Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Approach Level Outdoor Education

L12ODED
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas.

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.

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.

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Pathway

Aspiring Outdoor Education

Career Pathways

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 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.