2Serv

L2 Services Academy

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Bickford.

This is a double-line timetable option.  Students have the opportunity to achieve 29 Level 2 NCEA credits through the Ministry of Defence camps and in-class assessments.  All students in this class will be expected to participate and attend three compulsory camps (Induction – ten days, Bushcraft – five days and  Adventure Challenge – five days).  In addition to this, students may be selected to attend additional leadership camps.  Students in the Academy will work on activities such as physical fitness, preparation for the Services, Military skills such as discipline, drills, leadership, teamwork, personal presentation, goal setting, bush craft and theory-based components.

The Services Academy Director will also act as a mentor to all students and offer advice and guidance to support students with their academic programme.  


Prerequisites

Entry into the Services Academy is by consultation with your Dean, your parents and an interview with the Services Academy Director, Mr Donovan Bickford.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There will be a $200 materials fee donation associated with this course to cover PT gear and uniform.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 28
Internal Assessed Credits: 28
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 425 v7
NZQA Info

Participate in a day tramp


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 426 v7
NZQA Info

Participate in an overnight camp


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 467 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure based learning


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1294 v8
NZQA Info

Be interviewed in a formal interview


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3492 v8
NZQA Info

Write a short report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9677 v11
NZQA Info

Communicate in a team or group which has an objective


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24098 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate basic foot drill at the halt and on the march


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91330 v3
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.4 - Perform a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91333 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.7 - Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91334 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 2.8 - Consistently demonstrate social responsibility through applying a social responsibility model in physical activity


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice