NCEA Level 1 Applied Outdoor Education

Level 1 AOE provides an introduction to Outdoor Education and helps students build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable experiences in the outdoors 

This subject involves elements of navigation, tramping/camping, survival skills, environmental care, mountain biking, rock-climbing, water activities, local history and learning about our unique ecosystems. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of mātauranga Māori concepts and apply these throughout their learning to enhance their relationship with the environment. 

This course will benefit students who enjoy hands-on learning, spending time outdoors, and may be interested in future pathways in the outdoors.

Please note, as this is a unit standard course, it does not leave academic pathways such as Sports Science open in future years without special consideration from the HOD and it does NOT contribute towards University Entrance. 

This course is limited to 20 spots per year group and offers a minimum of 15 credits.