Other Instruction Courses

Mountain Safety Council Courses

MSC run a variety of courses that may be of interest to members.

See their website www.mountainsafety.org.nz for dates and booking information.

For more information contact:
Leane McKenzie
Administration Officer
Mountain Safety Auckland
Phone: (09) 817 3957
Email: auckland@mountainsafety.org.nz.

Outline of courses

Introduction to Bushcraft: A course based at an indoor centre. Learn the basics of map and compasses, trip planning, risk management, clothing, equipment and navigation. This course covers training for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

Bushcraft and Navigation: Take the next step with an evening of theory followed by a navigation exercise to and from a campsite, where the party overnights on Saturday. Training for the Silver and Gold levels of D. of E.

Survival Confidence: Great fun learning to cope with potential problems in a bush setting somewhere. Perhaps taste bush tucker.

Above the Bushline: Navigating off-track and camping in an alpine setting.

Outdoor First Aid: Essential for all of us. This course assumes a basic knowledge of first aid and extends this to coping with emergencies outdoors, particularly where help may be hours or days away.

Navigation: Learn theoretical and practical skills for knowing where we are, where we want to go and how we plan to get there.

Risk Management: Learn the principles involved in identifying and assessing risks, planning to minimise these and planning for possible emergencies.

Introduction to Abseil: If you enjoy rope-work and rappelling appeals, then this is the course for you.

River Safety: Be prepared to get completely wet on this practical course learning how to read the river, identifying hazards, and answering the questions, "Do we have to cross? Where do we cross? How do we cross?" Practise crossing as individuals and in a linked group, with and without large packs. Learn recovery techniques. Participating in this course may save your life.