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