NCEA L2 & 3 Hono - Connect Dive (Either Semester)
HON2C Course Description Recommended Prior LearningNo prior learning required but an enthusiasm for the ocean, diving and boating would be helpful
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.
Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Year 13 (NCEA Level 3), Physical & Health Education - Akoranga Koiri
Assessment Information
Internally assessed unit standards. (online)
Possibility of this course leading to a job in the marine industry or further training.
Commercial boat skipper
Commercial Diver
Aquaculture industry worker
Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Aquaculture Farmer, Deckhand, Fishing Skipper, Fishery Officer, Ship's Master
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThe 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.