Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/2OUT

What is this course about?
This course will appeal to students who are willing to develop a diverse range of skills through adventure based learning and work towards outdoor instructor qualifications. You will take on challenges across the outdoor education spectrum with a selection of activities offered ranging from diving to bush craft and beyond. Students will also be encouraged to become active, safe and skilled in the outdoors, and to protect and care for the environment.

This is a practical based subject with a theory component. This is not a university approved subject. Both Unit and Achievement standard 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. Assessment will cover a selection of level two and three unit and achievement standards and will total at least 20 credits. Details of which assessments will be covered will be confirmed later this year.

What sorts of things will I do?
You will be involved in adventure based learning activities, training for your PADI underwater diving course, snorkelling at Goat Island, researching sustainability and the local environment, tramping the Tongariro Crossing and the Pinnacles and camping overnight in self made huts.

Frequently asked questions:
How much does the course cost?

The cost of the level two outdoor education course is $475 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. Application to the Course Due to the special nature of this course, applications must be approved by the head of department and numbers may be limited.