OAS1 - Outdoor Adventure Skills

Level:
NCEA 1
Type:
Subject Choice
Duration:
Full Year
Invitation Only:
No
Assessment:
Unit Standard
Credits:
up to 19
Endorsement:
No
Leads To:
Outdoor Education (NCEA 2), Sport & Exercise (NCEA 2)

This course should provide learning experiences to develop personal and social skills for moving safely in a variety of settings. These learning experiences should also develop the understandings and skills which underpin successful outdoor activity and an increase in the awareness of the need for conservation of the environment. The Unit Standards offered in this course can be used towards the National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation Leadership.

Available Standards:

Some or all of the following will be offered
Title Description Level Credits Assessment U.E. Reading U.E. Writing
425 Experience day tramps 1 2 Internal No No
426 Participate in an overnight camp 1 2 Internal No No
448 Experience a caving trip 1 2 Internal No No
20137 Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain 1 2 Internal No No
20138 Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 2 2 Internal No No
20210 Experience rock climbing 1 2 Internal No No
20818 Demonstrate kayaking skills on sheltered or slow-moving water 1 2 Internal No No
32834 Demonstrate introductory knowledge of weather, the Land Safety Code, and maps in the outdoors 1 3 Internal No No
32837 Demonstrate knowledge of introductory preparation for an outdoor activity 1 2 Internal No No
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(*) Last Reviewed: June 26, 2023

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