RTO 91191 COURSE INFORMATION 2016 OUTDOOR RECREATION WHY SHOULD I STUDY AT AVONDALE? If you are the type of person who loves the outdoors, are looking for a fun gap year, or are wanting to improve your outdoor leadership skills, Avondale s Outdoor Recreation courses have been designed with you in mind. Experience the challenges, enjoy the natural environment and develop your skills in: Abseiling Rock Climbing Sea Kayaking Flat Water Canoeing/Kayaking Wilderness Navigation/Remote and Alpine Bushwalking Facilitation and First Aid in a remote location. Outdoor recreation students enjoy an outdoor classroom, with much of the instruction for both courses taking place in the field throughout Australia. Avondale has been providing excellence in Christian higher education since 1897. We are committed to providing education that prepares people to make a significant difference in the world. THE NITTY GRITTY Course codes: SIS30413 SIS50310 CRICOS codes: 089693G 089694G Course Type: Vocational Education and Training (VET) Locations Offered: Lake Macquarie Campus, with numerous field trips throughout NSW and interstate. Study Mode: On campus. Course Duration: Certificate III - one year full-time Diploma - 18 months full-time CERTIFICATE III IN (SIS30413) DIPLOMA OF (SIS50310) Avondale s Outdoor Recreation courses can provide you with professional training at Certificate III and Diploma levels in an exciting array of challenging adventure activities. The courses provide nationally recognised competency-based training qualifications which will equip you for employment in outdoor recreation, tourism and education sectors. Certificate III The Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation provides you with the skills to independently participate in and guide several outdoor recreation activities. Diploma The Diploma of Outdoor Recreation provides you with the professional competencies required to facilitate recreational experiences in a broad range of outdoor settings. The program provides a theoretical understanding of the physiological and psychological needs of clients required for safe leadership in remote wilderness environments. The Diploma builds on the Certificate III program and further extends the skills to guide and manage outdoor recreation programs. For this reason, the Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation or a specified cluster of units from the Certificate III is a prerequisite of this course. Excellence in Christian Higher Education since 1897
COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry into the Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation or the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation requires that a student demonstrate they have an interest in outdoor pursuits or a formal outdoor recreation qualification at a lower AQF level and are physically and academically suited to the course. Specific course entry requirements are: A Senior Secondary Certificate of Education that has been awarded to the student by an agency or authority of a State or Territory for the student s completion of year 12; or both The student is assessed as displaying competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework* (ACSF) in both reading and numeracy; and Avondale reasonably believes that the student displays that competence. * To assess competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the ACSF the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) will be applied. WHERE IT COULD TAKE YOU The Outdoor Recreation courses are designed to train you for employment in the following areas: Sport and recreation centres Wilderness adventure camping and tourism Guiding with commercial adventure-based operators Outdoor education and adventure therapy programs Commercial guiding and management Camping and outdoor recreation centres Youth at Risk programs Vocational training. Outdoor Recreation courses are also a pathway to further study in related higher education programs such as undergraduate education courses at Avondale or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism) offered by Charles Sturt University (CSU). Avondale Outdoor Recreation graduates are highly valued, with many being offered jobs prior to completing the course. Below is a list of some of the organisations students have gained employment with: Collaroy Centre - Collaroy, NSW Southern Cross Outdoor Education Centre Peats Ridge, NSW Wesley Vision Valley Conference & Recreation Centre - Arcadia, NSW Camp Somerset - Crossdale, QLD Glenworth Valley Somersby, NSW Bridgeclimb Sydney, NSW Mapleton Centre Mapleton, QLD Toukley Recreation & Conference Centre - Toukley, NSW Tree Top Adventure Park - Central Coast - Wyong Creek, NSW Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre - Gwandalan, NSW Somerset Outdoor Learning Centre - Colo River, NSW Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre NSW. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The Outdoor Recreation courses are highly practical, with much of the instruction for both courses taking place in the field throughout Australia. Trips can range from excursions of a few hours in duration at local abseiling sites to extended expeditions in the high country of the Snowy Mountains. INDUSTRY PLACEMENT To help provide you with a thorough understanding of workplace operations and current methods of guiding and instructing, industry placements are built into your course. Participation requirements are as follows: Certificate III - minimum of 10 days of industry placement Diploma - minimum of 15 days The Course Convenor and training staff will assist in the organisation of this component. 2
COURSE INFORMATION CERTIFICATE III IN (SIS30413) COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY The Certificate III is composed of a combination of core units and electives. In order to satisfy the course requirements and to qualify for a Certificate III award, you must successfully complete and demonstrate competency in a combination of the unit groups listed below: CORE UNITS SISXCAI306A BSBWOR301B HLTAID003 SISXEMR201A SISOOPS201A SISXCCS201A SISOODR303A SISXOHS101A SISXRSK301A SISOODR302A SISOOPS306A TAEDEL301A Facilitate groups (Avondale Core Requirement) Organise personal work priorities and development Provide First Aid Respond to emergency situations Minimise environmental impact Provide customer service Guide outdoor recreation sessions Follow occupational health and safety policies Undertake risk analysis of activities Plan outdoor recreation activities Interpret weather conditions in the field Provide work skill instruction ELECTIVE UNITS Abseiling Guide Single pitch Natural surfaces SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system SISOABN303A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces SISOABN304A Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces SISOABN305A Guide abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues Bushwalking Guide Controlled Environment SISOBWG201A Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment SISOBWG303A Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment Canoe Guide Flat water SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues SISOCNE303A Apply canoeing skills SISOCNE305A Guide canoeing trips on flat and undemanding water Kayaking Guide Flat water SISOKYK302A Apply kayaking skills SISOKYK304A Guide kayaking trips on flat and undemanding water Climbing Guide Natural Surfaces Top Rope SISOCLN302A Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces SISOCLN303A Established belays for climbing on natural surfaces SISOCLN304A Guide top rope climbing activities on natural surfaces GENERAL ELECTIVES SISOKYS302A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills CERTIFICATE IV UNITS (Optional for Certificate III) SISXCCS404A Address client needs SISXIND405A Conduct projects SISXOHS402A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies If you have any questions on course structure or sequence, please contact Avondale Admissions. COURSE GRIDS AND UNITS Sample course structure grids and complete list of unit details are available online at www.avondale.edu.au/outdoorrec 3
COURSE INFORMATION DIPLOMA OF (SIS50310) COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY The Diploma is composed of a combination of core units and electives. In order to satisfy the course requirements and to qualify for a Diploma award, you must successfully complete and demonstrate competency in a combination of the unit groups listed below. CORE UNITS SISOOPS306A SISOODR302A SISOODR404A SISOODR405A TAEDEL301A SISOOPS407A SISXEMR402A SISOODR506A SISXOHS503A SISXRSK502A SISXCCS402A SISXIND404A SISXRES402A SISXRES403A SISXFAC404A SISXIND406A BSBWOR404B SISOOPS508A Interpret weather conditions in the field Plan outdoor recreation activities Manage risk in an outdoor activity Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities Provide work skill instruction Apply search and rescue skills Coordinate emergency responses Evaluate policy for an outdoor organisation Establish and maintain occupational health and safety systems Manage organisational risk Coordinate client service activities Promote compliance with laws and legal principles Support implementation of environmental management practices Use resources efficiently Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance Manage projects Develop work priorities Manage natural rescources ELECTIVE UNITS Bushwalking PUAOPE002B SISOBWG404A SISONAV403A SISOBWG406A SISOBWG510A Operate communication systems and equipment Apply river crossing skills Navigate in uncontrolled environments Apply bushwalking skills in uncontrolled landscapes Guide bushwalks in an uncontrolled environment Bushwalking Specialist Alpine SISOBWG507A Apply advanced bushwalking skills in alpine areas SISOOPS509A Interpret weather for mountain environments Climbing Guide Natural surfaces Single pitch - Lead SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces SISOCLN405A Apply single pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces SISOCLN408A Guide lead climbing activities on single pitch natural surfaces SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigational skills in a controlled environment SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues Sea Kayaking Guide Moderate to difficult conditions SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions SISOKYS408 Guide sea kayaking trips in moderate to difficult conditions SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine conditions GENERAL ELECTIVES SISOKYS302A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate sea kayaking inshore passage SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote location If you have any questions on course structure or sequence, please contact Avondale Admissions. COURSE GRIDS AND UNITS Sample course structure grids and complete list of unit details are available online at www.avondale.edu.au/outdoorrec 4
COURSE INFORMATION EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITY COSTS Avondale provides all abseiling and canoeing equipment, including personal flotation devices, canoes/kayaks, helmets, harnesses and safety gear. You are expected to provide: Camping essentials: personal effects, sleeping bag, stove and cooking equipment, torch, compass and First-aid kit Boots, waterproof jacket and other appropriate clothing Neoprene booties. PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE While personal insurance is not compulsory, you may wish to obtain some level of coverage. ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS WITH CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Formal articulation arrangements are in place for Avondale s Diploma of Outdoor Recreation graduates to gain one year of credit into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism) offered by Charles Sturt University. Further details on this articulation arrangement are available at www.outdoorrec.com.au ACCREDITATION Avondale is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The range of training packages Avondale has approval to offer can be viewed at www.training.gov.au The course provides nationally recognised competency-based training qualifications to the standard set by industry. All Outdoor Recreation courses are approved for Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy purposes. AUSTRALIAN CANOEING NATIONAL TRAINING PROVIDER (REG#014) As a National Training Provider, Avondale is entitled to train and assess candidates for all canoeing and kayaking awards up to level three. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) As neither the route nor the method of learning is considered in the assessment process for entry into Outdoor Recreation, Avondale takes into account a range of prior learning experience, including experiences other than those accredited by other registered providers. If you consider yourself to already possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be deemed competent in any learning outcome, you may have the opportunity to have this substantiated through formal qualifications or assessment via a bridging course prior to the commencement of the academic year. All units included in the course are nationally recognised and therefore if you have completed a recognised unit at another registered provider, you will be granted credit. For further information on specific credit, please contact the Outdoor Recreation Course Convenor, David Low at david.low@avondale.edu.au ADVANCED STANDING After successfully completing the Certificate III (or a specified cluster of units from the Certificate III) and the relevant core units from Certificate IV, you may gain direct entry into the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation. After successfully completing the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation, you will then be considered for advanced standing of up to one year of credit into undergraduate education courses at Avondale or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Adventure Ecotourism) offered by Charles Sturt University (CSU) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Overseas applicants will have their qualifications assessed by Avondale Admissions. Overseas applicants are also required to satisfy Australian Government visa requirements. DELIVERY APPROACHES Methods of teaching and learning include: Field trips Lectures and tutorials DVDs Case studies Demonstrations and scenarios. ASSESSMENT METHODS A wide range of methods are used to assess your performance. These include: Projects Tests Tutorial presentations Assignments Simulations, role plays and what if? scenarios Logs, diaries and journals Oral and written questions Demonstrations and observations. FEES For current information on tuition, on-campus accommodation and meal costs, visit www.avondale.edu.au/fees FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE VET FEE-HELP If you are an Australian citizen, you may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP assistance in the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation course. VET FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan scheme that allows eligible students to defer payment of their tuition fees. For further details visit http://studyassist.gov.au/ SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarships available visit www.avondale.edu.au/scholarships HOW TO APPLY For an information pack and application form, contact Avondale Admissions or apply online at www.avondale.edu.au Phone: +61 2 4980 2377 Freecall: 1800 991 392 (within Australia) Email: study@avondale.edu.au Mail: PO Box 19 Cooranbong NSW 2265 Australia CRICOS Provider No 02731D Avondale College Ltd trading as Avondale College of Higher Education 12 January 2016 Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Policies and course information may change without notice. Any changes will be published on our website at www. avondale.edu.au. Avondale will not be held liable for decisions made on the basis of this publication alone. ONLINE CHAT Avondale Admissions has an online chat where you can talk to someone about your course options. Visit www.avondale.edu.au and click on the LIVE SUPPORT button (8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday, 8.30-11.30am Friday) APPLY Apply online at www.avondale.edu.au/apply or phone 1800 991 392 (within Australia) or email study@avondale.edu.au 5