ODE1: Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education at Otaki College will provide ākonga with unique experiences related to the outdoors. Skills learned in ODE1 are developed further in ODE2 and ODE3. Level 1 Outdoor Education is also a prerequisite towards Level 2 Outdoor Education. 

Ākonga will learn basic skills: 

• Navigation; map and compass skills, location awareness. 

• Rock climbing; basic movement and technique 

• White Water Kayaking; basic paddle strokes and rescues.

Ākonga will complete both practical and theoretical coursework. Practical components require students to take part in 2 overnight trips, 2 afternoon climbing trips, 1 river afternoon and 1 afternoon dedicated to orienteering. Theoretical work requires ākonga to complete bookwork related to their practical experiences. 

This course is assessed through Unit Standards.  All afternoon/day trips and overnight experiences are compulsory and will assist ākonga in achieving.  

• Standard 20210 - Experience rock climbing (internal)

• Standard 20152 - Experience and complete abseiling sessions (internal)

• Standard 20818 - Demonstrate kayaking skills on sheltered or slow-moving water (internal)

• Standard 425 - Experience day tramps (internal)

• Standard 426 - Experience camping (internal)

• Standard 20159 - Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor (internal)

• Standard 5479 - Complete white and yellow orienteering courses (internal)

• Standard 32842 - Demonstrate personal awareness and positive behaviour during a group outdoor activity (internal)

Ākonga will only require their chromebooks during theoretical work.