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1 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr A. Gebbie.

The Level 1 Outdoor Education course offers an introduction to technical outdoor skills and an appreciation of the Māori perspective on the natural world, focusing on the interconnection between all elements in nature. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Technical skills in mountain biking, rock climbing, and tramping

  • Understanding the Māori perspective on the natural world

  • Weather, navigation, trip planning and preparation, tramping experiences and overnight camps

  • Learning about local iwi's significant places and history.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - basic interest in outdoor activities, willingness to learn and participate in mountain biking, rock climbing, and tramping, basic physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, and a positive attitude towards new challenges in the outdoor environment. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - developing foundational outdoor skills, enhancing understanding of Māori perspectives, preparing for advanced outdoor education courses, and providing a base for future careers in guiding, environmental stewardship, DOC roles, outdoor instructing, and environmental science. 

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

This course includes a range of Field Trips and Outdoor Activities at a cost of $350.00 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
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
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.