Adventure Education New Zealand

This is your opportunity to obtain specialist skills and knowledge for your career in the Scuba Diving Industry or the Adventure Tourism Industry. 

 Begin with the “Master Diver” programme which provides you with advanced scuba diving knowledge, skills and experience so you become, not just comfortable in the underwater environment, but proficient.  You may also choose to broaden your skill base by selecting from a range of optional specialties such as underwater navigation, marine species identification, underwater search & recovery, and diver stress & rescue.

 Upon completion you may choose to enter employment or go on to the Professional Dive Instructor course which enables you to teach others how to dive.  Many students find that this boosts their employability, and provides them with the freedom to apply for work anywhere in the world. 

Market Leader in New Zealand

Adventure Education Limited is New Zealand’s leading educator in adventure-based learning. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the government agency responsible for setting and monitoring education qualifications in New Zealand, recognises Adventure Education Limited as an accredited provider of dive training.

As well as Adventure Education and NZQA qualifications you may receive certification from giant USA diver-training agency Scuba Schools International (SSI). Your qualifications are recognised world wide.

The Adventure Education Story

Adventure Education was started in 1996 by chief executive, Mark Scapens.

Mark’s vision was to create an organisation specialising in outdoor adventure training at tertiary level. He saw a gap in the guide and instructor level training being offered by traditional tertiary providers. “Our research showed their courses seldom delivered the full range of skills that the outdoor adventure industry needed,” says Mark.

With a background in the dive industry Mark started Adventure Education with a scuba diving focus. Within three years Adventure Education became the market leader in dive training with a nationwide network of dive training facilities throughout New Zealand.


Courses aligned with industry needs

Mark has modelled the content and quality of Adventure Education courses after talking to industry and listening to what employers want in new recruits. “They stressed the importance of good communication skills and practical experience so we specifically build these elements and other unique qualities into our courses,” he says.

As well as theoretical knowledge Adventure Education graduates enter the workforce with “employment ready” skills. It is the company’s philosophy to ensure students graduate with confidence in their own leadership ability and professionalism. “This way we enable them to be successful in entering industry related employment or continuing their studies in related fields,” says Mark.

Unique instruction and qualifications

A unique point of difference from other tertiary providers is the high level of one-to-one learning available to Adventure Education students. Small classes taught by dedicated experienced instructors help Adventure Education graduates reach their fullest potential.

Adventure Education is working with other tertiary institutions to develop cross-crediting arrangements into higher education including diploma and degree courses in outdoor recreation, tourism management and marine science.

As well as offering New Zealand Qualifications Association (NZQA) approved courses, Adventure Education offers students unique industry qualifications recognised worldwide by the outdoor adventure industry.

Big Fish Group

Adventure Education Limited is part of the larger Big FishGroup Ltd which includes four other companies - SSI New Zealand Limited, QJumpers, Adventure Sports Institute and Adventure Education Limited.

SSI New Zealand Limited is the franchise for giant USA diver-training agency Scuba Schools International (SSI). QJumpers is an online Recruitment company - catering to both the employer and employee. 

CONTACT

Postal Address:
Adventure Education
PO Box 13354
Tauranga
Tel:  +64 7 571 4350
Fax: +64 7 571 4360

 

CONTACT Postal Address: Adventure Education PO Box 13354 Tauranga Tel:  +64 7 571 4350 Fax: +64 7 571 4360 Email: info@adventureeducation.co.nz Website: www.adventureeducation.co.nz