3OED

3OED - Level 3 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Students develop independent outdoor skills and gain greater outdoor experience. There will be opportunities for industry awareness and assistant leadership.

Term 1: First Aid and Whitewater Kayaking, 3 day trip Murchison

Term 2: Plan and organise own Outdoor Adventure, 3 day trip. Rock Climbing, overnight Golden Bay

Term 3: Alpine Camp, 4 day trip Nelson Lakes

Term 4: Lead Climbing, overnight Golden Bay

NOTE: Students are expected to complete the application form to be considered for OED. Please use the link below to complete the application. 

APPLY HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/6YfEDfEVpj

Recommended Prior Learning

You will need approval from the Head of Outdoor Education to be considered for this course. Full commitment will be expected if you are successful in gaining entry to this course. This means you will attend practical lessons 1 day a week until 4.30pm and attending all overnight trips. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$450.00; Up to 17 days of camps, day trips and practical lessons.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 424 v8
NZQA Info
Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6400 v7
NZQA Info
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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
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
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91789 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome
4
4
4
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: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.