Outdoor Education Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Slee.
Outdoor Education Level 2
Students work towards gaining skills and knowledge at school and are required to sit a series of practical performance assessments. This subject provides students with multiple opportunities to participate in an outdoor experience. Through participation students will develop personal resilience, communication skills and the ability to work as a team / in a group setting. Students will be expected to behave safely and appropriately at all times during this course and failure to do so may result in the student being removed from this course. The Outdoor Education staff reserve the right to not include students on trips if their attendance is inadequate or for reasons that students cannot meet and satisfy the health and safety requirements of the activities.
Pathway
Assessment Information
All of the assessments are internally assessed. There are 3 assessments that involve the completion of a written report and the remainder are practical performance assessments.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
NZQA Info
Participate in an introductory rafting experience
NZQA Info
Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation
NZQA Info
Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.