12OUE

NCEA Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: L. Martin.

Outdoor Education is a Level 2 course designed for students who have a passion for outdoor activities. There is no entry requirements other than a willingness to take part in physically demanding outdoor activities which are a compulsory part of the course.

Using a range of local resources this course would allow students to gain 17 credits in a range of outdoor settings. Students would learn a range of life skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-management, self-responsibility etc.

The course will involve some co-construction with students and therefore activities and standards cannot be predetermined.

Possible activities are tramping, camping, navigation, ABL, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, sailing and rock climbing.


This course does lead to a University Entrance approved subject.


Field trips: To be confirmed.

Recommended Prior Learning

Nil but, due to the nature of the course, numbers are limited.  Where required, attendance and behaviour from previous year will be used to determine placement.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The course is curriculum based so trip costs are covered by the school. For overnight trips there is an optional koha to cover accommodation costs.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20159 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26249 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32835 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32840 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32843 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.