12OED

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

If you love learning outside the classroom, new experiences and challenges, then this course is for you. You will develop skills in a range of outdoor pursuits including kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, tramping and mountaineering. You will develop transferable leadership and risk analysis skills, as well as an appreciation for the outdoor environment. This course involves a weekly practical in class time, plus a total of 8 days out of school. The course is internally assessed, with a combination of unit & achievement standards.




Recommended Prior Learning

Proven responsibility, enthusiasm and organisational skills. This course requires total commitment and full attendance, especially for the weekly adventures. Lack of attendance will result in students not being able to go on the longer trips.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Total $405: White water kayak $132, Tramp $102, Alpine trip $74 and Rock climbing $97

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 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. 18132 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic alpine skills on low-angled mountain terrain
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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. 20817 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
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. 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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0