Approach Level Outdoor Education
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas.
Outdoor Education is a popular subject at Kaiapoi High School. 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 11 students and Year 12 students.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Some topics covered in this course 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
Assessment Information
This course offers a combination of Level 1 and Level 2 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.
External
NZQA Info
Participate in a day tramp
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Participate in an overnight camp
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Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement
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Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques
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Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above
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Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing
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Physical Education 1.7 - Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor education activities
Click on a career pathway tag to explore more....
Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Tour Guide, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Urban/Regional Planner, Zookeeper, Police Officer, Army Officer, Building and Construction Labourer, Army Soldier, Science Technician,
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.