Hagley Community College

12 Outdoor Education (12OED)

12OED

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Tony Wright, Bridget Fairweather.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Must be physically able to participate, including water confidence

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

Learning Areas:

Physical Education

Assessment Information

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