LEVEL ONE

Code: L1OED

Course of Study

You will have the opportunity to improve personal skills such as self confidence, responsibility, setting goals, meeting new challenges, resilience, trust, communication, teamwork, leadership and environmental awareness. We will use the outdoor mediums of flat water kayaking on either the pool or lake, adventure based learning, low and high ropes, rock climbing, tramping and navigation.

You will also learn trip preparation and planning skills, health and safety considerations, and weather interpretation.

Students will need to have a willingness to learn and get along with others. Having the ability to swim 50m is an advantage.

Assessment

Between 16 and 20 Level 1 Unit standard credits. Individual unit standards will be confirmed at the start of the year.

Costs

Approximately $400 donation which will cover Peel Forest instructors, gear and transport. There is potentially an optional extra day of skiing at a local ski field which would be an additional cost for students who choose to go on it.

Entry Criteria

Is open to Year 11 students who have an interest in Outdoor Education. Entry to this course is at the discretion of the Head of Outdoor Education and the Principal. Factors taken into account may include behaviour, attitudes and attendance prior to application. There needs to be a commitment from the student to attend afternoon sessions and the outdoor trips to gain the full benefit from the programme.

LEVEL TWO

Code: L2OED

Course of Study

You will have the opportunity to improve personal skills such as self-confidence, responsibility, risk management, setting goals and meeting challenges, communication, teamwork, leadership and environmental awareness. You also learn physical skills in areas of kayaking, high ropes, rafting, rock climbing, abseiling, service, and bush-craft. You will not miss a great deal of school time as there is an afternoon dedicated to Outdoor Education. There is a two-day tramp at the start of the year. Expect one week away from school at the end of Term 1 kayaking and tramping. You will be expected to keep up with your school work following the Outdoor Education trips.

Assessment

Unit Standards at Level 2: between 18 and 20 credits. Specific unit standards will be confirmed at the beginning of the year.

Costs

Approximately $600 donation. Full payment of the donation will be required before the first expedition in Term 1.

Entry Criteria

Is open to Year 12 students who have an interest in Outdoor Education. Entry to this course is at the discretion of the Head of Outdoor Education and the Principal. Factors taken into account may include behaviour, attitudes and attendance prior to application. There needs to be a commitment from the student to attend afternoon sessions and the outdoor trips to gain the full benefit from the programme.