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Appendix A: Qualification Details NZ3765 New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4) The purpose of this qualification is to provide the outdoor and adventure education industry with practitioners who are personally competent across a range of outdoor activities and are able to lead others in some of those activities. Graduates will be capable of operating in low-risk, low-technical dynamic outdoor environments under direct supervision. Graduates will contribute to the cultural, social, environmental and economic wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates of this qualification may be eligible to apply for full registration on the New Zealand Register of Recreation Professionals (NZRRP).

Graduate Profile Graduates of this qualification will be able to: - Manage themselves across a range of outdoor activities, taking into account equipment, weather, local conditions, logistics and safety management. - Apply principles of health, physical and psychological performance to enhance personal competence and safe participation for a range of outdoor activities. - Apply a framework of Kaitiakitanga that incorporates respect for the tikanga and kawa of local iwi and/or hapū, sustainability, and the environment in which they are operating. - Use leadership theories to inform personal leadership and leadership of peers in a range of outdoor activities. - Apply the safety management system of an organisation, including being able to respond appropriately within an emergency care situation. - Plan, prepare and lead outdoor activities in low-risk, low-technical outdoor environments, under direct supervision.

Education Pathway This qualification may build on the: - New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor Experiences (Level 3) [Ref: 2570]; - New Zealand Certificate in Assistant Outdoor Leadership (Level 3) [Ref: 3658]; - National Certificate of Educational Achievement NCEA (Level 3) [Ref: 1039]. This qualification provides a pathway to the New Zealand Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 5) [Ref: 3766].

Employment/Cultural/Community Pathway This qualification may provide a pathway to paid or volunteer roles as a trainee instructor, leader or guide within community and private outdoor or adventure education/recreation/tourism providers.

Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) It is strongly recommended that all individuals hold a first aid certificate either before entering programmes leading towards this qualification or before completing study. Organisations or workplaces within the Outdoor Recreation sector may be covered by The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 depending on their organisation type or whether they provide services to organisations responsible for children and/or youth. Where a learner engages with an organisation and/or activity that is covered by The Vulnerable Children Act 2014, they must successfully meet the safety check requirements. For the purpose of this qualification, engagement may mean employment, practical experience or any learning and assessment within a programme leading to this qualification.

General conditions for programme All learning and assessment within a programme leading to this qualification must be carried out in accordance with the following, as relevant to role and activity:

relevant legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 Privacy Act 1993, and Human Rights Act 1993;

industry Codes such as the Water Safety Code, Boating Safety Code, Outdoor Safety Code, and the relevant Activity Safety Guidelines;

organisational policies and procedures including Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Activity Operating Procedures (AOPs), and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE);

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The Toi Ohomai Regulatory Framework and the Quality Management System Policy No: HS01 Policy Name: Health and Safety (while on campus) and HS02 drug and alcohol policy (while outdoors) (see Appendix B).

Programme Length and Structure This programme is delivered full-time over 32 delivery weeks (1 academic year). The programme is made up of 8 courses as shown in the table below (see Appendix C for the 2020 Academic Calendar and Semester dates).

NZ3765 New Zealand Certificate in Adventure Education (Multi-Skilled) Level 4

120 credits, 32 delivery weeks (8 holiday weeks)

Course Code Course Title

Level Credits Semester delivery

SPOR4003 Personal Performance and Wellbeing 4 15 Semester 1

SPOR4004 Water Activity 1 4 15 Semester 1

SPOR4005 Land Activity 1 4 15 Semester 1

SPOR4009 Safety Management and Emergency Care 4 15 Semester 1

SPOR4006 Lead Outdoor Activities 4 15 Semester 2

SPOR4007 Land Activity 2 4 15 Semester 2

SPOR4008 Water Activity 2 4 15 Semester 2

HUMS4003 Kaitiakitanga and Sustainability 4 15 Semester 2

Course overview Personal performance and well-being: The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply knowledge and

skills in Health, Physical and Psychological performance for personal development

Water Activity (2 courses) – Two courses over the academic year. The first will develop and apply contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of water based adventure activities, to manage self and peers in water environments and experience water based journeys. The second course will develop and apply leadership and contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of water based adventure activities.

Land Activity (2 courses) – Two courses over the academic year. The first will develop and apply contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of land based adventure activities, to manage self and peers, that demonstrate the required technical skills, showing safety, independently and with peers. The second course uses technical skills and leadership theories in a range of outdoor activities.

Lead Outdoor Activities - The aim of this course is for learners to develop the skills to plan, prepare and lead a group activity in a selected pursuit.

Kaitiakitanga and Sustainability - The aim of this course is for learners to develop a practical knowledge and understanding in tikanga, kawa of mana whenua and sustainable practice.

Safety management and emergency care - The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply knowledge of safety and management systems and respond appropriately to emergency situations and how these can be applied to self and peers in the outdoors.

Course expectations: The assessments for the courses are practical and theory. Students will be expected to

complete an electronic portfolio of evidence to meet the learning outcomes of the eight courses. Students must pass all assessments within each course to successfully pass the course; a pass mark is 50% and above. All courses in the programme are to be achieved to successfully pass the NZ3765 New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4).

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Course Descriptors

SPOR4003: Personal Performance and Well-being

Course Level 4 Course Credits 15 EFTS 0.1250

Pre-requisites Nil Co-requisites Nil

Course Version (New, Type 1 or 2 change)

New 1 Academic Committee Resolution Number

APMC18/161 Date Approved

3.8.18 Date Effective

S1, 2019

Teacher-directed Learning Hours 40 Total Self-directed Learning Hours

70 Total Learning Hours

150 Teacher-directed Practice/Work Integrated Hours

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Total Directed Learning Hours 80

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GRADUATE PROFILE

GPO2 Apply principles of health, physical and psychological performance to enhance personal competence and safe participation for a range of outdoor activities. 15 credits

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply knowledge and skills in Health, Physical and

Psychological performance for personal development.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES INDICATIVE CONTENT

1. Explain the basic principles of health, physical and psychological effects on personal performance.

2. Apply the principles of health to ensure maximum personal performance.

3. Enhance personal skills through awareness of physical and psychological requirements of outdoor activities.

Nutrition plan

Anatomy and physiology

Personal training programme

Technical skills development

Physical and psychological performance

Injury prevention

Group processes and dynamics

Communication including conflict resolution

Social development

Employability Skills

Goal setting and personal development

Safety competence and participation

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes

Assessed Percentage Weighting

1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

This course is assessed using achievement based assessment. Learners must complete, submit and gain 50% in each assessment activity contained within the summative Portfolio to pass and receive credit for this course.

DELIVERY RESOURCES

During delivery of this course the following legislative documents must be adhered to:



organisational policies and procedures including Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Activity Operating Procedures (AOPs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Specialist Resources, Facilities and Equipment:

Classroom

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SPOR4004: Water Activity 1







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GPO 1 Manage themselves across a range of outdoor activities, taking into account equipment, weather, local conditions, logistics and safety management. 15 credits

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of

water based adventure activities, to manage self in water environments and experience water based journeys.



1. Safely manage self for a water based activity.

2. Develop and deliver a teaching progression in a water-based activity to suit specific needs.

3. Apply relevant water skills to the water activity selected.

Personal performance

Team work

Risk and hazard identification, management and crisis planning

Trip planning: weather, logistics, risk management plan

Water Hydrology

Relevant equipment and managing resources

Technical activity skills development

Water and craft based rescues

Launching, landing, maneuvering a craft

Facilitation and briefing techniques (i.e./ communication)

Tikanga and kawa of local Hapū and/or Iwi

ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%

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DELIVERY RESOURCES






Appropriate equipment for a range of water based outdoor and adventure instruction and activities. For this course may include:

Kayak equipment

Rafting equipment

Surf and SUP equipment

Sea Kayak equipment

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SPOR4005: Land Activity 1







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GPO 1 - Manage themselves across a range of outdoor activities, taking into account equipment, weather, local conditions, logistics and safety management. 15 credits

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of

land based adventure activities, to manage self and demonstrate the required technical and safety

management skills.



1. Safely manage self for a land based activity.

2. Apply trip management planning to a land based activity.

3. Apply land-based skills relevant to the land activity chosen.

Team work

Technical activity skill development


Emergency and rescue techniques

Trip planning: weather, logistics, risk management plan

Emergency scenarios



Setting boundaries and ground rules

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%



DELIVERY RESOURCES






Appropriate equipment for a range of land based outdoor and adventure instruction and activities. For this course may include:

Rock Climbing

Tramping and bushcraft

Hiking / Tramping

Mountain biking

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SPOR4006: Lead Outdoor Activities







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GPO 6 Plan, prepare and lead outdoor activities in low-risk, low-technical outdoor environments, under direct

supervision.

15 credits

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop the skills to plan, prepare and lead a group activity in a

selected pursuit.



1. Identify appropriate leadership styles and techniques and how they are relevant to leading outdoor activities.

2. Plan and prepare an outdoor experience for a group activity.

3. Safely lead an outdoor experience for a group

in a selected pursuit.

Organisational safety management systems

Leadership theories (styles, facilitation, communication)

Weather forecasting


Emergency care scenarios

Experiential learning

Principles of leading, guiding, instructing

Role modelling

Building rapport

Group management skills

Progressions and sequencing activities

Setting boundaries and ground rules


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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%



DELIVERY RESOURCES






Rock Climbing


Hiking / Tramping

Rock Climbing


Hiking / Tramping

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SPOR4007: Land Activity 2







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GPO 1 Manage themselves across a range of outdoor activities, taking into account equipment, weather, local

conditions, logistics and safety management. (10 credits)

GPO 4 Use leadership theories to inform personal leadership and leadership of peers in a range of outdoor activities. (5 credits)

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to use technical skills and leadership theories in a range of outdoor

activities.



1. Apply appropriate leadership theories to self and peer groups in an outdoor activity.

2. Apply risk-management principles and processes to an outdoor activity.

3. Apply land based technical skills relevant to

outdoor activities.

Leadership theories


Principles of leading and guiding

Interpretation (guiding/story telling)

Risk Management prinicples and processes

Safety Management

Weather forecasting

Navigation techniques

Campcraft

Movement skills

Tikanga and kawa of local Hapu and/or Iwi

ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%

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DELIVERY RESOURCES






Appropriate equipment for a range of land based outdoor and adventure instruction and activities. For this course may include:

Campcraft / Bushcraft

Mountain biking

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SPOR4008: Water Activity 2







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GPO 1 Manage themselves across a range of outdoor activities, taking into account equipment, weather, local

conditions, logistics and safety management. (10 credits)

GPO 4 Use leadership theories to inform personal leadership and leadership of peers in a range of outdoor activities. (5 credits)

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for students to develop and apply leadership and contemporary knowledge and skills in the pursuit of water based adventure activities, to manage self and peers in water environments and experience water based journeys.



1. Lead self and peers in a water environment.

2. Apply water activity skills relevant to the outdoor environment.

3. Demonstrate craft-based rescues.

Emergency and rescue techniques

Technical activity skill development



Water Hydrology

Leadership

River crossing (if applicable)


Tikanga and kawa of local Hapu and/or Iwi Setting boundaries and ground rules

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%



DELIVERY RESOURCES






Appropriate equipment for a range of water based outdoor and adventure instruction and activities. For this course may include:

Kayak equipment

Rafting equipment

Surf and SUP equipment

Sea Kayak equipment

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HUMS4003: Kaitiakitanga and Sustainability







S1, 2019




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GPO 3 Apply a framework of kaitiakitanga that incorporates respect for the tikanga and kawa of local iwi and/or hapū, sustainability, and the environment in which they are operating.

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop a practical knowledge and understanding in tikanga, kawa of mana whenua and sustainable practice.



1. Identify principles of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga and apply these to an outdoor activity.

2. Use guiding techniques appropriate to tikanga and kawa of the local area.

3. Apply the principles of sustainable practice.

Issues relating to outdoor activities

Visitor experiences


Treaty of Waitangi: participation, protection, partnership, and tino rangatiratanga

Cultural values and practices, ownership, sustainability and the environment

Karakia, waiata – impacts of the visitor experience

Kōrero and narratives from local Iwi / Hapu / mana whenua (seeking information from mana whenua)

Tikanga and kawa of local Hapu and/or Iwi

Economic sustainability (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

Sustainable practices in adventure education

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3 100%



DELIVERY RESOURCES






Guest speakers: From appropriate Iwi / Hapu, Toi Ohomai kaumātua, Maori Business owners (adventure tourism operators)

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SPOR4009: Safety Management and Emergency Care







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GPO 5 Apply the safety management system of an organisation, including being able to respond appropriately within an emergency care situation. (15 credits)

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is for learners to develop and apply knowledge of safety and management systems and

respond appropriately to emergency situations and how these can be applied to self and peers in the

outdoors.



1. Complete safety management planning to an outdoor activity.

2. Demonstrate safety management theories and practice to an outdoor activity.

3. Apply concepts of basic risk management in the outdoors.

4. Respond appropriately to an outdoor first aid

scenario.

Risk management theories and planning

Setting boundaries and expectations

Industry safety management systems and expectations


Leadership

Facilitation and briefing techniques (ie/ communication)

Basic First Aid in an outdoor situation

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment No.



1. Portfolio 1, 2, 3, 4 100%



DELIVERY RESOURCES






Rock Climbing


Hiking / Tramping

Mountain biking

Rock Climbing


Hiking / Tramping

Basic First Aid resources

Regulatory Framework for Quality Assurance – Student Code of Conduct

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PART 4 – STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct can be changed/amended with approval of the Academic Board at any time. The

most current version will be available on the Institution’s website.

Purpose This Code ensures that the rights and responsibilities of students at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

are clearly articulated and transparent. The expectations set out in the Code specify the behaviours

expected of students, when they are on campus or undertaking activities associated with their studies.

Any breach of the behaviours set out in the Code will result in an investigation and, if a case is found,

may trigger discipline and academic appeals procedures as set out in the Academic Regulations.

Scope This Code of Conduct applies to all students at Toi Ohomai while they are engaged in activities

associated with their studies. This is regardless of where those activities are taking place including on

and off‐campus.

Expectations of Students Students of Toi Ohomai, while engaged in activities related to their study, are expected to:

1. Respect the rights of other students and behave in a manner that does not interfere with other

students’ wellbeing, learning and/or study activities.

2. At all times act in the best interest of any children, young people or vulnerable adults they may

come in contact with on campus or when engaged in activities related to their study. This includes

sharing information with staff of the Institution in any instance where there is suspected abuse of

any child, young person or vulnerable adult.

3. Be respectful and considerate of all students, staff, employers and co‐workers they engage with

and, at all times, act in a manner which does not jeopardise their safety or the safety of others.

4. Show commitment to their studies, particularly:

• meeting the requirements of a chosen programme of study, including attendance andparticipation

• arriving for class on time and engaging in class activities

• not using mobile phones or accessing social media for personal use during class time unless

allowed by their teacher

• meeting deadlines for assignments, and

• contributing to maintaining a safe learning environment.

5. Comply with all institutional rules, regulations and policies including:

• complying with academic regulations (particularly those relating to enrolment, participation

and assessment)

• not smoking on campus or attending class activities (on or off‐campus) under the influence of

drugs or alcohol

• preventing bullying, harassment and discrimination• use of student ID cards and email addresses

• use of facilities, resources and equipment

• copyright and plagiarism, and

• use of computers, internet and other ICT facilities.

6. Not engage in any form of academic misconduct.

7. Comply with rules relating to assessment, particularly in participating in examinations and tests.

8. Comply with health and safety practices, in particular:

• complying with any instruction on safe use of equipment or other safety instruction(s)

• wearing safety glasses, prescribed footwear and/or protective clothing in designated areas as

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required

• in the event of fire or other emergency, following the Institution’s evacuation procedures

• providing relevant information on any personal disability(ies) that may endanger

the student, other students or staff in any given situation

• reporting to a staff member accidents or incidents that have led to an accident or near

accident and make themselves available where an investigation is required, and

• being drug and alcohol free.

9. Observe all New Zealand laws and local territorial authority bylaws.

10. Carry out their work and/or study safely and be free from the influence of non‐prescription drugs

and/or alcohol or any other harmful substance. Behaviour believed to be caused by such substances

is not acceptable. Where such behaviour is suspected, the Institution reserves the right to undertake

an investigation including the search for drugs or alcohol on institutional property or undertaking

alcohol/drug testing where there is a health and safety risk.

11. Not wear or possess gang colours, patches, insignia and/or any other items considered to be gangaffiliated.

12. Not bring to class any other person, including a child, who is not enrolled in the programme

without permission.

13. Not bring on campus any animals other than guide dogs, except where animals are to be used in

formal class activities. Any use of animals in teaching will be subject to supervision and regulation

by the Animal Ethics Committee.

14. Drive carefully and considerately on campus. Drivers of vehicles must comply with driving speed

restrictions and parking directions.

15. Resolve concerns through appropriate channels.

16. Respect institutional property, equipment and resources.

17. Respect the property of all students and staff and comply with rules regarding the use of

computers and internet access (see below).

18. Respect that Toi Ohomai has a zero tolerance policy to all forms of violence.

Rights of Students Students of Toi Ohomai can expect that the Institution’s staff will:

1. Uphold students’ mana and show respect, including demonstrating:

• sensitivity towards difference in ethnicity, culture, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation,

background and individual levels of ability, and

• zero tolerance towards any form of harassment, discrimination, coercion, intimidation or

violence by staff or other students.

• In the instance of Sikh Kirpan, this must be kept under clothing and not visible in public at alltimes.

2. Provide access to information through:

• the Institution’s website, e‐Learning platform, Facebook page and other social media

• course outlines, timetables and programme handbooks

• the Institution’s libraries and on‐line library resources, and

• access to personal records and official information pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993.

3. Provide study and career advice and guidance including information on refund policies, course

requirements and costs, prior to enrolment.

4. Provide course information prior to commencing study including: learning outcomes, study

commitments, assessment deadlines and weightings, timetables, textbooks, practical requirements

and any other course requirements.

5. Deliver competent and effective teaching, learning facilitation and class management.

6. Ensure a reasonable workload and allocation of study time relating to any one course.

7. To an extent that is reasonably practicable, provide:

• an up‐to‐date and well‐resourced learning environment

• a safe, clean, healthy and comfortable learning environment


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• library facilities, information and communications technology, personnel and resources to help

students to achieve the learning outcomes of their programmes of study, and

• access to computers outside class hours.

8. Provide fair, valid and reliable assessment tasks related to the learning outcomes for the course.

9. Ensure return of assessment results and other constructive feedback in a timely manner.

10. Deliver fair and honest decisions with regards to academic outcomes (i.e. assessment grades,

accuracy of translations, resubmissions, resits and reassessment opportunities, and/or the right to

appeal an academic decision).

11. Provide access to members of staff at reasonable times to discuss issues relevant to their study.

12. Maintain an effective model of student representation to ensure students have a say on matters that

directly affect them including student input into teaching and course evaluation.

13. Maintain an effective model of student advocacy.

14. Ensure effective access to the official complaints procedures of Toi Ohomai.

Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct is seeking to gain for oneself, or assisting another person to gain, an academic

advantage by deception or other unfair means. Academic misconduct includes any breach of any rules

relating to summative assessment, including tests or examinations and any dishonest practice occurring

in the preparation or submission of any work (whether in the course of an examination or not) which

counts towards the attainment of a grade in any course or otherwise occurring in connection with any

summative assessment.

A student is considered to have engaged in academic misconduct if they:

a) Collaborate, share, or otherwise allow their work to be copied, in full or in part, by another for

purposes of cheating.

b) Copy, paraphrase or summarise another person’s work or ideas from any source and represent it astheir

own work, without correctly acknowledging the original source (i.e. plagiarism).

c) Copy from their own previously assessed work and present it as findings or discussion in a new

assessment task.

d) Submit work that has been prepared for another paper/unit/module/assessment without

permission or without self‐referencing.

e) Falsify data, information or citations.

f) Falsely claim to have submitted an assessment or provides false information as to the reason for

missing a deadline.

g) Wilfully act to prevent other students from completing his/her work.

h) Commit any other act or act of omission considered by Toi Ohomai to be academically dishonest.

i) Look at the work of another person or copy from another person during in an assessment.

j) Allow another person to look at their work or copy from them during an assessment.

k) Contract a third party to undertake their examination or other assessment.

l) Breach examination code of conduct.

Students are responsible for acquainting themselves with Toi Ohomai’s expectations and standards

related to the practice of academic integrity and with the requirements relating to the conduct of

tests and examinations as set out in these regulations and any specific requirements relating to a

particular programme or course.

Conduct in Examinations and Tests During examinations or formal tests used for summative assessment, students must:

a) Comply with all directions given by the examination supervisor and all instructions to

students set out on the examination materials or displayed in the examination room.

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c) Not enter the examination room after more than 10% of the elapsed time set down for the

commencement of the examination or test has elapsed, excluding reading time.

d) Not communicate by word or otherwise with any other person except the examination

supervisor or examiner.

e) Not leave the examination room (and then only with the permission of the supervisor and

upon handing in his or her script), until at least 25% of the examination period has elapsed or

in the final 10% of the examination time period.

f) Not begin any writing (answers or notes) during reading time or until the supervisor

announces that they may do so.

g) Not continue writing after the supervisor has announced the expiration of time. In no

circumstances is any time over and above the time allotted to any paper to be allowed a

student for reading over their scripts or making an amendment or addition to their scripts.

h) Keep their student identification card or approved photographic ID displayed throughout

the examination.

i) Not bring into the examination room any electronic calculator, electronic device, smart

device or dictionary except by explicit direction of the examiner. Where an examination has

been designated “calculator or dictionary permitted”:

● the device used in the examination must be electronic, truly portable and self‐

powered, noiseless and no audible alarms may be used

● no supplementary material related to the use and operation of the device will be

permitted in the examination room other than spare batteries

● in all cases it is the responsibility of the student to maintain the operation and operating

power of the device, and

● where dictionaries are permitted they must not be marked in any way.

j) Mobile/smart phones or devices will not be permitted unless specifically approved by the

examiner. Where examiners allow mobile phones or smart devices as electronic calculators

or dictionaries students must follow the rules for these devices and operate in “airplane

mode”.

k) Not bring to an examination any written or printed matter except by direction of the

examiner. All paper used during the examination must be handed to the supervisor before

the student leaves the examination room.

l) Not use equipment, such as cameras, smart devices, electronic dictionaries, calculators, cell

phones or other electronic devices in a test or examination unless given permission to do so.

m) Not use e‐mail, text, SMS or other electronic communication methods during a test or

examination unless given permission to do so.

Conduct in Relation to Computers and ICT The Institute operates a fair use policy for use of internet services required to support students

learning needs. Where students use the service for non‐institute related activities, i.e. gaming,

movies, etc. the service can be restricted or removed. In using the Institution’s computers and

internet access, students must not:

a) Infringe copyright regulations, in terms of the Copyright Act (1994) and the Copyright

(Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011, or use computing equipment in any way

detrimental to the lawful and efficient utilisation of computing resources by the Polytechnic.

b) Attempt to gain access to the system without authority of the Administrator.

c) Allow access to the system to any other person without the prior approval of the Administrator.

d) Attempt to access, obtain, alter, add or erase any data to which they are not entitled.

e) Make, hold or modify copies of any software provided by the Institute, without the prior

written consent of the administrator.

f) Attempt to access any other computer system, whether elsewhere in New Zealand or

overseas, without the prior written consent of the administrator.

g) Use the system in such a way as to contravene any requirements for its use notified by the

administrator. This includes but is not limited to, using the system for purposes other than

those for which access was granted, wilfully impeding the operation of the system or any

other user and avoidance of quotas or other restrictions on use.


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h) Access, receive, process or send objectionable material 1using the internet or email

services.

Students using social media must abide by the relevant social media platform terms and

conditions:

Facebook

Twitter

Flickr

YouTube

1 Definition of ‘Objectionable’ This term is used as set out in Section 3 of the Films, Videos and Publication Classification Act 1993

Policy No: HS01

Policy Name: Health and Safety

VISION - Every Person Going Home Safe and Healthy Everyday

Commitment - Toi Ohomai is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and

safety for our employees and students

1. PURPOSEThe purpose of this policy is to ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment for all akonga/students, employees, Council Members, contractors and visitors of Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology (Toi Ohomai) by setting out their respective accountabilities and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

2. SCOPE

The policy applies to every employee, akonga/student, council member, independent contractor or visitor to Toi Ohomai .

3. POLICY PRINCIPLES

3.1 The Council and Chief Executive will exercise their primary duty of care to ensure that everyone working, engaged or influenced by Toi Ohomai are not put at risk, as far as reasonably practicable, from the business conducted by Toi Ohomai.

3.2 Toi Ohomai will undertake due diligence to ensure Health and Safety is a priority and will take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment for all employees, akonga/students and others.

3.3 Toi Ohomai will confirm the strategic direction for the Institute in respect of Health and Safety matters, by securing and allocating resources to ensure that Toi Ohomai has the right people, systems and equipment in place to eliminate or minimise workplace risks where reasonably practicable.

3.4 Toi Ohomai will proactively engage in Health and Safety matters reinforcing that every employee and others who are affiliated with the Institute will take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others, including complying with the instructions of Toi Ohomai and with its policies.

3.5 Toi Ohomai will accurately record all injuries, near misses, accidents and report any notifiable injury or illness to the Chief Executive, and to the Council of Toi Ohomai and Worksafe New Zealand where required.

3.6 Toi Ohomai will facilitate hazard and risk identification and management ensuring that significant risks are eliminated or minimised and monitored.

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3.7 Toi Ohomai will continue to meet its obligations for employee engagement, participation and representation through the Health and Safety Committees in accordance with Part 3 of the Act.

LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

Legislation

● Health and Safety at Work Act 2015● Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016● Accident Compensation Act 2001 and its amendments.

Related policies

● Health and Safety for External Contractors● Drug and Alcohol Policy● Smoke-free Environment Policy● Contractors Policy● Work Integrated Learning Policy

Processes and procedures

● (currently under development)Guidelines

Extract from Toi Ohomai Strategic Intent 2017 to 2020) ● 5. Be a sustainable organisation c. Maintain the highest standards of health and safety for our

staff and students

DEFINITIONS

Due Diligence Means that an Officer must make sure they perform certain functions to ensure that the PCBU complies with its duties and obligations.

Harm Physical or mental damage or injury : something that causes someone or something to be hurt, broken, made less valuable or successful. To do or cause harm to; injure; damage; hurt To injure physically, morally, or mentally

Hazard An activity, arrangement, circumstance, event, occurrence, phenomenon, process, situation or substance whether arising or caused within or outside a place of work that is an actual or potential cause or source of harm. This also includes a situation where a person’s behaviour may be an actual or potential cause or source of harm (whether to themselves or others) and will also include a situation where this behaviour is a result of physical or mental fatigue, drug, alcohol, traumatic shock, or another temporary condition that affects a person’s behaviour. A situation with the potential to cause loss, either by harm to people or damage to property

Healthy Free from harm; and health has a corresponding meaning

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Independent Contractor An Individual or Company/Organisations that supplies services to the Institute under a contract for services

Notifiable event, incident, injury or illness

This includes all events, incidents, injuries or illnesses that are specified in Sections 23, 24 and 25 of Act and require notification to Worksafe NZ.

PCBU Person conducting a business or undertaking ● whether the person conducting a business or undertaking

alone or with others ● whether or not the business or undertaking is conducted

for profit or gain Primary duty of care Toi Ohomai must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the

health and safety of (i) workers who work for the PCBU, while the workers are at work in the business or undertaking; and (ii) workers who activities in carrying out work are influenced or directed by the PCBU, while the workers are carrying out the work.

Reasonably practicable In relation to the duty of a PCBU means that which is, or was, at a particular time, reasonably able to be done in relation to ensuring health and safety, taking into account and weighing up all relevant matters including –

● The likelihood of the hazard or risk occurring; and ● The degree of harm that might result from the risk or

hazard; and ● What the person concerned knows, or ought reasonably to

know about (i) the hazard or risk; and (ii) ways of eliminating the risk; and

● The availability and suitability or ways to eliminate the risk; and

● After assessing the extent of the risk, and the available ways or eliminating or minimising the risk, the cost associated with available ways of eliminating or minimising the risk, including whether the cost is grossly disproportionate to the risk.

Risk The probability and magnitude of harmful consequences arising from a hazard.

Safe In relation to a person, means not exposed to hazards: and in every other case means free from hazards.

Student Any person enrolled on a Course or Programme of Study with Toi Ohomai

Workers and Others Means an individual who carries out work, study or business in any capacity for the PCBU, including work as –

● An employee: or ● A contractor or subcontractor; or ● An employee of a contractor subcontractor; or ● An employee of a labour hire company who has been

assigned to work in the business or undertaking; or ● An outworker (including a homeworker); or ● An apprentice or trainee; or ● A person gaining work experience or undertaking a work

trial; or ● A volunteer; or ● A student, customer or visitor


● A person of a prescribed class as defined by the Act. Workplace Means a place where work is being carried out, or is “customarily”

carried out for a business or undertaking, and includes any place where the worker goes or is likely to be while at work. This includes a vehicle, vessel, aircraft, ship or other mobile structure.

Worksafe Worksafe New Zealand is the agency established by section 5 of the Worksafe New Zealand Act 2013.

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Approving body: Council

Responsibility: Executive Director - People Engagement and Capability

First point of contact: Health and Safety Manager

First approved: 17 November 2016

This version approved: 4 August 2017

Applies from: 4 August 2017

Review due: 1 November 2018

Version no: 1.1

Key evaluation question: How effective are governance and management is supporting

educational achievement?


Policy No: HS02

Policy Name: Drug and Alcohol Policy

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide a safe working environment for employees, akonga/students and visitors through a drug and alcohol free environment on Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology (Toi Ohomai) campuses and learning environments and a framework for the approved use of alcohol on its campuses.

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to all employees, akonga/students and contractors working for or participating in learning activities on or off campus and visitors to Toi Ohomai. Where employees are representing the Institute they are expected to adhere to, and promote this policy.

3. POLICY PRINCIPLES

3.1 Toi Ohomai understands that the inappropriate, irresponsible and/or unlawful use of alcohol and/or drugs can adversely affect academic performance, health, safety and personal relationships and result in damage to property, and potentially affect the rights and enjoyment of others.

3.2 Toi Ohomai is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment that allows all

individuals working for, studying with or visiting Toi Ohomai to carry out work and study free from the negative effects of drugs and/or alcohol or any other harmful substance.

3.3 Toi Ohomai does not tolerate the use, making, sale, purchase, transfer, distribution,

consumption or possession of drugs or alcohol on Toi Ohomai property. Such actions are a breach of both the Staff and Student Codes of Conduct. The exception is alcohol consumption in the Institute’s licensed premises and at approved Toi Ohomai functions.

3.4 Where a breach of the codes of conduct is suspected, Toi Ohomai reserves the right to

investigate the situation, including establishing facts and, where appropriate,searching for drugs or alcohol on Institute property. Depending upon the result of the investigation, employees and students may be subject to disciplinary action.

3.5 Toi Ohomai promotes a responsible attitude towards the provision, service and

consumption of alcohol. Employees must ensure that their actions do not adversely affect the reputation of Toi Ohomai. They should not drink alcohol and then drive an Institute vehicle or drive any vehicle carrying Institute staff or students. Toi Ohomai reserves the right to test employees suspected of working under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In such circumstances Drug and/or Alcohol Test which will be carried out by an approved tester.

Approved V1.1 HS02 - Drug and Alcohol Policy

3.6 Toi Ohomai will provide support and direction for employees and students who have

recognised they want support to address their alcohol/drug taking issues and to be able to continue with work or study.

3.7 Where the Programme of Study relates to an industry where there are high health and

safety risks, mandatory alcohol and drug testing will be required and will be specified in the programme regulations. In other circumstances, Toi Ohomai reserves the right to test akonga/students for drugs and/or alcohol prior to them going on work placement or practical work experience either on or off campus. In such circumstances the drug and/or alcohol test which will be carried out by an approved tester.

3.8 Informed consent testing may be requested where there is reasonable cause to suspect the

use of drugs or alcohol, and in the event of an accident.

3.9 Drug and alcohol advertising (including promotional activities, posters, flyers and other material) is prohibited on any Toi Ohomai campuses. This excludes Toi Ohomai organised events.

LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

Legislation

● Supply and Sale of Liquor Act 2012 ● Toi Ohomai Regulatory Framework

Related policies

● Health and Safety Policy ● Privacy of Information Policy ● Employee Conduct and Discipline Policy ● Student Code of Conduct ● Staff Code of Conduct Processes and procedures

● Student Complaints and Disciplinary Procedure Guidelines

●

DEFINITIONS

Alcohol Any beverage that contains ethyl alcohol including but not limited to beer, wine, pre-mix drinks and other spirits.

Alcohol Test A procedure that uses an approved testing device, which meets the AS 3547:1997 standard “Breath Alcohol Testing Devices for Personal Use” (or any updated version).

Application The Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures apply to all members of the Polytechnic community and to all activities undertaken on Toi Ohomai sites. It also applies to all employees and students while they are representing Toi Ohomai ‘off site’. This includes:

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∙ All enrolled students ∙ All employees whilst they are working for or representing the Institute In any capacity ∙ Contractors and visitors to the Polytechnic sites

Approved Tester A person trained to undertake appropriate Drug and/or Alcohol Testing and meets the AS/NZ4308:2008 standard.

Campuses In the context of the Drug and Alcohol policy, this includes all Toi Ohomai property including vehicles and all teaching sites, (includes work experience and field trips) and applies to all activities under the general control of Toi Ohomai.

Customer In the context of the Drug and Alcohol policy, this means a member of the public who visits the polytechnic with the intention of purchasing product or services from Toi Ohomai trading centres.

Drugs Illicit, restricted and some legal drugs which have the potential to cause impairment, including but not limited to: cannabinoids e.g. marijuana, hashish, hash, oil; amphetamines e.g. ecstasy, speed, “P”; cocaine; opiates e.g. heroin, morphine, codeine; and benzodiazepines e.g. tranquillisers, sedatives.

Drug Test A procedure conducted in accordance with the AS/NZS 4308:2008 standard “Procedures for the Collection, Detection and Quantitation of Drugs of Abuse in Urine” (or any updated version).

High health and safety risk education contexts where there is an increased risk of student safety being compromised through the use of heavy lifting equipment, working at heights, working in confined spaces, working with industrial engineering equipment, using pressured tools, controlling mobile plant etc.

Akonga/Student A person enrolled for one or more Courses/Programmes at Toi Ohomai.

Visitor A member of the general public who is either on campus at the invitation of the polytechnic, or visits the polytechnic of their own volition.

Worker (including

Employees)

Any person who carries out work at Toi Ohomai including work as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, employee of a contractor or sub-contractor, employee of a labour hire company who has been assigned to work at Toi Ohomai or a volunteer worker.

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Approving body: Leadership Team

Responsibility: Executive Director - People Engagement and Capability

First point of contact: Health and Safety Manager

First approved: December 2016

This version approved: 4 August 2017

Applies from: 4 August 2017

Review due: 1 January 2020

Version no: 1.1


Key evaluation questions: How well do students achieve?

How effectively are students involved and supported in their

learning?

How effective are governance and management in supporting

educational achievement?


2020 Semester Dates Tourism, Hospitality and Service Industries

Timetable week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25

Week commencing

Monday30/12* 06/01 13/01 20/01

27/01

*03/02* 10/02 17/02 24/02 02/03 09/03 16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04 *

13/04

*20/04

27/04

*04/05 11/05 18/05 25/05

01/06

*08/06 15/06

Semester One 16 Weeks

School Terms (Primary

and Intermediate)

Timetable week 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

Week commencing

Monday22/06 29/06 06/07 13/07 20/07 27/07 03/08 10/08 17/08 24/08 31/08 07/09 14/09 21/09 28/09 05/10 12/10 19/10

26/10

*02/11 09/11 16/11 23/11 30/11 07/12 14/12

21/12

*

28/12

*

Semester Two 16 Weeks

School Terms (Primary

and Intermediate)

Wednesday, 1 January ANZAC Day Saturday, 25 April

Public Holidays

SEMESTER ONE (8 WEEKS) SEMESTER ONE (8 WEEKS)

STP TERM TWO (10 WEEKS)

Monday, 26 October

Day after New Year’s Day Thursday, 2 January ANZAC Day Observed Monday, 27 April

Auckland Anniversary Day Monday, 27 January Queen’s Birthday Monday, 1 June

Institute Day Thursday, 31 December

Monday, 13 April Boxing Day Saturday, 26 December

Tuesday, 14 April Boxing Day Observed Monday, 28 December

Institute Day Tuesday, 29 December

Institute Day Wednesday, 20 December

SEMESTER TWO (11 WEEKS)

STP TERM THREE (10 WEEKS)

SEMESTER TWO (5 WEEKS)

STP TERM ONE (10 WEEKS)

Day after Easter Monday

Easter Monday

New Year’s Day

2020

TERM TWO

(cont…)

Good Friday Friday, 10 April Christmas Day Friday, 25 December

Waitangi Day Thursday, 6 February Labour Day

Appendix C

1 NZ2206 NZD Tourism and Travel (Level 5)

Appendix D: Qualification Details NZ2206 New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)

The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5) programme aims to develop graduates with the capability to contribute to the effective implementation of processes in the tourism industry and support the delivery of a quality visitor experience across a range of tourism and travel organisations. The programme will establish comprehensive knowledge, skills and standards of professional practice relevant to tourism operations that support and enhance customer confidence and service delivery. On completion of this programme, graduates can pursue advisory, co-ordination and supervisory roles in the tourism sector, or undertake further study in tourism related disciplines.

Programme Content Overview This programme encompasses topics such as:

Core communication and service skills; professionalism and industry expectations and standards.

Introduction to and overview of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Supervisory skills and staffing strategies.

Tourism operating environments, core and niche markets.

Showcasing tourism and travel.

Managing the customer experience.

Planning and marketing for tourism and hospitality enterprise.

The destination experience, researching and presenting destination knowledge, storytelling within thetourism context.

Applied/contextualised numeracy, literacy, communication, employability and problem-solvingskills.

Education and Employment Pathways The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5) programme provides comprehensive skills and knowledge for operational management in the tourism and travel industry. This programme offers a pathway to higher-level study options in tourism-related disciplines.

Programme Structure and Delivery This programme is delivered full-time over 32 delivery weeks (1 academic year). The programme is made up of 8 courses as shown in the table below.

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND TRAVEL (LEVEL 5) PROGRAMME (120 credits, 32 delivery weeks (8 holiday weeks)

Course Code

Course Title Delivery

Sequence Level Credits

Compulsory/ Elective

Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite

HOST.5101 Professionalism and Core Skills for Tourism and Hospitality

Semester 1 5 15 Compulsory Nil

HOST.5102 Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry


HOST.5103 Supervisory Skills for Tourism and Hospitality


HOST.5106 Showcasing Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Gastronomy


HOST.5107 Managing the Customer Experience Semester 2 5 15 Compulsory Nil

HOST.5108 Planning and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Enterprise


HOST.5105 Tourism Operating Environments Semester 2 5 15 Compulsory Nil

HOST.5110 The Destination Experience Semester 1 5 15 Compulsory Nil

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