Mt Albert Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School

13 Outdoor Education 1

13OE1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Darren Whitehead.

Prerequisites

To qualify for 13 Outdoor Education the following prerequisites must be met:

1. At least 28 points from the four Achievement Standards from 12OE3 (excludes US32835).  

The 28 points are allocated through the NZQA grade score marking allocation.
Grade score marking recognises the quality of evidence within each grade. Grades can show an upper and lower result in a grade.


2. Paid 12OE3 course costs in full

OR HoD approval

Please note: there are limited places available in this course and therefore a students performance in Year 12 and an interview with the Head of Department may be required to determine final selection.


Course Content

This course involves both theory and practical lessons. The lessons will be a combination of classroom based theory and activities based in an outdoor environment.

Units of work

  • Independence - students practice the state of being independent while preparing for and participating in a surf camp
  • Judgement - students practice making considered decisions or coming to sensible conclusions while preparing for and completing the Whanganui Journey.
  • Perseverance - students practice persisting in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success by preparing for and completing a timed mountain biking circuit.
  • Reliability - students practice the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement while preparing for and completing a three day Adventure Race.
  • Creativity - students practice the use of imagination or original ideas to create a personal outdoor pursuit based event.
  • Perspective & Gratitude - students take in the big picture view through a Solo camping experience designed to help you show gratitude.

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Pathway

A side effect of the rise of technology is that it’s made skills like communication, leadership, and cultural intelligence more important than ever. Recently, employers have started valuing these things more and the degree is no longer king. Soft skills and emotional intelligence, is not something a machine can replicate.

Students who complete Outdoor Education to Level 3 will develop their key attributes to a high level. This is often what makes them more employable, as the subject has a strong emphasis on attitude, aptitude, ambition, aspiration and attendance.

This course is university approved, and may lead to tertiary study for those wishing to make a career in areas linked with the outdoors. Possible jobs include Outdoor Instructor or Guide, Teacher, Challenge Course Facilitator, Environmental Educator, Event Co-ordinator, jobs in conservation, in the tourism sector (including business and marketing), and in outdoor equipment retail.

Faculties:

Outdoor Education


Career Pathways

Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Secondary School Teacher, Civil Engineer, Diver, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Psychiatrist, Solicitor, Sales Representative, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Recreation Co-ordinator, Mining Engineer, Psychotherapist, Accounts Officer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Cook, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Army Soldier, Bartender, Cafe Worker, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Maitre d’Hotel, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Chemist, Barrister, Automotive Technician, Electrical Engineer, Legal Executive, Judge, Personal Assistant, Environmental Engineer, Food Technologist, Gardener, Policy Analyst, Registered Nurse, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Emergency Management Officer, Corrections Officer, Forensic Scientist, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer, Counsellor, Social Worker, Career Consultant, Medical Physicist, Microbiologist, Dancer, Biochemist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Trainer, Pharmacist, Oral Health Therapist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Health and Safety Adviser, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Massage Therapist, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13OE1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $700

Please contact the school (HoD Outdoor Education/Dean/Mentor teacher) if payment of this course cost is a barrier.