L3ODED

Aspiring Outdoor Education

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas.

This course builds on knowledge and experience gained during Approach Level Outdoor Education.  This course takes students on a journey of theory, practical activity sessions (during and after school), and multi-day trips.  This course is open to both Year 12 students and Year 13 students.


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Some of the specific topics that are covered in this course are:

• Tramping, Camping, and Multiday Expeditioning in Alpine Environments

• River Crossing

• Navigation

• Environmental Codes of Conduct

• Risk Assessment and Responsible Behaviour

The activities and topics are subject to change depending on the needs of the students, teacher expertise, and environmental conditions.

Recommended Prior Learning

Aspiring Outdoor Education builds on the knowledge and skills students develop through the Approach Level Outdoor Education course, but it is not essential that students took the Approach Level course.

We require students to have a basic knowledge of preparation for outdoor activities, basic map reading and navigation skills, an active interest in Outdoor Education, a good level of fitness, or have completed Approach Level Outdoor Education or have HoF approval.   To be accepted for this course Year 12 and Year 13 students must have Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy. 


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A pencil case with pens and a laptop

Assessment Information

This course offers a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 credits and is comprised of unit standards (only awarded an achieved/not achieved grade).

Students must show a commitment to this course and attend and complete all the off-site practical trips if they are to be successful in gaining all unit standard credits offered. Other subjects the student is taking will not suffer though, as students are given study time to catch up with work missed after being away on trips.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 26
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 425 v7
NZQA Info

Participate in a day tramp


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 426 v7
NZQA Info

Participate in an overnight camp


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 430 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate bush survival skills


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 431 v7
NZQA Info

Navigate in good visibility on land


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 444 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6400 v8
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


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20152 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
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. 20210 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.