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SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Outward Bound Australia Naas Road Tharwa ACT 2620 T: 02 6235 5726 F: 02 6237 5224 E: [email protected]

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www.outwardbound.org.au SIS40313 Cert IV Info Pack v2 2

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CONTENTS

OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 3

History of Outward Bound Australia ........................................................................ 3

Overview of the Program ........................................................................................ 4

Skills taught and training received .......................................................................... 4

CERTIFICATE IV STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 5

SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation ...................................................... 5

Interpersonal skills .................................................................................................. 7

Technical skills........................................................................................................ 7

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON THE OUTWARD BOUND PROGRAM ..................... 8

Course Dates .......................................................................................................... 8

Break Down of Costs .............................................................................................. 9

Financial Assistance ............................................................................................... 9

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS? ................ 10

WHY CHOOSE OUTWARD BOUND AUSTRALIA AS YOUR TRAINING

PROVIDER? ............................................................................................................ 11

Excellent Training ................................................................................................. 11

The Program - Our participants tell it like it is ....................................................... 12

Living and studying at Outward Bound Australia .................................................. 13

Living and working at Outward Bound Australia ................................................... 13

HOW TO APPLY ...................................................................................................... 14

What next? ........................................................................................................... 14

http://www.outwardbound.org.au/




OVERVIEW Thank you for your interest in Outward Bound Australia’s SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program. This information pack should answer most of your questions relating to Outward Bound Australia and our world renowned program. It will also clearly explain the process of applying for this program and working opportunities with the world’s leading provider of outdoor experiential education.

History of Outward Bound Australia

Outward Bound Australia offers exhilarating personal development courses that take people into new territories, giving them the opportunity to test themselves, inspire each other and come back with a new outlook on life and the world. Outward Bound Australia is firmly established at the forefront of personal development and outdoor experiential education. Since 1956, around 400,000 people have participated in one of our programs. Being part of the international Outward Bound community means we have close ties with Outward Bound schools operating in more than 40 countries around the world. Outward Bound Australia aims to build stronger communities by inspiring Australians to discover, develop and achieve their potential. Outward Bound Australia’s mission is to provide challenging experiences that help people discover, develop and achieve their potential. “We are all better than we know, if only we can be brought to realise this, we may never again settle for anything less”.

-Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound





Overview of the Program

Outward Bound Australia became a Registered Training Organisation and started delivering programs in September 1999. Since then we have delivered more than 32 programs to over 280 participants. Our SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program is highly regarded amongst other providers, and offers a lot more than just a Cert IV. The duration of our program is 10-11 months. The program is based around the SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, but also delivers training in a wide variety of other areas which provides all the relevant skills and qualifications to be an outdoor professional within Australia. We place great importance on the development of our participants and are committed to providing the most complete and thorough training possible. This training program is residential. You will live on-base at Outward Bound throughout your program. All food, accommodation and travel for the program is included. The program utilises a holistic approach to education. Formal off-the-job training in areas such as technical skills, experiential education theory and practice and facilitation skills, is combined with on-the-job experience under the supervision and mentorship of Senior Instructors, Coordinators, and Trainers. This on the job training is unique to our program and allows for you to travel to regions across Australia such as: the Snowy River Region in Victoria, Walpole in Western Australia, Uki in Northern New South Wales, and the areas surrounding the Australian Capital Territory. This holistic approach to training means our participants are ‘Industry Ready’ upon graduation

Skills taught and training received

Qualifications


o Outward Bound Australia Leaders Advanced Wilderness First

Aid o Wilderness First Aid Australia

Bronze Medallion o Royal Life-Saving Society





CERTIFICATE IV STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS


In order to complete the SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation you will be required to complete 15 x core units and a minimum of 16 elective units. We offer the following units listed below plus a range of other units from other activity areas (caving, canoeing, abseiling, rafting. You will have the opportunity to complete around 50 units. Core (All 15 units)

Code Title

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

SISOOPS306A Interpret weather conditions in the field

SISODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity

SISOODR405A Develop and 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 and monitor occupational health and safety policies

SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Elective Units (16 units must be achieved)

Box A: Group E – Bushwalking Guide – Intermediate Environment (All these units must be achieved)

Code Title

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment.

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment.

SISOBWG302A Apply intermediate bushwalking skills

SISOBWG404A Apply river crossing skills

SISOBWG405A Guide intermediate bushwalks

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary overnight site.

Box C: Group T – Climbing Guide Natural Surface Top Rope (All these units must be achieved)

Code Title

SISOCLN302A Apply climbing skills on natural surface

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surface.

SISOCLN304A Guide top rope climbing activities on natural surface

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

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Box C – Any five of these electives can be chosen

Abseil Guide artificial surface - SISOABA302A - SISOABA303A - SISOABA304A - SISOABN202A - SISOVTR301A

Abseil Guide natural surface - SISOABN202A - SISOABN303A - SISOABN304A - SISOABN305A - SISOVTR301A

Climbing Guide artificial surface - SISCLA302A - SISOCLA303A - SISOCLA311

SISOVTR301A

Rafting Guide on moving water - SISORAF301A - SISOWWR201A - SISONAV201A

Canoe guide on flat and undemanding water

- SISOCNE202A - SISOCNE303A - SISOCNE305A

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary overnight campsite

SISOOPS304A Plan for minimal environmental impact

SISOOPS305A Provide first in a remote location

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISXEMR402A Coordinate emergency response

SISOABL301A Assist in facilitation of adventure based learning activities

SISOABL402A Facilitate adventure based learning activities

* Note - some of these competencies appear several times, however they can only be counted once, the above has written to show the full skill set.





Interpersonal skills

Adventure-Based Learning

Experiential Education

Coaching & Instruction

Client Service

Communication

Conflict Management

Leadership

Games & Initiatives

Group Development

Group Management

Facilitation Skills:

Framing, Briefing, Debriefing, Frontloading, Use of Metaphors

Working in Teams

Personal Development

Preferred Learning Styles

Safe Leadership

Living in Mobile Communities

Technical skills

Abseiling

Basic Vertical Rescue Training

Bronze Medallion

Expedition skills / Bush walking

Canoeing

Caving

Climbing – Top Rope

Climbing Wall

Computer Skills

Challenge Ropes Course

Hazardous Tree Training

Navigation

Radios/Communication

Risk Analysis & Management

Rafting (area specific)

Safety

Search & Rescue

4WD

WH&S

Wilderness First Aid

Weather Interpretation





WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON THE OUTWARD BOUND PROGRAM

As a residential program, the Outward Bound SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation boasts a varied and exciting schedule. With on and off-the-job experience threaded throughout the program, participants can expect up to 60 contact hours during a training block and 8 days off a month to rest, socialise and experience the activities available on National Base and the surrounding region.

The course commences on 26th January 2015 (you arrive in Tharwa at National Base by 2pm on the 25th January 2015)

There are 2 x semesters of 20 weeks in length

There is a 3 week mid-course break from 13th June to 5th July 2015

Course Dates Semester One 26 January 2014 – 12 June 2014 Course Break 13 June 2014 – 5 July 2014 Semester Two 6 July 2014 – 21 November 2014 The following is an example of what prospective participants can expect in their schedule:

February 4-5 6-7 8 -14 15-16 17-19 20 21-22 23-25 26-27 28

Induction Days Off Leader’s Advanced Wilderness First Aid

Study days Days off Facilitation I

Comms / Tree

Days off Artificial Climb & Abseil

Enviro Day Off

March 1 2-5 6 7 8-14 15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-3rd

Day off

Technical Training

Day off

Prep Expedition D&M Days off

Bronze Medallion

Days Off Work Placement: 9 Day

Course





COST OF THE PROGRAM The total cost is of the Outward Bound Australia program is $18,000. Whilst the program does incorporate a SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation it should not be confused with other Cert IV’s on the Australian market. There are many key points of difference not least of which is that the OBA Program is residential. All of your food and board is included in the price. In addition you’ll get all of the following:

A Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.

A multitude of other competencies in Outdoor Recreation, such as the Advanced First Aid qualification (LAWFA), and Bronze Medallion. While you need only 31 competencies to obtain a Certificate IV, we offer over 50 so you can be assured that you’ll be industry ready upon graduation.

An Outward Bound course experience at the start of the program.

All travel costs between training and on-the-job training experiences.

Over 40 days of on-the-job training with Outward Bound Instructors.

The opportunity to undertake training and work experience in some of our amazing locations in ACT, NSW, VIC, and WA.

An opportunity to be a part of the wider Outward Bound community.

A sense of community and camaraderie through your program group and other staff.

A life experience that is unique to Outward Bound.

A Potential job with a nationally and internationally recognized organisation.

Break Down of Costs

Food $4,175

Accommodation $2,175

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Tuition Fee

$8,300

Additional qualifications such as LWAFA, Bronze, Tree Training

$1,500

Other Incidentals: Travel, Fuel, Gear, etc $1,850

The course cost includes such things as Leaders Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course, Tree Training, Bronze Medallion and all other training needed to become an Outdoor Leader.

Financial Assistance

Course costs may be paid in full prior to the commencement of the program, or may be paid on a fortnightly or monthly payment plan for the duration of the program. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Information and application forms for the available scholarships will be distributed to participants with the offer and enrolment documents. You may also be eligible for Study or Youth Allowance and Rent Assistance dependant on your individual circumstances. We recommend you check with Centrelink to determine your eligibility.





WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS? To deliver exceptional courses Outward Bound Australia needs exceptional instructors. We run our program with the explicit intention of turning people who have a genuine desire to work in the outdoors into exceptional instructors. To that end we invest heavily in our participants.

If you are looking to apply to be an Outward Bound participant then we ask that you consider the following desired attributes:

- A commitment to the core values of Outward Bound Australia.

- A keen interest to continually learn and challenge yourself.

- A strong personal belief in your own abilities and the potential of others.

- The ability to work outdoors, away from facilities, for long periods.

- Experience leading groups or the ability to take this on.

- Excellent personal organisation.

- A strong sense of fun / humour.

- A desire to work for Outward Bound Australia.*

*Whilst our intent is that you work for Outward Bound Australia, you will be required to submit a job application after graduation.





WHY CHOOSE OUTWARD BOUND AUSTRALIA AS YOUR TRAINING PROVIDER?

Excellent Training

The Learning and Development Department at Outward Bound Australia trains Outward Bound Australia staff and encourages their life-long learning. They also act as a significant support and training provider for the Outdoor Education Industry within Australia. Having delivered the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation for over 10 years, Outward Bound Australia’s experience means that our program is second to none. We also have a highly regarded reputation both locally and internationally.





The Program - Our participants tell it like it is

Following are some thoughts from the participants who have completed the program: “I’ve always loved having wilderness adventures, being out in the bush. It’s what makes me feel most alive. I’d always wondered if I could possibly make a living out of being outdoors and sharing amazing experiences and inspiration with others. Well, Outward Bound has made that possible.” “I started the program with Outward Bound in July 2012. In only 8 short months, with the guidance of extremely committed and experienced trainers, I’m now a qualified outdoor instructor.” “I am sharing fantastic outdoor experiences with young people, who, in the process, discover who they are and more importantly who they can be; inspired by what’s around them and what they can do. It’s given me the tools I need to help bring outdoor adventure and all of its benefits to others, and I love it!”

“I feel so fortunate to be a part of the Charlie Program here at Outward Bound. Each day I am learning new skills with an amazing bunch of people, and being challenged by a variety of activities in the outdoors. It is certainly an experience like no other.”

Lauren Sinclair Charlie Participant 2013

“Self-development at Outward Bound Australia only seems limited by a closed mind.”

Lewis Munro Charlie Participant 2013

“I came looking for white water rafting qualifications and discovered the complete package, it was too good to pass up! The fact that it was an organisation with bases all around the world and with the opportunity to potentially work in these bases, I couldn't get my application in quickly enough.”

Alex Brown Charlie Participant 2013





Living and studying at Outward Bound Australia

It is an interesting, vibrant and diverse life we lead at Outward Bound Australia. It is definitely more than a job or training provider - it is a lifestyle. Our participants are completely immersed in Outward Bound Australia’s community and culture while they are in training, and function as a valuable part of the team. Participants have the opportunity to interact with Outward Bound Instructors and staff throughout the duration of the program. This gives our participants insight into the way Outward Bound Australia runs, along with allowing for participation in staff activities and social events happening around base. Living and training alongside your peers allows you to grow together as a program group and form a bond amongst each other that is exclusive to your group. This unique experience is just another reason our program is second to none and continues to assist people in growing not only in their training but as valuable members of the wider community.

Living and working at Outward Bound Australia

Outward Bound Australia Instructors have the option to live on-site at Outward Bound Australia’s National Base in Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory. From here they travel Australia-wide to deliver Outward Bound programs. Our programs are conducted as continuous expeditions with activities such as ropes courses, rock-climbing, abseiling, rafting, caving, initiative games and service to the community. As an instructor you could expect to spend up to half of their time living and working in a variety of base camps in Australia’s National Parks. Life as an Instructor can be like a continuous Outward Bound course. There is always something new to learn, ever-increasing challenges and plenty of opportunity for your development. You will be a role model to participants and the wider community and as such will be expected to attain and uphold our core values of Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, Service and Human Potential.





HOW TO APPLY The application process for the SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Program consists of two parts:

Submit an application form

Attend Selection Weekend If your written application is successful you will be invited to a selection weekend. The purpose of this weekend is twofold; it gives you an opportunity to see what Outward Bound is all about whilst also giving our training team an insight into you. It's important that you're as invested in a career in Outdoor Education as we are.

At the end of your program, you may be offered a contract of employment as an Outward Bound Australia Group Instructor for a further 12 to 24 months. The employment offer is dependent on:

Completing your SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Being deemed competent as an Instructor

Suitability for the job and organisation

Number of vacancies available

What next?

The next program will commence in January 2015. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2014. The selection weekend will be held on 12 – 14 December 2014. Please send your completed application form along with a CV/resume to the addresses below. Successful written applications will be invited to attend a selection weekend at our National Base just outside Canberra. If you feel you need more information or want to discuss any aspects of the Program please contact our Learning and Development Coordinator, Vilas Patel, using the contact details below.

Participant Applications Outward Bound Australia

Naas Road Tharwa ACT 2620

[email protected]

Tel: 02 6235 5729 Fax: 02 6237 5224








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