Level 3 Outdoor Education*
Course Description
In Level 3 Outdoor Education, students will design, plan and lead a range of outdoor pursuits. The course is a combination of both practical and theory where students have the opportunity to be hands-on with planning, teaching, managing risk through all activities. The course will include; sea kayaking, tramping/navigation, cycling, rock climbing and leadership opportunities.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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Other information:
L3 Outdoor Education offers both unit standards and achievement standards for assessments. The achievement standard (university approved) credits are taken from the Physical Education subject area. If you are taking both Physical Education and Outdoor Education, this will count only towards one assessment area.
Resources Required
$120 school contribution cost to cover accommodation and travel expenses.
Exercise clothes, laptop (BYOD).
1 Set of thermals. Talk to your teacher before purchasing.
1 Pair of sturdy shoes - Talk to your teacher before purchasing.
All specialist safety equipment will be provided for each activity.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 30 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.