Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Outdoor Education

12OED
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ferkins.

Recommended Prior Learning

Teacher recommendation based on attitude, effort and attendance. Numbers are limited.


Outdoor Education

This course is designed to introduce students to Outdoor Education and provide students with experiences that are both new and exciting. Students will be theoretically and practically challenged in a wide range of outdoor contexts. Course content includes Kayaking, Tramping, Camping, Rock-climbing and weather interpretation. Students suitable for this course will be motivated and willing to challenge themselves.


Learning Areas:

Physical Education


Assessment Information

Not endorsable.
476 is an optional assessment

Pathway

Level 3 Outdoor Education

Career Pathways

Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Urban/Regional Planner, Diver, Event Manager, Sports Coach/Official, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Hunter/Trapper, Primary School Teacher, Recreation Co-ordinator, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Ship's Master, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

Field Trip Costs: are heavily subsidised. However, students can voluntarily contribute to the cost of one or both of the multi-nighttrips.Tawharanuitripapproximately$100.