3111: Bush Instructor Training - OENZ

    Run by Outdoor Education New Zealand

    Course ID:3111
    Start Date:24-10-2022
    End Date: 30-10-2022
    Closing Date: 12-09-2022
    Member Price: 2999.00
    Course Discipline: Bush
    Qualification:
    Location: Central South Island
    Course Type: Training

    What is required to complete the application process:
     

    Bush Instructor Training

    This is a seven day Instructor Training course run by Outdoor Education New Zealand, specifically designed for people who are wanting to lead people in the bush environment. Aimed at those who are working towards NZOIA Bush 1, or are wanting to become trip leaders for clubs and social groups.

     

    Prerequisites

    Before attending this course, you must be competent walking in varied terrain, navigating confidently with a map and compass on and off track, and have completed a comprehensive river crossing course.

     

    Course Content

     

    Weather Forecast

    • Applying weather forecasting to decision making & trip planning

    Survival skills

    • Building a natural survival shelter
    • Field weather observations and predictions
    • Fire lighting
    • Knife safety

    Camping skills

    • Selecting a suitable campsite for a group
    • Pitching tents
    • Fire lighting
    • Managing and setting up tarps/group shelters

    Understanding and demonstrating teaching skills and group management in the following:

    • Contour features
    • Topographical maps
    • Compass techniques
    • Clothing & equipment choices and management
    • Using and understanding limitations of emergency communication devices.
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Moving on and off-track with a group

    Facilitating River Crossing With Groups

    • Hazards
    • River characteristics
    • River crossing principles
    • Decision Making
    • River crossing methods
    • Recovery

    Leadership/instructional skills:

    • Plan and prepare 2 x single-day educational and safe bush experiences for model clients
    • Lead and manage a group for 2 non-consecutive days in the bush environment
    • Apply effective safety management applicable to group, terrain, and environmental conditions

     

    Visit Bush Instructor Training on the OENZ website for more information on:

    - Course Details (eg. accomodation, food, equipment and transport)

    - Instructor Training Pathways

    - Bookings & Course Calendar

    - Contact Information

     

    Course enquires, bookings and payment should be made directly to Outdoor Education New Zealand.  Contact Sarah at: admin@oenz.co.nz ph: 03 329 9076 or go directly to their website at www.oenz.co.nz



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