On Land and Sea (12OTE)
Course Description
Keen for adventures on land and sea? As part of the Year 12 Outdoor Education course, you will cruise the local waters in kayaks, learn how to read maps and weather patterns while tramping some of the most beautiful walks in the area, prepare yourself and others for camping in the Pinnacles Hut, and build your skills as a bush survivor.
Course Overview
Term 1
Kayaking (US32845) - Kayaking on the Piako River, entries and exits in the Ngatea Pool, assessment at The Cut in Netherton
Risk Management (AS91333)
Camp planning (Venue TBC)
Term 2
1st overnight camp - tramping, surfing/kayaking/camping (venue TBC)
Group Processes (AS91336) - team building
Social Responsibility (AS91334)
Term 3
2nd overnight camp - tramping, camping (Pinnacles, Coromandel)
Weather, Survival, Maps (US32835)
Shelter building (Kaihere)
Social Responsibility - Student-led activities
Term 4
Social Responsibility
Preview of Year 13 Outdoor Education
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A course cost for overnight camping trips will apply, as well as stationary requirements.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
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Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
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Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water
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Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity
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Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity
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Physical Education 2.10 - Analyse group processes in physical activity