13ODE

13ODE - Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 3*

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Venter.

13 Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 3*

Course Statement

Outdoor Education at Level three focuses on the continued development of leadership, communication and organisational skills through new experiences in a different variety of outdoor activities and pursuits. Students will explore new parts of Aotearoa with new activities taking them to new places.

While engaged in these outdoor activities or pursuits, students will develop their knowledge of these, the skills needed to be successful and evaluate their experiences in these activities. Both leadership and safety management skills will be internally assessed in units covered throughout the year. Students are also practically assessed in scuba diving as part of an achievement standard.

Students continued to develop essential life skills including social and cooperative skills, problem solving, initiative and self management that are intertwined in Outdoor Education.


The course has a compulsory fee of $550. The course has limited spaces and therefore a selection process will occur. 

Topics Covered:


  • Adventure based learning

  • Scuba Diving

  • Surfing

  • Mountain Biking

  • Bike Maintenance

  • Tramping

  • Camping

  • Camp Craft

  • Paddle boarding

  • Junior PE Teaching

  • Survivor/Amazing Race




This is NOT an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance. However, the Level 3 credits may be counted towards an NCEA Level 3 Certificate which is also needed for UE.

Standards marked (N) may be used towards meeting Level 1 Numeracy.  

Standards marked (R) may be counted towards the Reading credits for University Entrance Literacy.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course fees are $500 for trips and activities outside the school like kayaking, high/low ropes, rock climbing, tramping, camping and the Tough Guy/Gal Challenge.

Course Skills

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28516 v2
NZQA Info
Prepare for, participate in, and evaluate an outdoor experience as a member of a group
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 15
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
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2024 are subject to numbers and staff.