12OED
This course requires 2 options.

12 Outdoor Education (12OED)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Tony Wright, Bridget Fairweather.

12 Outdoor Education

In this course you are introduced to a variety of outdoor pursuits, with a goal to develop your personal skills. This course is an excellent introduction for those wanting to take 13OEX.

Course Components

  • Gain skills and confidence kayaking on moving water
  • Learn how to perpare for, and participate in an overnight tramp
  • Learn about weather, survival skills and topographic maps
  • Complete a first aid course
  • Build and sleep in a snow cave
  • Gain skills and condidence rock-climbing

Course Overview

Term 1
This term is focused on kayaking. Whilst mainly practical, will also include the theory of kayaking and gaining an understanding of the safety considerations around this sport.

Term 2
Practical bushcraft skills, including fire lighting, river crossing, navigation, map reading skills and shelters. Bushcraft theory including an introduction to topographic map reading and weather, in preparation for an overnight tramp. Also includes First Aid course

Term 3
Snow craft. Subject o suitable conditions, there is an overnight snow craft trip. You will learn about moving in the mountains and building and experiencing sleeping in a snow cave, normally Craigeburn ski field. We would encourage you to sign up for the one-day school ski trip.
Introduction to the rock climbing and abseiling unit

Term 4
Rock climbing and abseiling unit

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Must be physically able to participate, including water confidence

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

19 + Camp and specialised instructor fees will apply

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 24 credits (mostly unit standard)

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 438 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic movement skills and build a snow shelter on low-angled mountain terrain
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 476 v7
NZQA Info
Roll a decked paddle craft on flat water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6400 v7
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info
Provide first aid
1
1
1
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info
Provide basic life support
1
1
1
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20152 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic knowledge of safe abseil techniques
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20157 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26249 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32835 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32848 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info
Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0