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1 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Gebbie.

This outdoor education course offers an opportunity to learn and practice technical skills in mountain biking, rock climbing, tramping, alongside gaining an appreciation of the Māori perspective on the natural world. Students will learn about the weather, navigation, trip planning and preparation, experience tramping and several overnight camps. Students will gain knowledge about local iwi's significant places, history, and stewardship, and will develop their understanding of Te Taiao, the interconnection between everything in the natural world. This course is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable life skills while exploring the beauty of New Zealand's great outdoors and a core of skills to be safe and thrive in the outdoor environment.

The dates and times will be confirmed when the course starts. Course costs cover transport, activity fees, rock climbing gear. You will need access to a suitable mountain bike and helmet to complete aspects of this course.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

This course includes a range of Field Trips and Outdoor Activities at a cost of $320.00 to meet the requirements of the assessment standards. * Course cost to be added to statements at the start of course. The course contributions help to cover transport, activity fees, safety and rock-climbing gear.
Learners will be expected to assist with and supply their own property (suitable personal clothing, footwear for tramping, helmet and water bottle) for overnight and day trip excursions.
Learners will also need to provide your own serviced mountain bike and helmet that is fit for purpose.

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. 425 v7
NZQA Info
Participate in a day tramp
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 426 v7
NZQA Info
Participate in an overnight camp
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 470 v6
NZQA Info
Participate in low ropes course activities
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 5479 v4
NZQA Info
Complete white and yellow orienteering courses
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20137 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking on grade 1 terrain
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20210 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32834 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of weather, the Land Safety Code, and maps in the outdoors
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32837 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of introductory preparation for an outdoor activity
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32842 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate personal awareness and positive behaviour during a group outdoor activity
Level: 1
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

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.