13OED

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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28516 v2
NZQA Info
Prepare for, participate in, and evaluate an outdoor experience as a member of a group
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 15
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0