Level 2 Outdoor Education
12OED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs T. Remington.
Recommended Prior LearningA 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.
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.
Faculties:
Career Pathways
Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Diver, Event Manager, Sports Coach/Official, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Primary School Teacher, Recreation Co-ordinator, Holiday Park Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCost: 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.