Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 2
Entry Requirements: Open to all students at the discretion of the Head of Learning and the Outdoor Education teacher
Course Outline:
Students will receive an opportunity to develop positive attitudes towards outdoor pursuits and the development of practical outdoor skills. This course is largely practical based and is aimed at personal development and teamwork in the outdoors. Students entering this course must be willing to accept the physical and mental challenges in the below adventure pursuits in the outdoors. This course includes:
- Outdoor skills, Tramping, Camping, Navigation.
- Rock Climbing, Adventure Based Learning, Orienteering, Risk Management, High and Low Ropes.
- Mountain Biking.
- Rafting
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 28
- External credits - 0
- Total credits - up to 28
Comments:
This is a Unit Standard course.
This course involves multiple days out of School.
Students will miss time in their other subjects and there is an expectation that students will catch up on the work that they have missed. This course should not be taken in conjunction with outside provider courses that require a day offsite each week. This needs to be a consideration for students as they contemplate this subject.
This course leads to: Level 3 Outdoor Education
Costs: $400-$500
Contact: Mr Steve Simpson
