Year 12 Outdoor Education is a recommended learning path into the Year 13 program, although is not compulsory.
The Year 13 Outdoor Education course is based around leadership, physical fitness in challenging tramping journeys, river/water safety and bush survival. There is also a multi-night camping experience and a survival overnight camp to push participants past their comfort zones.
The course is a mixture of three Achievement Standards and three Unit Standards, with the option to complete 14 Achievement Standard credits to meet the requirements of University Entrance. PLEASE NOTE - Achievement Standard AS91498 (Evaluate Physical Activity Experiences) is not a compulsory unit of work, but is available for students who wish to complete a University Entrance 'basket' of 14 credits in an approved subject. This unit is a compulsory part of the Year 13 PEA course.
You MUST be:
PHYSICALLY FIT! Or at least be prepared to work hard to become fit enough to complete challenging day tramps, and a multi-night camping journey.
MENTALLY TOUGH! There are times where you may be out of your comfort zone, sleeping in a shelter you built yourself from natural materials, in a cold river crossing near the winter months, and on a multi-night camp with your supplies on your back. A great way to build resilience.
DRIVEN! To become the best version of yourself by participating in leadership, high-risk activities, completing Level 3 analysis of safety management systems, becoming physically fit and so on.
Term 1
Leadership (AS91505) - Peer leadership in team building and outdoor skills, leadership of Ngatea Primary School students in outdoor skills (to be confirmed)
Survival camp and tramp (Kaihere, tramping venue to be confirmed)
River Crossing (Ohinemuri River)
Term 2
Devise Strategies for a Physical Activity Outcome (AS91789)
2x challenging tramps (venues to be confirmed)
Term 3
Safety Management (AS91504) - critical analysis of 2008 Mangatepopo Gorge Tragedy
Multi-night tramping and camping experience (US32850) - venue to be confirmed
River Crossing - Kauaeranga Valley (to be confirmed)
Term 4
Course wrap-up
Secondary School Teacher, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Tour Guide, Ranger, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Diver, Hunter/Trapper, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Trainer, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere are course costs related to the overnight survival camp. A small inventory of stationary is also required.