Putaruru College Putaruru College

Level 2 OutdoorEducation

OED200
Course Description

Outdoor Education offers hands-on, challenging activities while building safety awareness and self-management skills in varied settings. Safety is the top priority, with activities postponed or cancelled if risks are too high. Topics may include rock climbing, caving, tramping, kayaking, first aid, camps, teamwork, and risk assessment.

Internal

15+

External

10

L1 Literacy

N/A

L1 Numeracy

N/A

UE Reading

3

UE Writing

Endorsement

Yes

Prerequisites: Level 1 OED or PE

What pathways does this subject lead to: HOPE300

Parental Contribution: Food for trips and camps

Key Skills gained: Focus on self-management, movement, training principles, and social responsibility.

Gear requirements: Thermals, beanie, rain jacket, sun hat, woollen socks, fleece.

Days out of school: Dependent on external factors

Course relationship to the National Vocational Pathways

Construction & Infrastructure

Manufacturing & Technology

Primary Industries

Services Industries

Social & Community Services

Creative Industries


Departments:

Physical Education and Health