Description
In 2012 the Tropical North Queensland TAFE will continue an exciting new approach to the
delivery of the outdoor leadership programs. Working in partnership with industry, the
Institute is seeking to deliver an innovative approach to training, involving residential
training and assessment blocks, and workplace experience.
delivery of the outdoor leadership programs. Working in partnership with industry, the
Institute is seeking to deliver an innovative approach to training, involving residential
training and assessment blocks, and workplace experience.
Planned residential training blocks:
MONTH TRAINING (4-5 weeks each block)
30 April – 25 May Introduction and development of outdoor skills
2012 Focus on abseiling, canoeing & bush walking
13 Aug – 7 Sept Focus on acquired skills and knowledge
2012 Extended activities & practical scenarios
Additional activity focus on high and low ropes
(Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation achieved)
15 Oct – 16 Nov Advanced work based learning experiences
2012 Additional skill sets developed
(Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation achieved)
Between residential block training, students are encouraged to participate in voluntary or paid
work placement in the local industry.
work placement in the local industry.
Students may exit the program at the end of the second block with a Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation, and the following endorsed skills sets:
– Bushwalking Guide (controlled)
– Canoeing Guide (flat water)
– Challenge Ropes Course Conductor (High Ropes)
– Challenge Ropes Course Conductor (Low Ropes)
Students, who complete the full program over three blocks, may exit the program with a
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, and the following additional endorsed skills sets:
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, and the following additional endorsed skills sets:
– Bushwalking Guide (intermediate)
– Canoeing Instructor (flat water)
– Challenge Ropes Course Supervisor (High Ropes)
Depending on the Qualification achieved, graduates may be able to register with the National
Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS) for:
Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS) for:
– Bushwalking (controlled or intermediate) Guide
– Challenge Ropes Courses High Ropes Supervisor or Conductor
– Challenge Ropes Courses Low Ropes Conductor
Depending on the Qualification achieved, graduates may also be eligible to register with
Australian Canoeing for:
Australian Canoeing for:
– Flat Water Canoe Instructor or Guide Level 1
Pathways and Opportunities
The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation at Tropical North Queensland TAFE will provide
graduates with the skills and experience to gain employment as Outdoor Leaders.
Leadership settings can range from traditional outdoor education programs to adventure
tourism operations.
graduates with the skills and experience to gain employment as Outdoor Leaders.
Leadership settings can range from traditional outdoor education programs to adventure
tourism operations.
Outdoor recreation is a major growth area in both the tourism and the outdoor industries.
People skilled in this area can develop careers with outdoor education centres and schools,
adventure tourism operators, adventure travel companies, outdoor equipment suppliers,
tourist resorts running adventure activities, and as specialist activity guides.
People skilled in this area can develop careers with outdoor education centres and schools,
adventure tourism operators, adventure travel companies, outdoor equipment suppliers,
tourist resorts running adventure activities, and as specialist activity guides.
Entry requirements
It is a recommendation that applicants have completed Year 12 or equivalent. Students must
also hold a current first aid certificate (equivalent to HLTFA301C) prior to program
commencement. It is recommended that potential students have some previous experience
of outdoor activities.
also hold a current first aid certificate (equivalent to HLTFA301C) prior to program
commencement. It is recommended that potential students have some previous experience
of outdoor activities.
Program Commitment
The Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation Program involves 3 * 4 - 5 week residential training
blocks, online study, and industry based experience. During the residential blocks training will
take place 5 days per week. At least 15 days will be spent in the field and there will be
approx 10 nights camping. As the program is taught in a sequential and interdependent
manner, attendance at all classes is crucial.
blocks, online study, and industry based experience. During the residential blocks training will
take place 5 days per week. At least 15 days will be spent in the field and there will be
approx 10 nights camping. As the program is taught in a sequential and interdependent
manner, attendance at all classes is crucial.
While Physical fitness is not a selection criteria for the course, students should be aware of,
and prepared for some physically demanding aspects of the program. Students will
engage in adventure activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, orienteering, abseiling,
and high ropes courses. These activities, whilst conducted as safely as possible, have
a degree of inherent risk associated with them. Students and/or guardians need
to be aware of these risks prior to enrolment.
and prepared for some physically demanding aspects of the program. Students will
engage in adventure activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, orienteering, abseiling,
and high ropes courses. These activities, whilst conducted as safely as possible, have
a degree of inherent risk associated with them. Students and/or guardians need
to be aware of these risks prior to enrolment.
Fees
The approximate cost for the full program will be around $3500.00. This is subject to change.
The cost for Block 1 in Semester 1, 2012 will be approx $1000 Standard or Concession
The cost for Block 1 in Semester 1, 2012 will be approx $1000 Standard or Concession
Start
Enrolment is now open
Study Mode
Mixed mode, face to face residential blocks, online learning, and workplace experience.
Other information
Fees include all tuition, transport to most outdoor venues, textbooks, camping fees, prussic
ropes, map, and a course T-shirt. Specialist outdoor equipment (ie canoes, PFDs,
stoves and abseiling equipment) will be provided for students to use during the course.
Students are responsible for providing their own personal clothing and equipment (i.e.
sleeping bag, rain jacket, backpack, compass).
ropes, map, and a course T-shirt. Specialist outdoor equipment (ie canoes, PFDs,
stoves and abseiling equipment) will be provided for students to use during the course.
Students are responsible for providing their own personal clothing and equipment (i.e.
sleeping bag, rain jacket, backpack, compass).
Assessment Information
A variety of assessment methods will be employed throughout the program, including
practical demonstrations, scenarios, written assignments, group assignments and oral
presentations. Assessment will also involve live work activities with real client groups.
practical demonstrations, scenarios, written assignments, group assignments and oral
presentations. Assessment will also involve live work activities with real client groups.
