13OED

Year 13 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Syme.


Outdoor Education is predominantly a practical based course and offers students the opportunity to gain mainly unit standard credits but also some achievement standard credits. There are costs associated with some of the off site activities. 

It is a fun and interesting student centered course where the focus is on learning through doing in a practical outdoor context in the stunning Bay of Plenty and Central North Island. Activities include Surfing, Bush Survival Skills, Mountain Biking, Adventure Based Learning, Teamwork, Co-operation and communication, Tramping, Teaching Physical Skills and White Water Rafting. Students gain skills that they can apply in many aspects of life.

 

 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

This cost covers all of the OED camps and trips throughout the year.

Description Type Value
Outdoor Education camps and trips Optional $640.00
$640.00

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 427 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate crossing rivers
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 485 v8
NZQA Info
Participate in an introductory rafting experience
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20817 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21414 v3
NZQA Info
Plan and run a recreation activity
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24663 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate leadership while participating in an adventure based learning programme
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32841 v1
NZQA Info
Prepare for an overnight outdoor activity
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.