oed1aol outdoor living and travel skills

OUTDOOR LIVING AND TRAVEL SKILLS

OED1AOL

2020

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, including practical field trips, emphasise the development of safe practice, sound judgement, care for others and the environment, preparation, and the ability to learn experientially.

SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLucas Bester

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

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Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Buller-Howitt Alpine Area Map 1:50 000

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Murray River Charts: Yarrawonga Mulwala (Associated areas)

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Australian Alps: Kosciuszko, Alpine and Namadgi National Parks

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AuthorDeirdre Slattery

Year2015

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PublisherCSIRO

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Bushwalking and Ski Touring Leadership

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AuthorReynolds, V., Chapman, N., Linguard, R., Manders, S., Trenchard-Smith, J.

Year2000

Edition/Volume3RD ED

PublisherBUSHWALKING AND MOUNTAIN CRAFT TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD INC.

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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
02. Critique and reflect on experiences that offer a framework for the development of your future practice in outdoor environments in south-eastern Australia
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.
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

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLucas Bester

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 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
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2,200-word assignment

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

2.5-hour examination (2,000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4