HON2C

NCEA L2 & 3 Hono - Connect Dive (Either Semester)

Course Description

Hono (Connect) is a course based around the ocean, boating and diving. The purpose of this course is around connection. Connection to the ocean, connection to important areas in Marlborough, connection with traditional ways to harvest and prepare Kai Moana, connection with whānau and the community and connection with local industry groups. 

If selecting this Semester A or B course, you will complete 2 compulsory units. One around harvesting and preparing Kai Moana and the other around the safe use of boats. You will also have the opportunity to work with the Blenheim Dive Centre and gain either your PADI open water SCUBA (tanks) dive certificate or your PADI free dive certificate.

We will be trying to make this course as hands on as possible and there will be a mixture of class based learning, dive work in the stadium pool, boat trips in the sounds and open water diving. 

We will also be working with industry groups such as Marine Farming Industry to learn how their industry runs. There may be further opportunities in these industries if students want to pursue. 


Course Overview

Semester A
If selecting this Semester A course, you will complete 2 compulsory units. One around harvesting and preparing Kai Moana and the other around the safe use of boats. You will also have the opportunity to work with the Blenheim Dive Centre and gain either your PADI open water dive certificate or your PADI free dive certificate.

Semester B
If selecting this Semester B course, you will complete 2 compulsory units. One around harvesting and preparing Kai Moana and the other around the safe use of boats. You will also have the opportunity to work with the Blenheim Dive Centre and gain either your PADI open water dive certificate or your PADI free dive certificate.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning required but an enthusiasm for the ocean, diving and boating would be helpful

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The optional dive aspect of this course (SCUBA or Free) will come with an additional cost to students / parents. The SCUBA training and certificate is around $800 and the Freedive training and certificate, $550. There will also be a set fee of around $100 to cover costs of the dive trips the students participate in during the semester.

Any dive equipment you already have would be helpful but not necessary.

Pathway

Possibility of this course leading to a job in the marine industry or further training.
Commercial boat skipper
Commercial Diver
Aquaculture industry worker

Assessment Information

Internally assessed unit standards. (online)

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. 18360 v7
NZQA Info
Prepare a nutritionally balanced diet using kai totika Māori
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26542 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the operation of pleasure craft by day
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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. 91501 v2
NZQA Info
Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
Level: 3
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