Course aims / learning outcomes
This is a year-long course that covers a variety of outdoor pursuit skills, outdoor specific knowledge and participation in overnights/journeys. The aim of these experiences is to enable personal growth through development of interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, group processes and leadership.
Course content
Learning will occur within
- weekly practical sessions
- termly overnights/journeys
- theory sessions to support each learning context.
Assessment statement
Assessments will be individually constructed. The following will be offered at each Level:
- Level 1: Seven internal assessments with the total value of 15 credits
- Level 2: Nine internal assessments with the total value of 20 credits.
- Level 3: Eight internal assessments with the total value of 19 credits.
NB: Students will target some, but not all of the credits. Decisions will be made, in conversation with the learning advisor, dependent on student goals, their level of independence and attitude to learning.
- Note: All "Practical" assessments require students to participate in at least 4 practical lessons and/or attend overnights or journeys.
Authenticity
- Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision.
- Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work.
Appeal Procedures
Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.
Table of Possible Assessments
| Number | Name | Credit value | Internal or External | When | Reassessment opportunity | Type of assessment |
| LEVEL 1: | ||||||
| US20818 | Demonstrate paddling on flatwater | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US32837 | Demonstrate knowledge of introductory preparation for an outdoor activity | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Report |
| US20137 | Demonstrate mountain biking on grade 1 terrain | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US425 | Participate in a day tramp | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US5479 | Complete white and yellow orienteering courses | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US20210 | Demonstrate skills for introductory rock climbing | 2 | Internal | Term 3/4 | Yes | Practical |
| US32834 | Demonstrate introductory knowledge of weather, the Land Safety Code, and maps in the outdoors | 3 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Report |
| LEVEL 2: | ||||||
| US32848 | Demonstrate paddling skills on moving water | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US32840 | Demonstrate knowledge of preparation for an outdoor activity | 3 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Report |
| US457 | Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 2 terrain | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US20138 | Set up and undertake basic maintenance of a mountain or cycle touring bike | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical & report |
| US26249 | Demonstrate skills for an overnight tramp | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US32852 | Complete orange orienteering courses | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US438 | Demonstrate basic movement skills and build a snow shelter on low angled mountain terrain | 2 | Internal | Term 3 | Yes | Practical |
| US20157 | Demonstrate novice rock climbing and belaying skills on ewbank grade 14 and above | 2 | Internal | Term 4 | Yes | Practical |
| US32835 | Demonstrate knowledge of weather information, introductory survival skills, and the use of maps in the outdoors | 3 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical & report |
| LEVEL 3: | ||||||
| US19428 | Demonstrate sea kayaking skills on coastal water | 3 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US32841 | Prepare for an overnight activity | 3 | Internal | Term 1/2 | Yes | Report |
| US20817 | Demonstrate mountain biking skills on grade 3 terrain | 2 | Internal | Term 1 | Yes | Practical |
| US427 | Demonstrate crossing rivers | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US5482 | Complete red orienteering or rogaine courses | 2 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Practical |
| US18132 | Demonstrate basic alpine skills on low-angled mountain terrain | 2 | Internal | Term 3 | Yes | Practical |
| US20150 | Deomstrate top rope rock climbing and belaying skills on ewbank Grade 14 and above | 2 | Internal | Term 3 | Yes | Practical |
| US32836 | Demonstrate knowledge of weather patterns, survival skills and navigation in the outdoors | 3 | Internal | Term 2 | Yes | Report |