Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 3
Entry Requirements: Open to all students at the discretion of the Head of Learning and the Outdoor Education teacher
Course Outline:
Students will receive opportunities to develop positive attitudes towards outdoor pursuits and the development of practical outdoor skills. This course is designed around giving practical experience in a range of outdoor areas that will allow students to have a base level of skill and understanding to build on for future adventure, participation and/or study 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:
- Tramping, camping, navigation, river crossing, bush survival
- Adventure based learning, risk management
- Kayaking/Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Rock climbing
- Orienteering
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 28
- External credits - 0
- Total credits - up to 28
Comments:
It is recommended that students have done Level 2 Outdoor Education as many of the standards are a progression from the previous level.
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.
Costs: $750-$850
Contact: Mr Steve Simpson
