Set yourself on the path for work in the outdoor recreation industry. You can choose to specialise in a variety of outdoor activities, from abseiling to canoeing and much more.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Other locations:

  Harvester College

• College:
  College of Sport and Exercise Science
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  SIS20210
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• outdoor activity assistant
• outdoor participant

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in performing core skills in outdoor recreation environments and assisting with the conduct of a range of outdoor activities.

Work may be undertaken as part of a team and would be performed under supervision. Work would be undertaken in field locations such as camps or in indoor recreation centres or facilities, in differing environments such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains, using a diverse range of equipment.

To qualify for the Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation participants must successfully complete a total of 15 units of study, comprising of 5 core units and 10 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.

Core Units

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301B

• Assist in Conducting Outdoor Recreation Sessions

  Unit code

  SISOODR201A

• Minimise Environmental Impact

  Unit code

  SISOOPS201A

• Work Effectively in Sport and Recreation Environments

  Unit code

  SISXIND101A

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies

  Unit code

  SISXOHS101A

Elective Units (10 required, as per the Training Package rules and the University's selection)

• Demonstrate Abseiling Skills on Artificial Surfaces

  Unit code

  SISOABA201A

• Safeguard an Abseiler Using a Single Rope Belay System

  Unit code

  SISOABN202A

• Demonstrate Bushwalking Skills in a Controlled Environment

  Unit code

  SISOBWG201A

• Demonstrate Navigation Skills in a Controlled Environment

  Unit code

  SISONAV201A

• Select, Set Up and Maintain a Bike

  Unit code

  SISOCYT201A

• Demonstrate Basic Cycling Skills

  Unit code

  SISOCYT202A

• Demonstrate Simple Canoeing Skills

  Unit code

  SISOCNE201A

• Perform Deep Water Rescues

  Unit code

  SISOCNE202A

• Demonstrate Top Rope Climbing Skills on Artificial Surfaces

  Unit code

  SISOCLA201A

• Assist in Preparing and Conducting Sport and Recreation Sessions

  Unit code

  SISXCAI102A

• TAFE: As per VETiS arrangement with the Secondary School