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    Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

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    Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
    Overview

    About this course

    Turn your passion for adventure into a career. Learn to lead outdoor activities, guide groups and manage risks in natural environments. Graduate ready for roles with commercial, community and government organisations.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • plan and lead bushwalks, canoe and kayak trips, and snorkelling activities

    • plan and lead outdoor recreation activities

    • navigate trip routes

    • manage groups in complex environments

    • respond to emergency situations.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification.

    • Specialist skills to plan trips and expeditions.

    • Techniques to navigate challenging bushwalking tracks.

    • The ability to respond to emergencies and follow work health and safety practices.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    Non-traineeship

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

    Traineeship

    • You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.

    • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

    • Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • the physical, mental and emotional resilience to take part in challenging activities in remote locations with no phone reception

    • the ability to attend overnight trips camping in remote locations

    • the ability to carry your own backpack and take part in strenuous activities

    • a good level of fitness for activities like bushwalking or canoeing

    • the strength and mobility to deliver first aid including performing CPR while kneeling on the floor

    • good time management skills

    • experience using computers

    • access to the internet and a computer or other mobile device

    • the ability to complete self-paced study and assessments outside of class times.

    Note:

    • If you’re under 17 years old, meet with a TAFE NSW teacher to make sure this course is right for you.

    The following foundation skills

    • You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.

    • You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can use maths to work out more detailed problems in different settings.

    • You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

    • You can use email, search the internet and open files.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Outdoor Adventure Instructor

    Outdoor Adventure Instructors provide adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      60%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      800 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      28 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $990

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      46 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Medium

    • Gender share

      38% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Very Strong Growth

    Other jobs include: outdoor activity guide and outdoor recreation guide.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study3 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study4 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency, including 9 core and 13 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001

    • Maintain equipment for activitiesSISXFAC001

    • Provide quality serviceSISXCCS001

    • Respond to emergency situationsSISXEMR001

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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