Aspiring Outdoor Education
L23ODED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas
Recommended Prior LearningTo be accepted for this course Level 2 and Level 3 students must have Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy. In addition to this students must have either an active interest in Outdoor Education and a good level of fitness, or have completed Approach Level Outdoor Education.
This course is composed of Level 2 and Level 3 NCEA standards. The course is delivered through theory, practical sessions after school, and multi-day trips.
Students must attend and complete all the off-site practical trips if they are to be successful in gaining the 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 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.