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.
External
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Demonstrate crossing rivers
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Lead climb on single-pitch rock routes with bolts and in-situ anchors
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Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above
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Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather patterns, survival skills and navigation in the outdoors
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Prepare for an overnight outdoor activity
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Apply knowledge of group processes and evaluate personal contribution to group performance in an outdoor activity
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.