L12ODED

Approach Level Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas.

This course is composed of Level 2 NCEA standards and is delivered through theory, practical activity sessions during and after school, and multi-day trips.  This course is open to Year 11 students and Year 12 students.

Students must attend and complete all the off-site practical trips if they are to be successful in gaining the ALL unit standard credits.   Students are given study time to catch up with work missed in other subjects after being away on trips.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
• Tramping, Camping, and Multiday Expeditioning

• Rock Climbing and Abseiling

• Environmental Codes of Conduct

• Navigation

• First Aid

• 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

Approach Level Outdoor Education is open to Year 11  and Year 12 students.   To be accepted for this course Year 10 students moving into Year 11 must have earned NCEA Numeracy and Literacy, have an active interest in Outdoor Education, and have a good level of fitness.  Year 12 students must have a genuine interest in Outdoor Education and NCEA Level 1.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

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. 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. 3503 v7
NZQA Info
Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task
Level: 1
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. 90968 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 1.7 - Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor education activities
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
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 2024, 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.