oed3agw advanced guiding river
ADVANCED GUIDING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS
OED3AGW
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students develop the knowledge, skills, and experience required to guide novices in rafts in white-water river environments. The subject incorporates: student research and presentations, and practical experience work.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Permission of the subject co-ordinator and course co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Group size may be restricted to conform to safety and land management requirements
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Basic essentials: Rafting (2nd ed.) | Prescribed | Ellison, J (2000) | GUILFORD, CT: GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS |
| Readings | Whitewater Safety and Rescue: Essential knowledge for canoeists, kayakers, and raft guides | Prescribed | Ferrero, F. (2009) | GUILFORD, CT: FALCON |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 9.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour examination | 30 | |
| Practical competencies | Hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance | 40 |