Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation ABOUT THIS COURSE The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation provides the skills and knowledge to be competent in leading at least two outdoor recreation activities in uncontrolled natural environments such as wild bushland, lakes, wild rivers, caves, mountains and alpine terrain. People with this qualification are able to manage expected and unexpected situations with considerable autonomy. Leadership and safety management skills are involved when organising activities, as well as being able to arrive at solutions for non-routine or contingency situations. Importantly you will come to appreciate and understand the risks involved in leading adventurous activities. You will learn how to manage those risks keeping your clients safe and your gear in good working order while minimising your impact to the natural environment. Everyone gets to participate in caving and alpine skills and complete Abseil Guide and Canoe flat water Guide, which included aquatic rescue. In addition you get to choose one other activity elective from rock-climbing guide, mountain bike guide, or white water guide. In total Certificate IV graduates end up with 4 guide qualifications. This course is also being delivered in Alexandra VIC, and in Port Macquarie NSW, as well as Wodonga. Please contact us for further details. LEARNING OUTCOMES Leadership Outdoor survival Leaders wilderness first aid Risk management Camp catering Navigation Nature conservation COMPULSORY UNITS BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities
HLTAID003 Provide first aid SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity SISOODR405A Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities SISOOPS306A Interpret weather conditions in the field SISOOPS407A Apply search and rescue skills SISXCCS404A Address client needs SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations SISXIND404A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles SISXIND405A Conduct projects SISXOHS402A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies SISXRES402A Support implementation of environmental management practices SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system SISOABN303A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues SISOCNE303A Apply canoeing skills SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues SISOCNE305A Guide canoeing trips on flat and undemanding water SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment SITTTOP302 Provide outdoor catering SISOBWG302A Apply intermediate bushwalking skills SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment SISOBWG404A Apply river crossing skills SISXEMR402A Coordinate emergency responses SISOBWG405A Guide intermediate bushwalks SISOABN304A Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations
SISOCYT303A Apply on-road cycling skills SITTGDE301 Work as a guide TLIH3002A Plan and navigate routes SITTGDE305 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides SELECTABLE UNITS Additional selectable units may apply. ASSESSMENT Assessments are often practical and occur on excursions in the field. In addition there are often online learning activities that need to be completed and these can often be social and very collaborative in nature, involves discussions, planning and group work. You get to use a simple online learning system called moodle which stores all the assessments, feedback, and grades for each unit so you can track your progress through the course. CERTIFICATION By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Group leader who works for an outdoor education program Activity specialist for an outdoor education company Adventure guide for an ecotourism company Expedition leader for an overseas expedition company Freelance outdoor guide or instructor Recreational officer at a tourist resort Youth support worker for a recreational community health program Activities coordinator for a government sport and recreation program Outdoor guide (uncontrolled environment) Outdoor instructor DELIVERY METHODS On-campus The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus Blended Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
LOCATIONS McKoy Street Main Campus VIC DURATION Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years DELIVERY SCHEDULE While the majority of the course is taught onsite during field excursions and camps, there are also online components of learning. FIELD PLACEMENT To complete the Certificate IV students need industry experience as an assistant leading groups for at least 3 days in each of their specialist activities. Some of this experience will be arranged for students when we provide guided outdoor education experiences for local schools. Other opportunities you will need to organise, however there are numerous and regular casual jobs offered throughout the year and many school outdoor education programs are happy to include a volunteer leader to assist leading an activity. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES Funded $5,030.00 (Tuition $5,030.00, Materials $0.00) Concession $1,006.00 (Tuition $1,006.00, Materials $0.00) Full Fee $8,048.00 (Tuition $8,048.00, Materials $0.00) FEES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding is made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see Fee information and eligibility under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website. Fees will vary greatly depending on your circumstances, concessions, chosen electives and materials needed. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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