12OED

Year 12 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. ODonnell.

Course Description: Outdoor Education is for students who want to push their boundaries and learn to get the most out of life.  No prior experience is needed although a reasonable level of fitness and a positive attitude is definitely required. A wide variety of outdoor pursuits are introduced including; kayaking, water safety, navigation, orienteering, bushcraft, rock climbing, abseiling and caving.

Destinations include; Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Mount Arthur.  Academic work is an important part of the course and leadership, weather, risk management and environmental issues are studied as well as the theory behind the practical activities we do.  All field work is carried out in timetabled Outdoor Education classes and time out of other subjects is kept to a minimum.  

Assessment:  Up to 19 credits available at Level 2.  A mix of Achievement Standards and Unit Standards

Prerequisites: Numbers are restricted.  Course suitability must be confirmed. Students also wishing to take Year 12 Sport & Leadership or Year 12 PE need to be aware that some Achievement Standard credits offered are similar and can only be counted once.  HOD PE and HOD Outdoor Education approval is required if you are wanting to do this. 

This course leads to: Year 13 Outdoor Education

Contribution:  The overnight camp contribution for year 12 Outdoor Education is $300. This covers the cost of transport and accommodation for practical camps and overnight field trips. Occasionally there may be optional activities that will incur additional costs. To run the program as planned we do rely on these contributions in addition to government funding. Please be aware of this when selecting this course. If cost is a deterrent, please speak to your Dean.

Recommended Prior Learning

Numbers are restricted.  Course suitability must be confirmed. Students also wishing to take Year 12 Sport & Leadership or Year 12 PE need to be aware that some Achievement Standard credits offered are similar and can only be counted once.  HOD PE and HOD Outdoor Education approval is required if you are wanting to do this.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 476 v7
NZQA Info

Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20133 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic caving skills


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20152 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20157 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26249 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.