13OEM

Level 3 Outdoor Education - Marine

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss L. Jackson.

Level 3 Outdoor Education - Marine

This course aims to follow on from 12OEM and to provide more advanced units in scuba diving, boating, sea kayaking and bushcraft. Leadership, risk management, trip planning and evaluation will be a strong focus of this course. This course is internally assessed and 22 credits are available through achievement and unit standards. Students will also have the opportunity to gain their VHF Radio and Coastguard Boatmaster qualifications as part of the course.

13OEM is a University Endorsed subject through the delivery of Physical Education Achievement Standard credits. Please be advised that students are unable to gain University Endorsement for both Outdoor Education Marine and Physical Education. Students may request an exemption to take both Level 3; Outdoor Education Marine and Physical Education, however the credits will be combined for subject endorsement in one subject only.

Trips and Safety

The practical aspects of this course are an opportunity for students to put their knowledge and learning into practice and demonstrate their understanding of a topic. Students are required to complete all preparatory tasks prior to a trip to ensure their safety and that of their peers while in the outdoors. Alongside this, students must demonstrate safe practice and maturity during in school practical lessons. A student may be denied attendance on a trip if the above requirements have not been met.

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 3 Outdoor Education Marine requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Outdoor Education Marine.

Students must meet the requirements to study a Level 3 NCEA Award.

Students must also:

  • complete all Consent and Medical Forms associated with this course at the end of this school year. Students are required to complete an updated Dive Medical as these are only valid for one year.
  • complete (on time) the payment schedule for the course contribution. This is a requirement for acceptance into this course.
  • have an active first aid and SSI Open Water qualification, along with the Day Skippers qualification (all gained in the level 2 course)

All trip costs are covered by the course contributions along with activity specific equipment. Students will be required to have access to suitable outdoor clothing for all trips. Approximate subject contributions for this course in 2025 are $1900 (Please be advised this is not the finalised course cost), this course is heavily subsided by STAR and we endeavour to keep cost to families at a minimum.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop. All trip costs are covered by the course fees along with activity specific equipment. Students will be required to have access to suitable outdoor clothing for all trips.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 19491 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of using VHF marine radio and an EPIRB


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28396 v2
NZQA Info

Complete scuba dives at night in open water


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91504 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.7 - Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91789 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.9 - Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.