oed1aol outdoor living
OUTDOOR LIVING AND TRAVEL SKILLS
OED1AOL
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrendon Munge
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Bushwalking and Ski Touring Leadership | Prescribed | Reynolds, V., Chapman, N., Linguard, R., Manders, S., Trenchard-Smith, J. (2000) | BUSHWALKING AND MOUNTAIN CRAFT TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD INC. (3RD ED). 2000 |
Readings | Buller-Howitt Alpine Area Map 1:50 000 | Prescribed | Spatial Vision | SPATIAL VISION |
Readings | Murray River Charts: Yarrawonga # Mulwala (Associated areas) | Prescribed | Spatial Vision | SPATIAL VISION |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Draw on practical and theoretical knowledge to develop an understanding of environments utilised in the context of outdoor living and travel in south-eastern Australia
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critique and reflect on experiences that offer a framework for the development of your future practice in outdoor environments in south-eastern Australia
- Activities:
- Tutorials, practical field work, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify key components of sound judgment, participation in groups, care for others and the environment, and safe practice as participants in outdoor activities including: bushwalking, navigation and canoeing on slow moving rivers.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Identify and instigate the fundamental approaches to development of effective personal and professional skills in the context of living and travelling in outdoor environments
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, practical field work, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLesley 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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one 2,200-word assignment | hurdle: navigation exam and satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
one 2-hour examination | 40 | 04 | |
online journal | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |