OUTDOOR LIVING AND TRAVEL SKILLS

OED1AOL

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are introduced to the knowledge and skills required for safe participation in self-reliant outdoor living and travel in south-eastern Australia. Learning experiences emphasize the development of safe practice, sound judgement, care for others and the environment, preparation, and the ability to learn from experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Lesley Hodgson

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBushwalking and Ski Touring LeadershipPrescribedReynolds, V., Chapman, N., Linguard, R., Manders, S., Trenchard-Smith, J. (2000)BUSHWALKING AND MOUNTAIN CRAFT TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD INC. (3RD ED). 2000

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lesley Hodgson

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 9.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
hurdle: navigation exam0
hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work0
one 2,200-word assignment40
one 2-hour examination40
online journal20