Level 3 Outdoor Education
Course Description
If you want to become an independent outdoor adventurer, then this course is for you. The topics studied are kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and alpine tramping. This course is fully internally assessed and will involve a weekly in class two hour practical and four expeditions (kayaking, mountain biking, alpine tramping and rock climbing) resulting in a total of 10 days out of school. You will develop transferable leadership and safety management skills.
# Achievement Standard 91789, 4 Credits, level 3 is offered to students doing physical education as well as outdoor education as they will do achievement standard 91501 in physical education and not outdoor education.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 OED (minimum 12 credits) or equivalent experience at discretion of teacher in charge.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Total $532: White water kayak $132, Two mountain bike trips $137, Alpine tramp $126 and Rock climbing $137
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info