3OUT

3 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr A. Gebbie.

The main goal of the Year 13 Outdoor Education course is to develop advanced technical outdoor skills while deepening students' understanding and appreciation of the Māori perspective on the natural world. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Advanced mountain biking techniques

  • Safe and effective river crossing practices

  • Rock climbing skills (belaying, lead climbing, safety protocols)

  • Māori principles of kaitiakitanga and Te Taiao

  • Cultural history and significant places of local iwi.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - intermediate outdoor skills and experience in mountain biking, tramping, or rock climbing, moderate to high physical fitness, teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, and a positive attitude towards outdoor challenges. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - careers in outdoor guiding, environmental stewardship, Department of Conservation (DOC) roles, outdoor instructing, and environmental science; foundational skills for further study or training in outdoor education and related fields. 



Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

This course includes a range of Field Trips at a cost of $350 to deepen and reinforce learning. * Course cost to be added to statements at the start of course.
Learners will be expected to assist with and supply their own property (Mountain Bike, Bike Helmet, Appropriate Footwear for Tramping, Quick dry shorts and T Shirts) for overnight and day trip excursions

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 427 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate crossing rivers


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20149 v4
NZQA Info

Lead climb on single-pitch rock routes with bolts and in-situ anchors


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20150 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20817 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32836 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of weather patterns, survival skills and navigation in the outdoors


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32841 v1
NZQA Info

Prepare for an overnight outdoor activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32844 v1
NZQA Info

Apply knowledge of group processes and evaluate personal contribution to group performance in an outdoor activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
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.