On Land and Sea (12OTE)
12OTE Course DescriptionKeen 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
Pathway
Survival of the Fittest (13OTE)
Career PathwaysSecondary School Teacher, Tour Guide, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Hunter/Trapper, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Holiday Park Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA course cost for overnight camping trips will apply, as well as stationary requirements.