13ODE - Outdoor Education - NCEA Level 3*
13ODE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Venter.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
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. |
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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. |
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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.