12ACA

Year 12 Service Academy

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. McDermott.

This is a unit standard programme for students considering a career in the New Zealand Forces or more suited to Education outside the classroom. Students who are selected to be part the Service Academy will attend between 2 and 4 compulsory camps throughout the year offering an opportunity to develop or enhance leadership skills for the future.

A large component of services academy is fitness. Students will have access to weekly fitness training, strength/weights training and complete coaching & sport unit standards through MIT. Some students will also participate in gateway and workplace opportunities.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Compulsory induction camp for all students - 10 days.

Term 2
Bushcraft compulsory camp - 3 days for level 2 students.
* Possible basic leader's camp for 2 students with NZDF

Term 3
* Possible Advanced leader's camp for 2 students with NZDF

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10780 v6
NZQA Info
Complete a work experience placement
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0