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 CreditsExternal - 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.
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