3POED

NCEA Level 3 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth.

Through journey-based experiences, students will learn the practical skills needed to take part in outdoor activities like bush survival, sea kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and tramping.  They will develop leadership skills and the ability to relate to others, confidence in managing themselves as they participate and contribute in group settings, competence, perseverance and resilience, while connecting to the natural environment. They will learn to 'think outside the box' as they are challenged physically, mentally and emotionally throughout the course. 

Students will develop safe outdoor practices through the use of practical and active learning experiences.  They will learn the necessary steps for planning expeditions, managing risk and navigation.  Students will also develop problem solving skills that contribute to good leadership practices, while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the outdoors.


Course Overview

Term 1
Sea Kayaking
Bush Survival

Term 2
Rock Climbing
Tramping
Weather
River Crossings

Term 3
Mountain Biking

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Outdoor Education 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Costs will incur with overnight trips

Assessment Information

All internal assessment

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 427 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate crossing rivers
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19428 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate sea kayaking skills on coastal water
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19430 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain equipment used for sea kayaking
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20150 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26237 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate kayaking knowledge and skills
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26246 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking knowledge and skills
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0