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Diploma in Outdoor Education (R33)

What You Will Learn

Transform your passion for the outdoors into a fulfilling career with Singapore’s only diploma that develops experiential educators.

The Diploma in Outdoor Education (DOE) develops people centred professionals for outdoor education, special needs and youth sectors. You will learn essential teaching skills including programme design, instruction, and facilitation. Additionally, you will develop environmental-related skills such as landscape interpretation, environmental studies, and biodiversity; as well as people skills like youth development and outdoor leadership.

  • Develop interdisciplinary skills in teaching, environment, and people with Singapore’s only diploma in outdoor education, gaining expertise through experiential learning and field trips
  • Acquire industry certifications in abseiling, climbing, kayaking, orienteering, and risk management, enhancing your skills and employability in outdoor education and adventure sectors
  • Gain meaningful work experience through a 20-week internship with Boys’ Town, MOE Outdoor Centres, NParks, Outward Bound Taiwan/Vietnam, or a 36-week stint with Outward Bound Singapore

National Certification and Industry Recognition

You will also have the opportunity to obtain the following national certifications:

  • Singapore National Climbing Standards (SNCS) Level 1 and 2
  • Singapore National Abseiling Standards (SNAS) Level 1 and 2
  • Singapore Canoe Federation (SCF) Kayaking Personal Skills 1 Star and 2 Star
  • Orienteering Standards Level 1
  • bizSAFE Level 2

Switching to RP was the turning point in my #GreaterMe journey. This course uncovered my passion for teaching and mentoring. From designing programmes to leading diverse classrooms, I gained the skills and confidence to inspire young minds. RP showed me that teaching is more than a job. It is a purpose-driven path to make a lasting impact on others’ lives. I am honoured to be a recipient of the MOE Teaching Scholarship 2025.

KISHEN SURESH
2023 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma

Option B: Select a Minor programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-A 16 to 26
  • English Language: 1-6
  • Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type: 1-6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type: 1-6

To be eligible for selection, students must also have sat for Additional Mathematics / Mathematics.

Click here to view the aggregate computation for ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT12 Architectural Technology
  • NT13 Built Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT14 Mechatronics & Robotics
  • NT15 Urban Greenery & Landscape
  • NT16 Video Production
  • NT17 Automotive Technology
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT21 Architectural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Architectural)
  • NT23 Civil & Structural Drafting/ Building Drafting (Civil & Structural)
  • NT24 Electronics/ Electronics Servicing/ Electronics (Broadband Technology & Services)/ Electronics (Computer & Networking)/ Electronics Instrumentation)/ Electronics (Mobile Devices)/ Electronics (Wafer Fabrication)/ Electronics (Wireless LAN)
  • NT25 Electro-Mechanical Servicing/ Mechatronics/ Mechatronics (Automation Technology)/ Mechatronics (Equipment Assembly)/ Mechatronics (Medical Technology)
  • NT26 Electrical Fitting & Installation/ Electrical Installation & Servicing/ Electrical Technology/ Electrical Technology (Installation & Servicing)
  • NT27 Electrical Power & Machines/ Electrical Technology (Power & Control)/ Electrical Technology (Power & Machines)
  • NT28 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics/ Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • NT29 Automotive Mechanics (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Construction Equipment)/ Automotive Technology (Heavy Vehicles)
  • NT30 Maintenance Fitting/ Mechanical Servicing/ Mechanical Technology
  • NT31 Automotive Mechanics (Light Vehicles)/ Automotive Technology (Light Vehicles)/ Diesel Engine Mechanics/ Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • NT32 Precision Machining/ Precision Engineering (Machining)
  • NT37 Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)/ Precision Engineering (Press Tool)/ Precision Engineering (Tool & Mould)/ Precision Tooling/ Tool & Die - Making
  • NT38 Building Servicing/ Building Services Technology/ Building Services Technology (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)/ Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)/ Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT40 Info-Communications Technology (Networking & System Administration) / Infocomm Technology
  • NT41 Multimedia Technology
  • NT42 Marine Technology /Marine Mechanics
  • NT43 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT45 Nursing
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT48 Precision Engineering (Aerospace)
  • NT49 Marine Electrical Technology
  • NT50 Port Equipment Technology
  • NT51 Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)
  • NT52 Digital Animation
  • NT53 Aerospace Technology
  • NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)
  • NT55 Fitness Training
  • NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production
  • NT57 Security Technology
  • NT58 Applied Food Science
  • NT59 Aerospace Avionics
  • NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)
  • NT61 Facility Technology (Landscaping Services)
  • NT62 Machine Building Technology/ Machine Technology
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology
  • NT65 Space Design (Architecture)
  • NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) / Interior & Exhibition Desgn
  • NT67 Aerospace Machining Technology
  • NT68 Laser & Tooling Technology/ Semiconductor Tooling Technology
  • NT69 Community Care & Social Services
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT71 Visual Communication
  • NT72 Visual Effects
  • NT73 Facility Technology (Vertical Transportation) / Built Environment (Vertical Transportation)
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT75 Rapid Transit Technology
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT77 Opticianry
  • NT78 Hair Services (Hair & Scalp Therapy)
  • NT79 Info-Communications Technology (Cloud Computing)
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT82 Fashion Apparel Production & Design
  • NT83 Floristry
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
  • NT87 Travel & Tourism Services
  • NT88 Electronics (Display Technology)
  • NT89 Asian Culinary Arts
  • NT90 Food & Beverage Operations / Hospitality Operations
  • NT91 Pastry & Baking
  • NT92 Western Culinary Arts
  • NT93 Beauty & Wellness
  • NT94 Hair Fashion & Design
  • NT95 Logistics Services
  • NT96 Electronics, Computer Networking and Communications
  • NT97 Microelectronics
  • NT98 Digital & Precision Engineering
  • NT99 Web Applications
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS00 Event Management
  • BS21 Pastry & Baking
  • BS22 Culinary Arts
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS26 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • BS27 Tourism
  • BS81 Early Childhood Education
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS86 Business Studies (Administration/ Secretarial)
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS89 Business Studies (Sport Management)/Sport Management
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • BS91 Beauty & SPA Management / Beauty & Wellness Management
  • BS92 Visual Merchandising
  • BS93 Community Sport & Recreation Management
  • BS94 Retail Merchandising
  • BS95 Passenger Services
  • BS96 Performance Production
  • BS97 Filmmarking (Cinematography)
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT50 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT54 Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT56 Information Technology
  • IT57 Wireless Technology
  • IT58 Biotechnology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT60 Marine & Offshore Technology/Marine Offshore Engineering
  • IT61 Network Security Technology / Cyber & Network Security
  • IT62 Paramedics & Emergency Care
  • IT63 Games Design & Development
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT66 Security System Integration
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT69 Information Systems Quality
  • IT70 Mobile Unified Communications
  • IT71 Offshore & Marine Engineering Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT73 Marine Engineering
  • IT74 Aerospace Engineering
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT78 Shipping & Operations Services / Maritime Business
  • IT79 Elder Care
  • IT80 Space Design Technology / Architectural Technology
  • IT81 Broadcast & Media Technology
  • IT82 Games Art & Design
  • IT83 Games Programming & Development
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT85 Precision Engineering
  • IT86 Rapid Transit Engineering
  • IT87 Landscape Management & Design
  • IT88 IT Applications Development
  • IT89 IT Systems & Networks
  • IT90 Automotive Engineering
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT92 Motion Graphics
  • IT93 Visual Effects
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT96 Immersive Applications & Game
  • IT97 AI Applications
  • IT98 Bio-Chemical Technology
  • BS28 Higher Nitec in Hairdressing & Salon Management
  • BS29 Higher Nitec in Communication Design
  • BS30 Higher Nitec in Customer Experience
  • BS31 Higher Nitec in Film & Video Production
  • BS32 Higher Nitec in Interior & Product Design
  • BS33 Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production
  • IT11 Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
  • IT12 Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
  • IT13 Higher Nitec in Nursing
  • IT14 Higher Nitec in Opticianry
  • IT15 Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
  • IT16 Higher Nitec in Operational & Information Technology
  • IT17 Higher Nitec in Vertical Transportation
  • IT99 Higher Nitec in Applied Food Science

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

  • Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants. 

  • Applicants who are interested in applying for this course should ensure they have water confidence because the course includes participation in water-based activities. 

  • In line with industry requirements, applicants should ensure that they do not have profound mobility, hearing, and visual impairments, as well as neurodiversity such as autism spectrum disorder. They should not have any chronic health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, skin disorder, high blood pressure, heart problems and schizophrenia.

Career Opportunities

You can pursue a career in the following industries:

  • Adventure Education
  • Outdoor Education
  • Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
  • Outdoor and Adventure Retail
  • Special Education
  • Uniformed Forces
  • Youth Development

You can explore potential positions such as:

  • Adventure Tourism Guide
  • Experiential Learning Facilitator
  • Outdoor Adventure Educator/ Instructor/Facilitator
  • Outdoor and Adventure Facilities Supervisor

Further Studies

Upon completing your studies at RP, you will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.

Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more.

Undergraduate Studies

The diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas universities. Graduates of DOE can pursue further studies in prestigious universities such as (but not limited to):

Singapore:

Australia:

For more information about university pathways, visit RP's Further Studies page.

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025