EOTC Safety Management

EOTC Safety Management

Providing safe and effective Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) experiences starts with strong safety management. This page offers essential guidance, tools, and resources to help schools plan, assess risks, and implement good practices. Explore our templates, resources, and Ministry of Education guidelines to ensure your EOTC activities are well-structured and safe for all ākonga. Engaging with these resources will support your school in delivering high-quality outdoor learning with confidence.

EOTC Safety Management Plan and Toolkit

The EOTC Safety Management Plan (SMP) template, together with the EOTC Toolkit, provides a comprehensive framework for the planning, delivery and review of all Education Outside the Classroom.

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Good Practice Guidelines

Good Practice Guidelines (GPGs) have been developed to help align school procedures and systems with widely accepted good practices.

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Fatality Prevention Mindset

Preventing fatalities in the outdoors requires more than good intentions, it demands a deliberate, informed, and organisation-wide mindset. By learning from past incidents and applying proven principles, we can create safer experiences for all participants.

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EOTC Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about EOTC.

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Safety Management Live and Online Series

During each year EONZ will run a series of 45-minute online sessions that focus on areas of EOTC management. Join live sessions and watch past recordings.

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School Boards and EOTC Responsibilities

Essential guidance to help boards move beyond event-by-event approvals and focus on developing a strong, well-implemented EOTC system that supports staff, meets legal obligations, and enhances student learning.

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Key Resources from the Ministry of Education and Other Agencies

Links and information about resources supporting EOTC from the Ministry of Education and other key agencies like the Police, Worksafe NZ and the Mountain Safety Council.

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Online EOTC Learning Modules

EONZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has developed a series of good practice EOTC management online learning modules. These modules are designed to support schools in upskilling staff and building their capability of staff to deliver quality EOTC.

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Adventure Activities Regulations

This page provides guidance on the Adventure Activities Regulations, the WorkSafe Register of Adventure Operators, and good practices for working with external providers.

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Qualifications

Universities, polytechnics, private training organisations (PTEs), NZ Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) and various other organisations provide a wide range of training and qualification pathways tailored to diverse outdoor contexts.

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Commercial EOTC Management Systems

A number of commercial providers offer schools systems to help schools manage EOTC workflows.

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