Explore Te Taiao (L1)

Explore Te Taiao – the environment while taking part in active hands-on activities that support efforts to protect New Zealand’s unique biodiversity

Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 Level 1 NCEA credits on this programme.

The Explore Te Taiao programme is an opportunity for Year 11 students to come to Whenua Iti Outdoors and participate in an overnight 4-day programme. 

The Explore Te Taiao programme will introduce students to concepts and activities with an environmental and conservation focus.

Academic Objectives

Students will have the opportunity to achieve academic learning objectives that contribute to their National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) and develop crucial personal and social development skills.

Assessments

Unit NoTitleLevelCredits
3503Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task12
32837Demonstrate knowledge of introductory preparation for an outdoor activity12

Personal and Social Development Objectives:

Personal and social skills are transferable to any chosen career pathway and are considered essential skills by employers.

  • Increasing willingness to learn
  • Understanding and assuming personal responsibility
  • Developing belief in self and increasing confidence
  • Developing a positive attitude
  • Recognising and developing potential
  • Developing resilience skills (coping with challenge and change)
  • Developing positive communication skills

You will leave this course with a bunch of new friends and on an adventure buzz! Check out our latest adventures on Facebook and Instagram.

Pathway Programmes:

Check out our full range of options: Secondary School Programmes

For other options related to this programme refer to Pathway Programmes section below.

Further resources

| Secondary School Programmes | Download our brochure

| Safety First | Find out more about our safety policies

| FAQs | Find answers to most commonly asked questions

| Gear Lists | Go to our Downloads page to find a generic gear list

| Experiential Learning | Find out more about the philosophy that underpins our programmes

Key Components:

  • Environment

Open to:

Year 11 Students

NCEA Level:
4 credits at Level 1

Duration:

Four-day block (Mon-Thurs)

Delivery:

Residential block course (includes overnights)

Location:

Tasman / Nelson

Cost:

 $650 per student

Dates:

2025

21 – 24 July

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Notes:

*Cost includes all transport within the programme, food, equipment, tuition, adventures and fun!
*Transport to and from WIO site is not included.
Payment plans are available, please ask.

Awards:

  • NCEA

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Qualified Instructors

You're in safe hands. Our friendly & highly professional instructors are all industry qualified for a wide range of activities.

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NZQA Qualified and NCEA Aligned

We are NZQA accredited, can offer NCEA Level 1-3 assessments and all programmes align with the NZ Curriculum key competencies.

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Safety Accredited

We put safety first. We are a registered provider of Adventure Activities with Worksafe NZ, and are Safety audit certified with OutdoorsMark.

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