NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education

A semester based course for Year 12 - Semester 1, Term 1 and 2. Students would gain 2 study periods during terms 3 and 4.

Aims

To develop a background knowledge and understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of outdoor education, sustainability education, environmental education and social responsibility
To involve learners in a wide range of outdoor experiences, predominately in our local environment
To provide opportunities for personal, leadership and social development by interacting with others in challenging activities
To gain confidence in the outdoors

Course Content

Leadership development
Safety and risk management
Outdoor skill based activities - may include mountain biking, tramping, rock climbing, waka ama and kayaking
Environmental education
Assessment – all assessments are internal
4 day 3 night camp in Fiordland with the Year 12 PE class

Qualification gained

14 credits are offered from a combination of Achievement Standards and Unit Standards across this half year course.

This subject has links with

Physical Education, Geography, Biology, Health, English

Prior knowledge required

Learners must display a genuine interest/passion for the outdoors, what it can offer them and give back to it. All learners will need to have access to appropriate outdoor clothing. A comprehensive list can be provided from the school Physical Education Department

Next step

Level 3 Physical Education, University, Polytechnic, sustainability and environmental studies, Outdoor Education leadership, community and sporting involvement.

Achievement Standard

A.S 91330 4 Credit Perform a physical activity in an applied setting (rock climbing)

A.S 91334 3 Credit Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity

Unit Standard

U.S 26249 2 Credits Overnight tramp (camp)

U.S 32840 3 Credits Prepare for Outdoor Education activity (camp)

U.S 20817 2 Credits Mountain biking skills on a grade 2 terrain

Optional - TBC on interest:

Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (undertaken in students own time through a mix of online learning and practical workshop - funded through STAR)

U.S 6400 2 Credits Level 3. Manage first aid in emergency situations
U.S. 6401 2 Credits Level 1 Provide first aid
U.S 6402 2 Credits Level 2. Provide basic life support

Course contribution:

First Semester - $345 indicative amount, may be subject to change. Specialist instruction, equipment hire and transport.

Fiordland Camp - $400 (indicative amount, numbers dependent) plus $50 for food supplied by participating students.