12ODP

NCEA Multi-Level Outdoor Pursuits

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Percival.

This is a Unit Standards course, which is designed to offer students a wide range of skills in Outdoor Pursuits and Outdoor Recreation. While at the same time, gain accreditation for their achievements within the National Qualifications Framework. Students with a strong interest in the outdoors are able to continue their studies and work towards a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Outdoor Recreation/Education at a range of institutions after the completion of this course. A field trip component is built into the course which is necessary to develop and apply the skills and knowledge learnt in class and for assessment purposes.

Students will gain skills and participate in the following Units; 
Sea Kayaking, 
Tramping, 
Rock Climbing & Abseiling
Mountain Biking. 
Whilst developing their ability in each of these areas students will also complete necessary, complimentary units involving; 
Preparation for an outdoor activity, 
Map Reading, Weather Interpretation Skills & Survival Skills
Mountain Bike Maintenance



This course uses Te Ao Māori concepts; Kotahitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Manaakitanga and Turangawaewae throughout to emphasise key areas of learning such as co-operation, sustainability, supporting others and a sense of belonging. 


Whether you are young or old, there’s always room to grow. Learning a new skill, solving problems, and helping others are just some of the many “feathers” you can wear in order to soar high. The more strengths you have, the higher you’ll fly! Give your tamariki those feathers (experiences) so they may soar.


“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books.”

- John Lubbock

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Some STAR funding may be available for unit standards in Adventure-Based Learning, Outdoor Navigation, and First Aid. All other unit standards are funded from a subject fee of approximately $450.00.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 457 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain


Level: 2
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. 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. 32840 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0