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Upcoming Courses planned by Auckland Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
The Auckland Branch of Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ) is running a River Safety Skills course. This course is designed for hikers to help you develop River Safety skills including Hazard Assessment and River Crossings techniques.
When: Sunday 1st October 2017, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm THIS DATE NOW FULL OR
When: Sunday 12th November 2017, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm TRAINING SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
Venue: 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
If these dates don't suit we can take your details and let you know when a suitable option arises.
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.
When: Sunday 27th August 2017, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Venue: South Auckland (exact venue to be confirmed on booking)
15 max people.
Please email your interest to Vanessa Belton at ness.brian@xtra.co.nz, or phone on 027 222 4449
If these dates don't suit we can take your details and let you know when a suitable option arises.
Upcoming Courses planned by Canterbury Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
Sep 2017: Dracophylum Flat Track area 22 to 24 September 2017 PLUS prep evening Thursday 7 Sep 2017.
PREMEET: Thursday 7th September 2017.
Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Road, Waltham at 7 pm to 9 pm - Please be along early so we can begin on time.
To ensure OTNZ covers all safety aspects of the weekend away.
Bring pen, paper and lots of questions and plenty of laughter.
WEEKEND AWAY: 22nd -24th September 2017 (Friday night to Sunday pm).
Meet at Springfield (at the Public Toilets) by 7 pm and move in convoy to the Dracophylum Flat Track up the Broken River Ski Field Road. Return to this point 3pm Sunday.
To register please click on the link: http://tinyurl.com/Bushcraft-2017
Rivers have traditionally been the second biggest killer of New Zealanders in the back country.
The course covers 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.
October Course:
Premeet Friday 27th October 2017 at 1900 hrs (7 pm), venue to be advised
Field training: Saturday 28 October 2017, venue Waimakariri River, time 0830 hrs TBC.
November Course:
Premeet Friday 24th November 2017 at 1900 hrs (7 pm), venue to be advised.
Field training: Saturday 25th November 2017, venue Waimakariri River, time 0830 hrs TBC.
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:
Sep 2017: Mt Holdsworth (Masterton) 15 to 17 September 2017 PLUS prep day 3 Sep 2017. The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday. Compulsory prep day is Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue PNGHS). A Hawkes Bay prep option may be possible if sufficient demand.
To register on one of these Manawatu Branch DoEIA Bronze / Fundamental bush courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-bronze17
August 2017: Tamaki West (Dannevirke) 25 to 27 August 2017 PLUS prep day 20 August 2017. The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday. Compulsory prep day is Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue PNGHS).
To register on one of these Manawatu Branch DoEIA Silver / Intermediate bush courses please click on the link:http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-silver17
August 2017: Mill Block (Levin) 11- 13 Aug 2017 PLUS prep day 30 July 2017. The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday. Compulsory prep day is Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue PNGHS). A Hawkes Bay prep option may be possible if sufficient demand.
October 2017: Mill Block (Levin) 13 -15 Oct 2017 PLUS prep day 24 Sep 2017. The training weekend is 7:30 pm Friday night to 3:00 pm Sunday. Compulsory prep day is Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Palmerston North (venue PNGHS). A Hawkes Bay prep option may be possible if sufficient demand.
To register on one of these Manawatu Branch DoEIA Gold / Advanced bush courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-gold17
October 2017 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 7 - 8 October *
Silver practice or qualifier 7 - 9 October *
Gold practice or qualifier 7 - 10 October
* A compulsory planning day will be held on 24 September 2017 in Palmerston North 9:00 am till planning complete (usually 2-3 hours). Gold journeys will be planned electronically.
December 2017 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 9 - 10 December*
Silver practice or qualifier 9 - 11 December*
Gold practice or qualifier 9 - 12 December*
* A compulsory planning day will be held about 2 weeks prior in Palmerston North, dates TBA, 9:00 am till planning complete (usually 2-3 hours). Gold journeys will be planned electronically. Journey locations are chosen by the journey group.
Please register if interested in these.
To register on one of these Manawatu DoEIA journeys please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-journey17
Rivers have traditionally been the second biggest killer of New Zealanders in the back country.
Theory and practical day - Sunday 18th November 2017
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.
To attend this course please fill out the form at: http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-river17For further information on 2017 courses please email Lucie Petrova: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 951 0285.
Upcoming Courses planned by Taranaki Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
Available on demand
Available on demand
The following Duke of Edinburgh International Award courses have been organised by the Waikato Branch of OTNZ for 2017:
19th September 2017 Classroom session, venue TBA
23rd & 24th September 2017: Field Practical, venue TBA
Date TBA: Classroom Preparation, venue TBA
25th & 26th November: Practical, venue TBA
Courses can be run on demand providing there are Instructors available.
If you are interested in courses in the Waikato please email Sharon Hodson: waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
or phone (07) 8240878.
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 2017 courses have been organised by the Wellington Branch of OTNZ:
For those who have done the Intermediate Bushcraft course, (or similar training) or who have extensive experience in the bush and want to really develop their skills.
Preparation Day - Sunday 27th August 2017 (Preparation in the classroom)
Introductions, Objectives, & Ground Rules, Revising: Safety Requirements, First Aid, Clothing, Equipment, Food and Cooking, Map Reading, and Extended Trip Planning.
Weekend in the Bush - Friday 1st September 2017 (evening) to 3rd September 2017
Roadend Briefings, Night Travel and Campout. Environmental Care, Food and Cooking, Map reading & Route planning, Off-track Navigation & Leadership, Survival & Shelters, Stoves and Fuels. Campcraft, Environmental Care, Emergency Fire lighting, Practical Advanced Navigation & Group Management, River Safety, Debrief.
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz4mVyV5JzfBrk5pLhfeGkSsoT1z3fj3Xbgx9odqFB3deSPw/viewform
For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft course, or who have some experience in the bush and want to develop their skills furher.
Preparation Day - Sunday 10th September 2017 (preparation in the class room)
Introductions, Objectives, Ground Rules, Safety Requirements, First Aid, Clothing, Equipment, Food and Cooking, Map Reading, Trip Planning - for the training weekend.
Weekend in the Bush - Friday 15th September 2017 (evening) to 17th September 2017
Roadend Briefings, Night Travel and Campout. Environmental Care, Food and Cooking, Map reading & Route planning, Off-track Navigation & Leadership, Route Finding, Compass Use, Leadership, Survival & Shelters, Stoves and Fuels. Campcraft, Environmental Care, Emergency Fire lighting, Navigation Practical, River Safety, Debrief.
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepMhnY2-RQTH5eaTUN8Lc9c_iI8OZejMK9lswhnjJbsWpOCw/viewform
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 29th October 2017 (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 - 4th & 5th November 2017
Environmental Care, Food and Cooking, Map reading, Leadership, Survival & Shelters, Stoves and Fuels. Campcraft, Environmental Care, Emergency Fire lighting, Navigation Practical, River Safety, Debrief.
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf2w0kFfU-TqD7ANPYn0BaUBq8jOiXUbVvSHdjuIklNtl61Q/viewform
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. 6 participants maximum.
Evening of Theory - Monday 6th November 2017
Walk and practise - Sunday 12th November 2017 - Rimutaka Forest Park
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPxbA_d3GWdo5syUYar9NAfLRT9YFm54f_07xsCos86dL4_Q/viewform
Rivers have traditionally been the second biggest killer of New Zealanders in the back country.
Theory and practical day - Sunday 3rd December 2017
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.
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYF4AFJKmimYxUuSa6OqLwe4Y84pMM7Uahv_alI3Em6K7jeA/viewform
A weekend training on the theory behind managing risk for outdoor activities. Important for any person leading groups in the outdoors.
Principles of Risk Management; Risk and hazard identification and management; Perception of risk and competence; Practical applications.Coping with emergencies; Crisis management; Practical Applications
No date has been set for our next Risk Management Course. Please fill out the following form to register your interest:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwNYVkm0JgYfZ7netifklWSknDNDJ6zi8ExTQkvtrMnMjN6A/viewform
16-17th September will be run in conjunction with Triple 1 Care.
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 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 ODFA qualification, you only need to attend the 2nd day of the course.
To participate on this course - please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwzV3aVUAPGR6PvzBeMbO8AebHOSiPseTubqgDxaDAX0NzqQ/viewform?c=0&w=1&includes_info_params=true
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:
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.
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