OED200

Outdoor Education Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Martin.

Take up the challenge and master the outdoors 


The Outdoor Education Programme at Level 2 provides a full and exciting range of experiences that will challenge the students physically and mentally and provide opportunities for planning and facilitating key aspects of the programme.


## If you are interested in the using this course as a pathway to further training and a vocation in Adventure Tourism- please click the LINK here and look at the new course being offered (Adventure Tourism:  combined approaches of Tourism and Outdoor Education)


Outdoor Education will enhance skills and attitudes in those areas by providing a framework based on the School Values (Te Awa) at Mountainview High School. Each term will have a unique focus that will provide the direction for the components and the values being addressed. There will also be flexibility in what is offered, with some parallel lines of study available, where possible.

Throughout the year we are offering a 16 - 24 credits, based on a range of different combinations of the following assessments and the needs of individuals. Individualised courses are built with each students to meet their needs and aspirations. 



Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1: Connect and Care
Manaakitanga & Whanaungatanga

Rafting or Watersports
Rafting
US 485
Paddling skills on moving water
US 32848
Tramping Expedition
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Demonstrate skills for an Overnight Camp
US 26249
Weather and maps
US 32835
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Term 2
Term 2: Learn, Share and Protect
Pukengatanga & Kaitiakitanga

Mountainbiking
MTB Grade 2 Terrain
US457

Environmental contribution
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Design clothing or equipment
[Recycling]
Design and construct clothing or equipment
US 22015

Term 3
Term 3: Lead and Respect
Rangitiratanga & Manaakitanga

Low ropes/High ropes
High ropes
US 473
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
ABL and Team building
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Pathway

Outdoor Education provides the necessary skills and attitudes to lead students into the amazing opportunities of Adventure Tourism - one of New Zealand's biggest growth areas in recent years.

Course Skills

Assessment Information

Students are assessed on the following aspects:
1. Preparation
2. Participation: attitude, skills and resilience
3. Reflection

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 23
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 457 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 473 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate safe practices for participation in high ropes course activities


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 485 v8
NZQA Info

Participate in an introductory rafting experience


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 22015 v2
NZQA Info

Design and construct clothing or equipment for use in the outdoors


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
U.S. 32848 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0