13OEX
This course requires 2 options.

13 Outdoor Expeditions (13OEX)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Bridget Fairweather.

13 Outdoor Education

In this course you develop  your skills in a variety of outdoor disciplines. This course would be a good introduction for those wishing to have a career in the outdoors.

Course Components

  • Develop intermediate level kayaking skills on white-water
  • Participate in a kayaking overnight camp experience
  • Develop mountain biking skills on technical terrain
  • Plan for and participate in a mountain bike camp
  • Learn and lead climb and develop technical rock-climbing skills

Course Overview

Term 1
focuses on developing whitewater kayaking skills, culminating in a three day camp at the Hurunui river

Term 2
Emphasis on improving the skills and fitness needed for mountain biking. This includes technical riding skills, as well as basic bike maintenance. Finishes with a 3 day camp in the Hanmer Springs area.

Term 3
Dedicated to rock climbing. We start learning basic techniques in indoor spaces, including bouldering gyms and indoor climbing walls. We then climb outdoors in the Port Hills and finish the term with a 3 days camp at Castle Hill.

Term 4
Aims to bring all the skills learnt during the year into an Adventurous Journey, which will be planned and organised as a class.

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 Level 3 unit standard)

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20121 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate paddling skills on Class 2 water
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20138 v2
NZQA Info
Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike for outdoor recreation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20149 v4
NZQA Info
Lead climb on single-pitch rock routes with bolts and in-situ anchors
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20150 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 14 and above
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20817 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32849 v1
NZQA Info
Roll a decked paddle craft on moving water
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0