12OED

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs T. Remington.

Outdoor Education is classroom based and provides practical learning experiences in outdoor activities and opportunities for personal development through adventure and challenge. This course will also aim to develop initiative and leadership skills through accepting responsibility, decision making and coping with adversity. This course will include Snorkeling, kayaking, survival skills, weather/maps in the outdoors, overnight tramp and camping, mountain biking, rafting, risk management.

NB: For Year 13 students who would like to take OED some leadership unit standards can be made available in this course. These would be most suited to students who have taken OED at level 2 already or have experience in OED or leadership situations. Please see TIC or HOF to discuss this option.

Recommended Prior Learning

A keen interest in Outdoor Education. A positive attitude & behaviour, ability to work safely and co-operatively within a group in challenging outdoor situations. HOF & TIC approval.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Cost: approx $600. This may vary.
Due to the significant cost of this course please discuss this with Mr Walter or Mrs Remington.
Days out of School: maximum of 10 days. This course will include an overnight camp(s) and also the possibility of some weekend or holiday time.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 457 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 485 v8
NZQA Info
Participate in an introductory rafting experience
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20121 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate paddling skills on Class 2 water
Level: 3
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
U.S. 28391 v2
NZQA Info
Snorkel dive in open water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32835 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32840 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32848 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32849 v1
NZQA Info
Roll a decked paddle craft on moving water
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.