Level 2 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Beagley.
This course is designed for students in Years 12 and 13 who are motivated and genuinely interested in the outdoors, and have an interest in perhaps pursuing a career in this industry. A total of approximately 28 credits at Level 2 and 3 will be offered from a variety of industry based Unit Standards that will contribute towards NCEA Level 2 and 3. Students will also gain the Outdoor First Aid Certificate.
The course is run over five periods each week with one afternoon having two periods blocked together, and other periods either side of lunch times where possible, to allow sufficient time for practical work as required. Some classes will run beyond normal class time.
Topics Covered:
Bush craft and Survival, River Crossing, Tramping, Rock Climbing, Outdoor First Aid, Navigation, Kayaking, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Adventure based learning, Skiing, Outdoor Leadership (Year 10 Camp) and Camping
Course Costs
This course uses some outside instructors and venues, regularly requires students being transported to sites in and around Dunedin and utilizes equipment that must be maintained and regularly upgraded for the safety of students. In addition, part of the tramping unit standard involves a 3-day tramp in term 4. As such there will be costs to be met if activities are to proceed. Student contributions of around $380.00 for the year make the course viable. Students will receive a term outline each term and a breakdown of the costs of that term. This, it is hoped, will spread course contributions across the year and we would ask contributions to be made by the indicated dates so that activities can be organized or modified accordingly. On occasions some activities will be supported by STAR funding.
Course Overview
Term 1
Adventure Based Learning
Kayaking
Small Dinghy Sailing
Term 2
Small Dinghy Sailing
Mountain Biking
Navigation
Term 3
Skiing and Snowboarding
Rock Climbing
Bush Craft and Survival
Tramping
Term 4
Tramping
Year 10 Camp Leadership
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity
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Participate in a day tramp
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Participate in an overnight camp
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Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain
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Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water
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Demonstrate intermediate skiing skills on blue terrain at a snowsport area
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Demonstrate beginner snowboard skills on green terrain at a snowsport area
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Demonstrate intermediate snowboard skills on blue terrain at a snowsport area
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Demonstrate beginner skiing skills on green terrain at a snowsport area
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Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation
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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 knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
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Prepare and use a sail-powered craft
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Demonstrate a managed abseil descent with secondary protection
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Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Disclaimer
this information may vary