Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Aspiring Outdoor Education

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Thomas.

Recommended Prior Learning

Aspiring Outdoor Education builds on the knowledge and skills students develop through the Approach Level Outdoor Education 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.   To be accepted for this course Year 12 and Year 13 students must have Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy.


This course is composed of Level 3 NCEA standards. The course is delivered through theory, practical sessions after school, and multi-day trips.  This course is aimed at Year 12 and 13 students who have completed Approach Level Outdoor Education.

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.

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Tour Guide, Army Soldier, Building and Construction Labourer, Urban/Regional Planner, Science Technician, Zookeeper, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper









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.