SAFETY IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS

OED2OLB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students further develop outdoor leadership competence and gain experience in small group leadership in outdoor/environmental education. Knowledge of safety/risk management, trip planning, remote area first aid, stress/burnout, social psychology, disability issues, legal liability, certification and professional ethics is developed.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anthony Mangelsdorf

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe strategies that support students' wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.

02. Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.

03. Identify, analyse and plan for risk in outdoor environments.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anthony Mangelsdorf

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 day 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 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 20 - 20
Four 8.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 20 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Remote Area First Aid

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1-hour exam (1000 word equivalence)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2
One 2,000 word safety planHurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	50	SILO1, SILO3
One 800-word reflective essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2