OUT3 - Outdoor Education

Entry Requirements:
HOF/TIC approval.
Level:
NCEA 3
Type:
Subject Choice
Duration:
Full Year
Invitation Only:
No
Assessment:
Unit Standard
Credits:
up to 17
Endorsement:
No
Notes:
Is trade recognised

This course is designed to either carry on from Outdoor Education Level 2 or as a stand alone. Students will experience the outdoor environment of the Central North Island, learning skills relating to Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Bushcraft and Water Safety. Students are required to have an interest in meeting new challenges in the outdoors and be prepared to work in a team. Assessment is by Internal assessment - written in class and practical demonstration of skills in an outdoor environment.

Available Standards:

Some or all of the following will be offered
Title Description Level Credits Assessment U.E. Reading U.E. Writing
427 Cross rivers 3 2 Internal No No
20121 Demonstrate paddling skills on Class 2 water 3 2 Internal No No
20150 Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above 3 2 Internal No No
20817 Plan for, participate in, and evaluate mountain bike rides on intermediate to expert terrain 3 2 Internal No No
32836 Demonstrate knowledge of weather patterns, survival skills and navigation in the outdoors 3 3 Internal No No
32841 Prepare for an overnight outdoor activity 3 3 Internal No No
32876 Demonstrate knowledge of weather processes and weather conditions for outdoor recreation in New Zealand 3 3 Internal No No
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(*) Last Reviewed: June 19, 2023

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