Level 1 Packages
Overview of our Level 1 assessment options for 2026.
US
Title
Ver.
Credits
Time
Location
425
Participate in a day tramp
7
2
1 day
TBA
426
Participate in an overnight camp
7
2
1 night
TBA
470
Participate in low ropes course activities
6
1
1 day
Wainui
20210
Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing
3
2
1 day
Titahi Bay / Ōtaki
Level 2 Packages
US
Title
Ver.
Credits
Time
Location
457
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
7
2
1 day
Makara Peak
485
Participate in an introductory rafting experience
8
3
2 days
Ōtaki River (Grade 2)
20152
Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques
3
2
1 day
Titahi Bay / Ōtaki
20157
Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above
3
2
2 days
Titahi Bay / Ōtaki
26249
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
2
2
2 days
TBA
Level 3 Unit Standards – 2026
Table-based overview of our Level 3 assessment options.
US
Title
Ver.
Credits
Time
Location
427
Demonstrate crossing rivers
8
2
2 days
Ōtaki
20150
Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above
4
2
2 days
Titahi Bay
20150
Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and sustainability for outdoor recreation
3
2
1 day
Ōtaki Gorge
20817
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
3
2
1 day
Makara Peak
All prices are per student and are GST exclusive, and don’t include transport, food, overnight staff or mountain bike hire if required.
Assessments that include rafting, climbing/abseiling, and ropes courses include all safety gear and venue hire.
Tents, cookers (but not the gas) and billies are included for camping trips if required (any camping fees are additional).
Safety Audit Certificates provided through our partnership with Captivate Adventures Ltd.
Minimum numbers apply (normally 18 students).
Note these are assessment only options, you will need to teach students some skills for these assessments before they get to us. For example, an indoor climbing session or two before coming on a climbing or high ropes assessment, or riding in class time prior to biking assessment. For low ropes course and rafting assessments, all training is included in the assessment day, as it’s hard to practise anywhere else, but students will still need to be up to date with codes of practice for activities etc they are going to complete. Teacher info kits available if required.
We highly recommend combining these units with Outdoor Management units that all schools have consent to assess for. You can buy assessment resources for these from EONZ.
Kapiti Skills can also offer Outdoor Management units at Level 3. If you’re interested, please let me know and we can work out a plan to deliver them with you.
Note we can combine assessments together. For example, climbing and rafting over 2 days – they get to do both on each day, fulfilling the requirements for both and minimising time out of school.
I’m happy to discuss options, please email or call.
Cheers
Pete Dawson
Programme Manager
Kapiti Skills Centre
027 2500 007
pete@kapitiskills.ac.nz
2026 Packages & Pricing
Download the full NZQA unit standards and pricing guide for Kapiti Skills Centre.