Unit Outline

In this Unit, you take an active role in designing and leading extended journeys through remote natural environments in Tasmania. Emphasizing student agency, the unit invites learners to co-create expedition experiences that reflect their developing philosophies of outdoor and environmental education. At the same time, the dynamic qualities of place—its ecological rhythms, challenges, and cultural stories—are recognised as co-educators in shaping the extended journey. Through a blend of theory and immersive field experiences, students deepen their leadership capabilities, ecological understanding, and critical reflective practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Develop advanced skills for outdoor journeys such as extended expedition design, ecological interpretation, socio-cultural understanding, health and well-being, and co-leadership with place.
2	Research and present complex aspects of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or environmental management and present findings to a group
3	Prepare for, participate in, and co-lead with place extended journeys in remote outdoor environments
4	Communicate critical thinking through writing, speaking, teamwork and academic integrity

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	50 credit points of introductory units

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Proposed Journey Presentation	Week 3	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Research Report and Presentation	Week 10	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Practical Fieldwork Assessment	Week 11	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Reflective Essay	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Proposed Journey Presentation

Task Description:

Present a proposed 9-day Journey in Lutruwita / Tasmania

Task Length:

400 words equivalent

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge specific to a remote natural environment through a focus on safety, planning, group management and leadership.	LO1
2	Research aspects of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or environmental management	LO2
3	Prepare for extended journeys in remote outdoor environments	LO3
4	Communicate thematic ideas	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Research Report and Presentation

Task Description:

A pre-trip research assignment.

Task Length:

2000 words equivalent

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research aspects of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or environmental management	LO2
2	Demonstrate knowledge specific to a remote natural environment through a focus on safety, planning, group management and leadership.	LO1
3	Present a thematic interpretation and dialogue in a group setting	LO2
4	Apply academic integrity values to the communication of ideas and reflections	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Practical Fieldwork Assessment

Task Description:

Co-design and lead in a remote outdoor journey in lutruwita / Tasmania of up to 9 days duration that includes active leadership in journey-based travel, off-track navigation, environmental interpretation, and safety management.

Satisfactory participation in practical fieldwork is required to meet this hurdle assessment. Satisfactory participation includes adequate preparation, safe practices, care for self, others and the environment, and active engagement in group work. Students who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to complete the hurdle later in the teaching period or when the unit reoccurs in a following teaching period (within 12 months).

Due during fieldwork journey.

Task Length:

800 words equivalent

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate co-design, leadership, safety management, navigation, and environmental interpretation.	LO1, LO2
2	Establish advanced outdoor living and travelling skills in a remote natural setting	LO3
3	Communicate critical environmental thinking through dialogue and teamwork	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Reflective Essay

Task Description:

A reflective essay that views lived experience through a critical lens of expedition co-leadership with place. Due after fieldwork journey

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically reflect on extended expedition design and co-leadership with place.	LO1
2	Evaluate leadership in the context of ecological interpretation, socio-cultural understanding, and health and well-being.	LO1
3	Examine safe outdoor living and travel skills for extended journeys in a remote natural setting	LO3
4	Apply academic integrity values to the communication of ideas and reflections	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.