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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.

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