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Upcoming Courses planned by Auckland Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
This course is designed for hikers to help you develop River safety skills including Hazard assessment and River crossings techniques.
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.
The Auckland Branch of Outdoor Training NZ run Duke of Edinburgh courses.
If you are interested in joining a course in Auckland please contact Vanessa Belton at: ness [dot] brian [at] xtra [dot] co [dot] nz or phone on 027 222 4449.
Upcoming Courses planned by Canterbury Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
If you are interested in joining a course in Canterbury please contact:
Admin - Tania Kendall, 027 675 3333 or email otnzcanterbury [at] gmail [dot] com
Upcoming courses planned by Manawatu Branch Outdoor Training NZ:
The following Bushcraft courses cover the DofEHA training requirements but are not exclusive to DofEHA:
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 DoEHA Bronze / Fundamental bush courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-bronze17
May 2017: Tamaki West (Dannevirke) 19 to 21 May 2017 PLUS prep day 7 May 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 DoEHA 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 DoEHA Gold / Advanced bush courses please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-gold17
July 2017 Journeys:
Bronze practice or qualifier 22 - 23 July
Silver practice or qualifier 21 - 23 July
Gold practice or qualifier 20 - 23 July
A compulsory planning day will be held on 2 July in Palmerston North 9:00 am till planning complete (usually 2-3 hours).
Journey dates are likely to be offered in the Christmas holidays, dates TBA. Please register if interested in these.
To register on one of these Manawatu DoEHA journeys please click on the link:
http://tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-journey17
For 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:
Theory 21st June 2017 6:50 pm - 9:00 pm, Venue TBA
Practical 24th & 25th June 2017
Available on demand
The following Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award courses have been organised by the Waikato Branch of OTNZ for 2016:
5th July 2017 Classroom session, venue TBA
15th & 16th July 2017: Feild Practical, venue TBA
19th September 2017 Classroom session, venue TBA
23rd & 24th Sepeember 2017: Feild 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.comotnzwgtn@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 teh 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/1FAIpQLSfwzV3aVUAPGR6PvzBeMbO8AebHOSiPseTubqgDxaDAX0NzqQ/viewform
A weekend training on the theory behind managing risk for outdoor activities. Important for any person leading groups in the outdoors.
Saturday 24th June 2017 - DAY ONE (classroom theory and practical)
Principles of Risk Management; Risk and hazard identification and management; Perception of risk and competence; Practical applications
Sunday 25th June 2017 - DAY TWO (classroom theory and practical)
Coping with emergancies; Crisis management; Practical Applications
To attend this course please fill out the form at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiDA3J6Yy9fbjklPYluMuy3-Wx-9DbCGavgkKSSjaSIMVvMA/viewform
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
Dates TBC
The following Duke of Edinburgh Hillary 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 [at] gmail [dot] com
or phone: 027 822 0011.
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