ADVENTURE RESOURCES AND PROMOTION SERVICES

ARAPS

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NATIONALLY RECOGNISED WORKPLACE TRAINING, ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION for LEADERS, GUIDES & INSTRUCTORS IN SPORT & RECREATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

ARAPS IS A NSW REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION  

(RTO, national provider number: 90473)

ENDORSED TO DELIVER SERVICES IN ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES & TERRITORIES

incorporating Traineeships, face to face and distance learning strategies

a full "Qualification"

or

a "Statement of Attainment" for competencies successfully completed

The training package SRO03 V2 is a key feature of vocational education and training for Outdoor Recreation in Australia

Competency Standards specify the level of performance of a person in the workplace

Assessment Guidelines provide a framework in which accurate, reliable and valid assessment of the applicable competency standards may take place.

National Qualifications are awarded when a client has been assessed as achieving a combination of competency standards at an appropriate level.

Where a client has achieved less than the full combination of competency standards for a qualification to be issued, that individual is given a Statement of Attainment .

Outdoor Recreation Assessment

Adventure Resources And Promotion Services' (ARAPS') principal workplace assessor, John Norman, has been providing Outdoor Recreation services since 1981 after spending 5 years training and leading Outdoor Recreation programs for the NSW State Government.

John has been or is an active member of the following peak organisations:-

Outdoor Recreation Council of Australia (ORCA) - Board Member

Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) - Board Member

Outdoor Recreation Industry Council, NSW - Board Member

Outdoor Recreation Australia (ORA) - Board Member

Outdoor Tour Operators Association,  Australia (OTOA) - Board Member

Australian Climbing Gyms Association (ACGA) - Board Member

Sport & Recreation Industry Advisory Body  (SRITAB) - Committee Member

NSW Sport & Recreation Industry Standing Committee (SRISC) - Committee Member

and  he serves on several Outdoor Recreation Industry consultative committees.

All of the above positions are voluntary and unpaid. This is done as a contribution to the Outdoor Recreation Industry with a view to facilitating the delivery of educational, professional, environmentally sustainable experiences for those participating in Outdoor Recreation activities and to progress the process of identifying as desirable those leaders, guides or instructors who have been recognised, through formal assessment, of their competency in the Outdoor Recreation leadership role.

The Assessment will be carried out by a qualified Workplace Assessor, Certificate IV, Recreation, who will work to the guidelines and ethical requirements for Nationally recognised Assessment and Certification as authorised by the NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and through mutual recognition by the State Training authorities in all States and Territories throughout Australia.

ask this question-

is the person leading, guiding or instructing outdoor recreation activities for your organisation qualified at a suitable level?

Contact ARAPS to arrange assessment and, if necessary, training to have your skills Nationally recognised

Email: araps@aboveandbelow.com.au

Student Selection

Assessee selection will be conducted in an ethical and responsible manner. Assessee applications will be dealt with fairly and realistically in a manner consistent with the requirements of assessment and in compliance with equal opportunity legislation.

“Recognition of Prior Learning & Recognition of Current Competency”

ARAPS recognise the opportunity for clients to be assessed who have gained their knowledge and skills through pathways other than formal recognised training. Clients seeking RPL and RCC need to indicate to us the areas in which they seek to be assessed.

An assessment strategy and schedule can be tailored to your needs.

Flexible Assessment:

It is important to consider reasonable accommodation for assessees with a disability. Reasonable accommodation can be defined as;-

A process where reasonable steps are taken to identify barriers and make appropriate modifications to facilitate opportunities for people with disabilities.

Assessment Support:

Clients who apply for assessment and have gaps in their level of competency identified will be directed towards further training and the opportunity for assessment at a later date.

OH&S

In all activities workplace OH&S is of paramount consideration for both the client, trainer and the assessor.

Assessment Appeals

An appeals and reassessment process is an integral part of training and assessment pathways leading to a Statement of Attainment or qualification under the Australian Qualification Framework.

The guidelines for assessors when conducting assessment are based on three (3) major stages of the process.

Prepare Assessment

Establish the context of assessment

Plan evidence gathering opportunities

Organise assessment

Conduct Assessment

Gather evidence

Make Assessment decision

Provide feedback and advise result.

Record and Review Assessment

Record assessment results

Report on conduct of assessment

Our Scope includes these activities:

Occupational Health & Safety

Risk Management

Adventure Based learning

Abseiling - Artificial Surface

      - Natural Surface

Bushwalking & Navigation

Canoeing

Caving

Climbing  - Artificial Surface

                - Natural Surface

Challenge Ropes Course

Canyoning

Mountain Biking

Equestrian Activities

Fishing

Group Facilitation

Interpretation

Field Operations

Outdoor Recreation Generic

Rafting

White Water rescue

commercial operators and volunteers have the same "duty of care" if they lead outdoor recreation activities

 

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People and Organisations who should have their skills and those of their staff documented and recognised are those who deliver adventure based activities in the Outdoor Recreation environment. Some of these should be:

Contact us:

ARAPS

email: araps@aboveandbelow.com.au

Mail:     PO Box 749  Windsor NSW 2756      Australia

Phone: 02 4579 0471           Fax: 02 4579 0371

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