3POED

NCEA Level 3 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth, Mr M. Whitby.

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: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0