OED22F
This course requires 2 options.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 22F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Washbourn.

Outdoor Education introduces students to Te Taiao, the unique natural environment of Aotearoa New Zealand.  The course aims to develop an appreciation and respect for Te Taiao and the confidence to go safely and respectfully into a range of outdoor environments. Outdoor Education students will develop skills in self-management, group support and teamwork, accepting challenges, and making informed decisions using sound judgement. There is a focus on preparing the students to be independent and informed users of the outdoors.

Coursework based in practical contexts includes: camping, tramping, trip planning, assessing weather, navigation, safety management, outdoor first aid, mountain biking, snow skills, environmental sustainability, ropes challenges and adventure-based learning and rock climbing. This includes a significant number of trips during school time. Students are expected to manage the workload and commitments to make themselves available for practical assessment opportunities. Most of the standards that are assessed in this course require practical engagement, so participants must commit to attending all trips and practical activities.

Assessment
Students will aim to complete a programme of assessment that includes a combination of the standards outlined. Students with previous experience, passion and skill in outdoor education may attempt a larger number of standards. The assessment programme is Unit Standards based and all of the standards are internally assessed.

Future Possibilities
This course will develop an awareness and knowledge of outdoor environments, which may lead to further study in a range of outdoor professions including Adventure Tourism, Outdoor instruction, Eco-Tourism, Conservation and Environmental Education.


Course Overview

Term 1
Bushcraft and trip preparation - Akonga will learn how to prepare for an overnight tramp, manage equipment and perform skills to sustain and thrive outdoors. There are two overnight Camps in term 1: The Craigieburn overnight and day tramp, and the Hawdon valley tramp. participation in these camps will be required to achieve the standards on offer.

Term 2
The focus of the term 2 course is to develop skills and confidence in mountain biking. Akonga will learn how to select, set up and maintain a mountain bike, and develop skills to ride entry-level mountain biking trails. Akonga will also participate in a 2-day outdoor First Aid course, providing first aid certification. The learning will culminate in a week of mountain biking experiences in the Christchurch/Ōtautahi area.

Term 3
Akonga will begin term 3 developing their personal and interpersonal skills using adventure based learning activities, including a 2-day experience at the Christchurch ropes course. The second half of the term will focus on snow safety and movement in snow skills, with a 2-day snow skills experience in the craigieburn ranges.

Term 4
The final focus for akonga in this course is rock climbing. Akonga will develop skills to ensure the safety of the group while climbing, and will experience some climbing on natural rock formations.

Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable attainment of Level 1 NCEA credits is recommended with Outdoor Education 12F an advantage but not essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A donation will be requested to defray the costs of overnight camps.

Note
Students may need to provide some of their own equipment for aspects of this course including basic outdoor clothing and equipment – raincoat (waterproof and preferably breathable), thermal base layer clothing, synthetic or wool insulation layer clothing, sturdy footwear, sleeping bag and mountain bike.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 28 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 457 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6400 v7
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info
Provide first aid
1
1
1
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info
Provide basic life support
1
1
1
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20138 v2
NZQA Info
Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20157 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20159 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26249 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32835 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32840 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32843 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0