SIS40310
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Depending on the specialisation chosen, this qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in; guiding outdoor recreation activities in an uncontrolled environment or Instructing outdoor recreation skills. An instructor has the skills, knowledge ad experience to facilitate skill transfer or development to clients in order that they may participate in outdoor activities
Career Pathway:
Outdoor Guide (uncontrolled environment), Outdoor Instructor
Course Duration:
12 months from commencement
Entry Requirment:
HSC (Year 12) or a mature background
Note:
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid is a pre-requisite for all courses.
If you do not currently hold a Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation - additional pre-requisites apply. (scroll down for detailed information)
Course Requirements:
Total Units: 31 units - 15 core plus 16 activity specialisation units
Activity Units: Choose a Minimium of 2, Maximum 3 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B
General Electives: A selection of General Electives may be added to meet the course criteria of 31 units
Pre-Requisite |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply First Aid |
The following are compulsory pre-requisites for students that do not hold the core units from Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation. These units can be selected as General Electives and will not occur additional charges if they are included as part of the packaged course. Note:Additional Pre-Requisite units not selected as part of the course will charged at the single unit rate of $210.00 per unit. |
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| Additional Pre-Requisite: | |
SISOODR302A |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
SISOODR303A |
Guide outdoor recreation sessions |
SISXRSK301A |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
SISXCAI306A |
Facilitate groups |
SISXEMR201A |
Respond to emergency situations |
SISOOPS201A |
Minimise environmental impact |
SISOOPS306A |
Interpret weather conditions in the field |
SISXOHS101A |
Follow occupational health & safety policies |
Core Units |
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BSBWOR404A |
Develop work priorities |
SISOOPS306A |
Interpret weather conditions in the field |
SISOODR404A |
Manage risk in an outdoor activity |
SISOODR405A |
Develop & coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities |
SISOODR302A |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
SISXRES402A |
Support implementation of environmental management practices |
SISOOPS407A |
Apply search and rescue skills |
SISXEMR201A |
Respond to emergency situations |
SISXCCS404A |
Address client needs |
SISXIND404A |
Promote compliance with laws and legal principles |
SISXIND405A |
Conduct projects |
SISXOHS402A |
Implement & monitor occupational health & safety policies |
SISXRES403A |
Use resources efficiently |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
Group A |
Group B |
Abseiling - Instruct Single Pitch - Artificial |
Community Development |
Abseiling - Guide Multi Pitch - Natural |
Disability |
Abseiling - Instruct Single Pitch - Natural |
Interpretation |
Bushwalking - Guide - Intermediate |
Natural resource planning |
Canoeing - Instruct - Flat Water |
Tour guiding |
Canyoning - Guide - Multi Pitch |
Tour guiding - extended tours |
Caving - Guide - Multi Pitch |
Tour Manager |
Caving - Instruct - Vertical Single Pitch |
Youth - Orientation |
Challenge Ropes - Supervise High Ropes |
Youth - Service Delivery |
Challenge Ropes - Supervise Low Ropes |
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Climbing - Instruct Single Pitch Lead- Artificial |
General Electives |
Climbing - Guide Single Pitch Lead - Natural |
Provide first aid in a remote location |
Climbing - Guide Top Rope - Natural |
Coordinate emergency response |
Climbing - Instruct Single Pitch Lead - Natural |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
Climbing - Instruct Top Rope - Natural |
Assess competence |
Horse Riding - Overnight rides |
Participate in assessment validation |
Kayaking - Instruct - Flat Water |
Operate communication systems & equipment |
Mountain Biking - Guide |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
Mountain Biking - Instruct |
Guide outdoor recreation sessions |
Sea kayaking - Guide - Easy to moderate |
Minimise environmental impact |
Sea kayaking - Instruct - Easy to moderate |
Interpret weather conditions in the field |
Snorkeling - Instruct |
Facilitate groups |
Surfing - Guide |
Respond to emergency situations |
Surfing - Instruct - Basic to intermediate |
Follow occupational health & safety policies |
Surfing - Instruct - Intermediate to advanced |
Undertake risk analysis of activities |
Trail Bike Riding |
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