Outdoor Education
Qualification
- A total of approximately 24 credits at Level 2 and 3 will be offered from a variety of industry based Unit Standards that will contribute to the NCEA Level 2 and the National Certificate of Outdoor Education
- National Outdoor Recreation Award (currently being proposed by SFRITO)
- Students will gain the outdoor first aid certificate from the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
- Students will received a Bayfield High School Outdoor Education Certificate at the conclusion of the course on the back of which will be listed the qualifications gained and topics covered
- A student accepted into this course must have a genuine interest in the outdoors and be prepared to fully involve themselves in regular outdoor challenges.
- A sound level of fitness is essential
- As the course involves mountain biking access to a mountain bike of sound quality will be required
- For unit standard work students will need an appropriate performance in NCEA Level 1 (10 Credits in English and two other subjects will be required)
Course Description
The course will consist of 10 Unit Standards drawn from SFRITO (Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training organisation), and Physical Education Achievement Standards at Level 2.
This course is designed for students at Years 12 and 13 who are motivated and genuinely interested in the outdoors and have an interest in perhaps pursuing a career in this industry.
The course is run over 4 periods each week with one afternoon having two periods blocked together and other periods either side of lunch times where possible to allow sufficient time for practical work as required. Some classes will run beyond normal class time.
Topics Covered
Bushcraft and Survival, River Crossing, Tramping, Rock Climbing, Outdoor First Aid, Navigation, Kayaking, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Adventure based learning, Skiing, Outdoor Leadership (Form 4 Camp), Camping
Cost – An up front fee of $100 will be required and then ongoing payments throughout the year on a term by term basis to meet costs of trips, instructors, and equipment hire will be charged. A total cost in excess of $600 will be incurred. Some financial assistance is available for students and can be applied for through the student office.