Level 2 Outdoor Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Dickinson.
This course aims to give students the opportunity to develop their understanding and proficiency in a number of different outdoor pursuits. What is covered? Risk Management and practical components include Kayaking, navigation, bushcraft, Tramping and leadership in the outdoors.
Students are required to meet the EOTC guidelines. Credits can still be achieved through alternative onsite and personal experiences if they do not meet them. These requirements are put in place to keep all staff and students safe, this is due to the nature of the changing environments in which the learning takes place.
Students must be confident in the water, e.g. can tread water for at least 15 minutes.
* Please note the field trip included in this course is advantageous for students, but alternative learning opportunities are provided (at no cost). Except for standards 476 and 26249
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Trip Cost - $220 (Rangitoto and Pinnacles Tramp which are part of the course)
$230 (optional additional EOTC events)
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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Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather information for an outdoor activity
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Design and construct clothing or equipment for use in the outdoors
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Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
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Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity