-requisite - current Workplace First Aid (Unit Standards 6400, 6401, 6402)

  For further information please email gerrypurcell@xtra.co.nz or phone (07) 549 1167

Upcoming Courses planned by Canterbury Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

• Bushcraft Course: $60.00 per person

This Course will endeavour to develop your Personal Practical Skills to use in the Bush by experiencing the Outdoors with Qualified Instructors.

2020 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

• Navigation Course $30.00 per person

This Course will endeavour to develop your Personal Practical Skills and prepare you for tramping safely in the Outdoors led by Qualified Instructors.

2020 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

• River Safety Course $30.00 per person

DO YOU NEED TO CROSS?

Rivers are one of the greatest hazards in the New Zealand outdoors - learn how to read a river and where is the best place to cross

This is a practical course which will include:

• Reading the river: when not to cross and where to cross
• Practicing: crossing techniques, pack floating and escape from pack entrapment
You do not need to be a confident swimmer to do this course.

2020 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

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:

• Open Bushcraft Course (also suitable for Bronze DofEIA ): $60 per person


• 6 September 2020 Prep day (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm) and
  18 - 20 September 2020 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3 pm) location: Mill Block (near Levin)

To register for any Bronze DofEIA or Fundamental Bushcraft Course click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-bronze
For further information please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.



• Open Intermediate Bushcraft course (also suitable for Silver DofEIA): $70 per person


• 18 - 20 September 2020 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location: Mill Block (near Levin)

To register for any Silver DofEIA or Intermediate Bushcraft course click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-silver
For further information please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.




• Open Advanced Bushcraft course (also suitable for Gold DofEIA): $85 per person


• 18 - 20 September 2020 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location: Mill Block (near Levin)

To register for any Gold DofEIA or Advanced Bushcraft course click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-gold
For further information please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.



• DofEIA Journeys: $30 per person plus the group shares the transport and accommodation cost of a shadow. There are options with the Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North regions.



October 2020 journeys - registrations close 18 September:

• Bronze practice or qualifier 10-11 October 2020


• Silver practice or qualifier 9-11 October 2020


• Gold practice or qualifier 8-11 October 2020



December 2020 journeys - registrations close 20 November:

• Bronze practice or qualifier 12 - 13 December 2020


• Silver practice or qualifier 12 - 14 December 2020


• Gold practice or qualifier 12 - 15 December 2020



To register for any Journey click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-journey
For further information please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.



• River Safety - $50/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.

• 31 October 2020 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Starts at Te Horo for the theory and moves to Otaki Gorge Rd for the practical.
• 31 January 2021 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Starts at Te Horo for the theory and moves to Otaki Gorge Rd for the practical.

To register for any River Safety course click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-river
For further information please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.




For further information on Manawatu Branch OTNZ courses please email Heather Grady: chair@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 354 1104 or 021 210 9859.



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Taranaki Branch Courses

Upcoming courses planned by Taranaki Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

• Bush Navigation Training $30 per person



This course will teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation in New Zealand bush.

The theory and practical training day covers how to:

• Interpret and follow a map
• Use a compass
• Develop location awareness
• Navigate both on track and off track
• Use a GPS

Prerequisites:

Participants must

• Be over 18 years of age OR over 14 if accompanied by a parent/caregiver
• Have a reasonable standard of fitness and be able to carry a daypack

Course:

• 22 November 2020 8:00 am concludes 4:00 pm.

  For registrations please go to https://tinyurl.com/yb6ud28q
  Registrations close 8 November 2020.

For further information contact:
OTNZ Taranaki Branch secretary at otnz.taranaki@gmail.com



• River Safety Training: $30 per person

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

The River Safety training provides:

• understanding of rivers and hazards
• how to evaluate sites for safe crossing
• managing a group crossing
• practising crossing techniques, pack floating and how to self-rescue if swept away.

You do not need to be a confident swimmer to do this course.

Further information will be provided once registration is completed.

Course:

• 18 October 2020 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

  For registrations please go to https://tinyurl.com/yacqwh8n
  Registrations close 04 October 2020

For further information contact: OTNZ Branch secretary at otnz.taranaki@gmail.com.

For information on Taranaki Courses please contact the Taranaki Chair or Admin.

Chair - Dave Digby email: nugget2000@xtra.co.nz

Admin - Gail Geange email: otnz.taranaki@gmail.com or phone (06) 753 4302

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.

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.

Introductory Bushcraft Courses

• July and August: Tuesday July 28th (theory), plus 1st and 2nd August Overnight Practical Field trip. Kaimai Ranges.


• September 2020: Tuesday 1st (theory), plus Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th (practical)


• October 2020: Tuesday 13th (theory), plus Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th (practical)


• November 2020: Tuesday 24th (theory), plus Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th (practical)

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

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

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 $50 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,
• Navigation field trip. Training based on experimental learning as part of the planned day. 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.

Basic Navigation Courses

• September 2020: Tuesday 8th September: Theory lesson 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, venue TBA.
  PLUS (field trip) Saturday 12th September time 8:30 am to 4.00 pm, Pirongia Forest Park


• September / October 2020: Tuesday 29th September: Theory lesson 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, venue TBA.
  PLUS (field trip) Saturday 3rd October time 8:30 am to 4.00 pm, Pirongia Forest Park


• November 2020: Tuesday 10th November: Theory lesson 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, venue TBA.
  PLUS (field trip) Saturday 14th November time 8:30 am to 4.00 pm, Pirongia Forest Park

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

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

Course Information

This course is a introduction to navigating at Night it will cover approximately the same route as taken on our Basic Navigation course

Course Fee $50 per person. Registration and payment is required prior to the course.

An in-depth course to teach skills and give you the confidence to navigate during the hours of darkness

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.

Night Navigation Course

Saturday 25th July time 6.00-10.00pm, Kaniwhaniwha Pirongia Forest Park

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

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

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 wellingtonoutdoortraining@gmail.com

The following 2020 courses have been organised by the Wellington Branch of OTNZ:

• Introduction to Bushcraft ( Bronze DofEIA training) - $90/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 unless an adult accompanying).

At the end of this course you will know the basics on how to plan for a trip, what gear and clothing to take and how to use it, ideas of what food to take, navigate on tracks, basic river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, what to do in an emergency, building survival shelters, communications, basic first aid.

• 28 September 2020 (theory) & 2 October 2020 (evening) - 4 October 2020 (3:00 PM) (practical)

  Sorry, course is now full.




• Intermediate Bushcraft ( Silver DofEIA training) - $100/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.

At the end of this course you should feel confident to plan a trip, help lead a group, what gear and clothing you need, ideas for food to take, navigate on track and off track, river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, how to deal with an emergency by building survival shelters, communications, first aid and fire lighting.




• Intermediate / Advanced Bushcraft ( Silver / Gold DofEIA training) - $100/person.

For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft Course and have some experience, or who have a moderate level of experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further.

At the end of this course you should feel confident to plan a trip, lead a group, what gear and clothing you need, ideas for food to take, navigate on track and off track, river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, how to deal with an emergency by building and staying in survival shelters, more advanced communications, first aid and fire lighting, communications, and fire lighting.

• 22 November 2020 (theory) & 27 November 2020 (evening) - 29 November 2020

  To register for this course please complete the form using this link:
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKwEeDMgxGIY4at-OO4-x3cYJXHPKMEn86u46CtIEgMmoCfA/viewform




• Advanced Bushcraft ( Gold DofEIA training) - $100/person.

For those who have done the Intermediate Bushcraft Course and have some experience, or who have a moderate level of experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further.

At the end of this course you should feel confident to plan a trip, lead a group, what gear and clothing you need, ideas for food to take, navigate on track and off track, river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, how to deal with an emergency by building and staying in survival shelters, more advanced communications, first aid and fire lighting, communications, and fire lighting.




• Introduction to Navigation Course - $75/person.

This is an introductory level course to teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation in the New Zealand bush. The course involves an evening in the classroom and a day walk to practise your navigation skills. At the end of this course you should be able to interpret and follow a map and use your compass to navigate both on track and off track. 10 participants maximum per course.

• 24 August 2020 (theory) & 29 August 2020 (practical)

  Sorry, course now fully booked.

  To register for this course please complete the form using this link:
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-tv-TCy_jeIamgmBl5okMdLwlEM2sBxfa473ViikY_lmUDQ/viewform






• River Safety Course - $50/person.

This course is essential for anyone that heads into the New Zealand bush. Suitable for all (minimum age 14 years old unless an adult accompanying). The course involves a morning of theory and an afternoon of practical river crossing. At the end of this course you will be able to observe and determine the main risks of any river, and if it is safe to cross. You will be able to identify the best place to cross and mutual support techniques to help you cross it as an individual or with a group.

• 6 December 2020 River Safety Course
  
  To register, you must complete the form here (click on the link):
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflg7GW_N_TTzJ0w7tR9ScMkaCXDgxGNOR2_VjGfcuhgI-_Tg/viewform



• Outdoor First Aid Course: $290 per person
  

  This course will run in conjunction with Peak Safety.
  This 2 day course is essential for anyone who heads out into the bush or works in remote areas. It will cover basic first aid as well as emergency management of a first aid situation. NZQA standards 6400, 6401, 6402 and 424 will be covered on the course. Participants must be physically fit and complete a pre-course assignment. For those who just need to revalidate their OFA qualification, you only need to attend the second day of the course.

  • 26 - 27 September 2020 (Note dates have been changed)
    
    To register, you must complete the form here (click on the link):
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb23vbM5sV_MkEgTFgjqIFAfEuz77XotzDkdxOHDQxWE_zkw/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 wellingtonoutdoortraining@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 wellingtonoutdoortraining@gmail.com

• 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.