The Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning aims to equip students with knowledge and skills relevant to the outdoor and adventure field of work. This new diploma will support the growing needs of the outdoor and adventure learning industry. By adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, the programme will provide expertise in the area of outdoor education. With the use of problem-based learning and the experiential approach, the curriculum extends beyond the classroom to incorporate elements of lab-based assignments.

Due to the nature of the outdoor and adventure learning job requirements, candidates seeking admission into the Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (DOAL) should enjoy working with youth in the outdoor environment consisting of natural and adventurous elements. The course will demand from students a substantial amount of involvement in physical activity and water based experiential activities. As such, having an affinity for the outdoors and adventure pursuits will be advantageous. Additionally, students should be able to show confidence in water whilst donning a personal floatation device.

DOAL candidates are allowed to enroll into RP on the condition that they pass a medical examination by a certified medical general practitioner. For information on the medical conditions and medical form for examination, please refer to Annex A. The fee for the medical examination is to be borne by the applicant.

Candidates who do not pass the medical examination will not be accepted into the Diploma in Outdoor & Adventure Learning.

Annex A

The diploma will prepare students with relevant skills and knowledge for gainful employment or to continue with further study in the field of outdoor and adventure learning.  

Graduates with a Diploma in Outdoor & Adventure Learning may find jobs in the  following types of organisations in the public and private sector: outdoor education service providers, Outward Bound Singapore, National Parks, Community Development Councils, various National Sports Associations, SAFRA, uniformed organisations, schools, independent companies offering experiential learning, resorts and recreational clubs that offer experiential team building programs. Employment is not limited to Singapore as such experiential training is growing in South East Asian countries as well as India and China. Several local enterprises have regional operations in these countries. 

Graduates who wish to pursue further education must demonstrate academic competence and apply for advanced standings in local and overseas Institutes of Higher Learning. Outstanding graduates may be able to pursue a university education at the National Institute of Education, part of the Nanyang Technological University, or apply for advanced standing to reputable overseas universities.