Train to become an assistant or officer in the outdoor recreation industry. Learn the skills to guide or instruct in multiple outdoor recreation activities including abseiling, skiing, kayaking, conflict resolution and responsible leadership.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  SRO30206
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• assistant outdoor recreation officer
• outdoor recreation officer

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

This qualification is designed for people wanting to work as an assistant running Outdoor Recreation Program.

• Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development

  Unit code

  BSBCMN302A

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303A

• Operate Computing Packages

  Unit code

  ICAITU006C

• Provide Advanced First Aid Response

  Unit code

  SRXFAD002A

• Meet Client Needs and Expectations

  Unit code

  SRXGCSO04A

• Process Client Complaints

  Unit code

  SRXGCST03A

• Apply Sport and Recreation Law

  Unit code

  SRXINU002A

• Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  SRXOHS001B

• Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities

  Unit code

  SRXRIK001A

• Plan Outdoor Recreation Activities

  Unit code

  SROODR002A

• Guide Outdoor Recreation Sessions

  Unit code

  SROODR005A

• Plan for Minimal Environmental Impact

  Unit code

  SROOPS002B

• Apply Weather Information

  Unit code

  SROOPS003B

• Respond to Emergency Situations

  Unit code

  SRXEMR001A

• Facilitate a Group

  Unit code

  SRXGRO001A

• Deal With Conflict

  Unit code

  SRXGRO002A

Specialisation Units of Study
Select two, one of which must be an activity specialisation from specialisation from those specified in the SRS03 version 2 Training Package: Abseiling - natural surface; Bushwalking; Canoeing; Caving; Climbing - artificial surface; climbing - natural surface; Coxswain - Engineering; Coxswain - nautical knowledge; Cycling; fishing; Kayaking; Off-highway motorcycling; Personal water craft - controlled conditions; Rafting - moving water; Sea kayaking; Skiing - downhill; Skiing - ski touring; Small boat handling; Snorkelling; Snowboarding; Surfing; Trail horse riding; Yachting
General Specialisations - Community recreation; Disability - Orientation; Driving; Facility maintenance.
General Specialisation A
2 units from Certificate II qualifications within sport and recreation
Elective Units B
Select six units from those specified in the SRS03 Version 2 Training Package 2006.

The course may be offered on a part-time basis over 6 months Part-time; Flexible Delivery.