Year 11

NCEA LEVEL:  1

Curriculum Level:  6

Course Length:  One Year

Total Credits:  21 (Unit Standards)

Special Costs: Total approx. $300 these include:

Life Saving award and kayaking costs

Tramp 1 day – Queenstown area

Snowboarding or alpine skiing 2 days

Cross country skiing 1 day

Fleece for outdoor clothing manufacture

Entry Requirements: None

Course Outline:

The programme is made up of two distinct areas:

1   Adventure:

These include water rescue and survival, kayaking, bush craft and tramping, climbing, various forms of skiing, and ropes course work.  These adventure activities are designed to safely introduce students to outdoor recreation options available in the Central Otago area.

2   Personal and Social Development:

The main goal of the course is to increase self-confidence and team working skills amongst participants.  Opportunities to develop independence, communication skills, team work, leadership skills, responsibility and goal setting are presented throughout the course and are based on the successful Project Adventure philosophy of 'Challenge by Choice'.

Assessment Outline:

21 Credits: Internal Assessment (IA) – practical with theoretical components

External Awards Assessment (EA) – Life Saving Certificates

                                                                                                        

National Award in Outdoor Recreation (Level 2)

The National Award in Outdoor Recreation (Level 2) through the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation (SFRITO) is for students who complete 20 plus credits in selected outdoor activities.  This can be via Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Education or Year 12 OE and Year 13 Adventure Based Learning.  This is an exciting development for our students and a useful addition to their CV’s.  Thirteen credits in this Year 11 course can contribute to Outdoor Experience valuable industry award.

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments

Students are expected to take part in all practical activities and trips.  Where they miss a trip, students are expected to provide a medical certificate to explain their absence, and to allow for the possibility of other assessment.

Where Does It Lead?

The course can be considered an end in itself or an introduction to Year 12 and Year 13 Outdoor Education.  Skills learned link into job opportunities in adventure, tourism, sport, and park services.  However, the main skills and gains in confidence, communication and team work are applicable to all job areas, and are aimed to meet current employer needs.

For Further Information See:

Mr Schusser