Outdoor Experience (Level 2)
About the programme
The Outdoor Experience Level 2 course encompasses a variety of outdoor recreation and industry credits, achieved onsite at our Rotokauri Campus. Students will complete a 31-week programme and participate in activities like canoeing, hiking, navigation, rock climbing and abseiling. Students will also learn about the weather, team building, life skills, first aid, kaitiakitanga, risk management and adventure tourism. By using the surrounding environment, we will take a place-responsive approach to connect the students with the Waikato area while providing them with challenging and exciting new experiences.
Vocational pathway: Service sector
Programme code: WTA001
Programme modules: Exercise Science
NCEA Level: Level 2
Number of credits: 25
Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA programmes must still attend secondary school and keep up with their normal school work. The unit standards achieved in WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1,2 or 3.
Duration of programme: 31 weeks
Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.
Location: Rotokauri Campus (campus maps).
Cost: Free to the student.
Transport: To be arranged with your school and if applicable covered by WTA.
Further details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz
Contacts: You must enrol through your school. Please see your careers advisor.
Programme content
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22015 | Design and construct clothing or equipment for use in the outdoors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 32843 | Demonstrate knowledge of how personal contribution influences group functioning in an outdoor activity | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 32840 | Demonstrate knowledge for preparation of an outdoor activity | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 32848 | Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 24727 | Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the physical environment | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 19425 | Demonstrate knowledge of the industry standards and legal requirements for adventure activities | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 32847 | Demonstrate kaitiakitanga in outdoor education | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 20157 | Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on Ewbank Grade 12 and above | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 32835 | Demonstrate knowledge of maps, survival skills and weather in the outdoors | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4573 | Communicate in the outdoors using two-way radio | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Total NZQA Credits | 24 |
