Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/3OUT

What is this course about?
At the heart of outdoor education is adventure. Adventure activities foster students' personal and social development through experiences involving co-operation, trust, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, communication, leadership, resilience and critical reflection. These skills are transferable and will enhance learning occuring in other specialist subjects as well as assisting students to strive and survive in a 21 st century world. Students will also be encouraged to become active, safe and skilled in the outdoors, and to protect and care for the environment. A major part of this course will also involve students participating in a conservation project within the local community.

This is a practical based subject with a theory component. This is not a university approved subject. Both Unit and Achievement standards are offered in this course.

It should be noted that this course will involve a number of days out in the practical environment. Students must be aware that some of the camps and assessments may take place after school and in weekends.

Scholarship opportunities
Unfortunately scholarship is not offered in outdoor education at present.

Frequently asked questions:
Do I need special equipment/gear for this course?

It is recommended that you have your own set of thermal tops and bottoms and water proof pants and jacket.

Do I have to pay for this course?

The cost of the course is $625 for the full year. This is all inclusive and will cover the expenses associated with trips and camps such as transport, food, accommodation, instructors fees and equipment etc. Please note that this fee is less than half the actual cost of the course as it has been heavily subsidised by the school and the STAR funding.