Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Level 3 Outdoor Education

L3OUED01
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Holloway.

Recommended Prior Learning

Nil – However Level 2 Outdoor Education is an advantage.


Level 3 Outdoor Education offers a practical based programme that allows the learner to build on skills learnt in the Level 2 Outdoor Education programme. It also introduces new skills that will challenge all learners. Areas of learning include:

1. Outdoor pursuits, including sea kayaking and archery

2. Planning, running, and leading outdoor experiences

3. Developing practical leadership skills through a range of outdoor pursuits & experiences

4. Developing practical based personal and interpersonal skills that will allow learners to push themselves past their comfort zones

Units we cover:

  • Sea Kayaking
  • Bush Survival
  • Adventure Based Learning - Leadership
  • Coaching Archery
  • Planning and running an outdoor activity
  • Archery Performance

Learning Areas:

PE, Health and Outdoor Education


Career Pathways

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Automotive Technician, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Recreation Co-ordinator, Signmaker, Tour Guide



			
					
					Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
										

$325 – This covers all accommodation, transport, equipment hire, instructors, and other expenses created by outdoor education trips (food not included) - 2 x camps, all activity costs, unit booklets


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.