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This page displays all the available documents for courses in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Experiences. The qualifications available in which an award can be received are:
Outdoor Experiences OXP105108 has a complexity level of TQA 1 and a size value of 5 (50 hours design time). Outdoor Education OXP215108 has a complexity level of TQA 2 and a size value of 15 (150 hours design time). Outdoor Experiences OXP105108 Outdoor Experiences is designed to foster responsible use of the outdoors for recreational purposes and develop student independence and self-sufficiency. Through experiences in one or more outdoor recreation activities (typically containing an element of adventure) skills and knowledge will be developed. Outdoor Experiences content provides for progressive and sequential development of the student. Students undertaking Outdoor Experiences will participate in one or more recreation activities, developing technical skills and using the activities as a means for applying knowledge of theoretical topics through practical situations. Students will be provided with opportunities to connect with, and reflect on, their own and others' relationship with the environment. The course must be delivered through predominantly practical components. Learning and understanding will be delivered progressively and sequentially through field-based experiences. Learning and developing skills will be delivered in an holistic way. This course employs a competency based assessment methodology. Outdoor Education OXP215108 Students undertaking Outdoor Education will participate in one or more outdoor recreation activities, developing technical skills and using the activities as a means for applying knowledge of theoretical topics through practical situations. Students will be provided with opportunities to connect with, and reflect on, their own and others' relationship with the environment. The course must be delivered through theory and practical components. The strong link between the theoretical and practical aspects allows students to develop some knowledge and understanding and then apply and expand upon it in practical situations. Learning and developing skills will be delivered in an holistic way. Outdoor Education consists of two (2) strands: The Expedition strand is designed to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in self-sufficient land and / or water based journeys over extended periods of time. Such journeys could include more remote locations and be delivered locally, nationally or internationally. Diet and preparation of meals, personal hygiene, navigation, establishing shelters and personal and group dynamics are examples of content that may be given greater emphasis. The Adventure Recreation strand is designed to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of outdoor activities, with significant skill development in at least 3 contrasting activities. These activities will be delivered within program resourcing constraints, may require up to a full day of involvement, and could include consecutive days involvement with a self-contained overnight experience. This course employs a criterion based assessment methodology.
Outdoor Experiences OXP105108 Each course provider will be required to keep assessment records for all students. These will be centrally archived in electronic or paper form by the provider for a period of five (5) years. The TQA reserves the right to conduct an audit of these records at any time during the five year period. The TQA reserves the right to conduct an audit of student activity logbooks. Such evidence of student work would only be required for the academic year in which a student was enrolled in the course. Archive copies would not be required. Outdoor Education OXP215108 Each course provider will submit sample activity logbooks from a range of students to an annual meeting of all providers and, possibly, other stakeholders. The work, while not necessarily fully resolved, will be assessed by the course provider against a range of nominated assessment criteria and the overall award. The TQA will give guidance to each course provider regarding the selection of students. The meeting of providers will confirm or modify the nominated assessments. A report will be sent to the provider by the TQA of any variations between the initial and modified assessments. tial and modified assessments.
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