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Certificate III in Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Recreation (Level 3)

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Recreation (Level 3)

Accredited course
National Code:
State Code:
3655
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
390
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide:

- an accredited training program for people wishing to pursue
a range of occupations associated with the sport and
recreation industry; and

- conduct activities as a recreation officer, outdoor activities
officer, adventure tour guide or eco-tour guide at outdoor
recreation centre, built and mobile facilities/camps and with
adventure companies

Schedule
1. CORE

GENERAL CORE

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
31499 NAD3 004 Client Services 10 Module
31479 NAD3 002 Computer Operations-complex Documents 20 Module
31501 NAD3 006 Dealing With Conflict 10 Module
49585 NRC3 002 Emergency Procedures 10 Module
31498 NAD3 003 Individual and Work Team Effectiveness 20 Module
31445 NAD3 001 Recreation and the Law 25 Module
31605 NCP3 001 Recreation Industry Networks 5 Module
31606 NRC3 001 Risk Analysis of Activities 20 Module
31500 NAD3 005 Work Team Communication 10 Module
2. CORE

OUTDOOR RECREATION STREAM CORE

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
49591 NC13 002 Conducting Recreation Activities 10 Module
49596 NOR3 006 Introduction to Adventure-based Learning 10 Module
49593 NOR3 001 Issues and Trends in the Outdoor Recreation Industry 10 Module
49594 NOR3 002 Planning for Minimal Impact 15 Module
49590 NC13 001 Preparing for Recreation Activities 10 Module
49595 NOR3 003 the Concept or Risk in Outdoor Activities 15 Module
49597 NOR3 007 Weather Information 15 Module
49592 NC13 003 Working With Groups-introduction to Activity Leadership 15 Module
3. ELECTIVES

OUTDOOR RECREATION PERSONAL SKILLS ELECTIVES Learners must select a minimum of 160 hours. Electives should be chosen from both the Personal skills area as well as the Guiding/Instructional area. Students should choose electives in such a way as to achieve competencies to the level of Guide/Instructor in at least two activity areas. The following are the preferred electives for this stream, but learners may elect to study modules from other areas which support their work placement.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
49604 NOR3 013 Abseiling Skills 30 Module
49611 NOR3 021 Advanced Flat Water Canoeing/Kayaking 10 Module
49615 NOR3 025 Basic River Rescue 10 Module
49603 NOR3 012 Bushwalking in Untracked Areas 25 Module
49607 NOR3 016 Canyoning Skills 20 Module
49606 NOR3 015 Climbing On Artificial Surfaces 10 Module
49618 NOR3 028 Cycle Touring (On and Off Road) 20 Module
49601 NOR3 010 Dealing With Common Injuries and Illnesses in the Outdoors 20 Module
49600 NOR3 005 Four Wheel Driving Techniques 20 Module
49608 NOR3 017 Horizontal Caving 10 Module
49616 NOR3 026 Intermediate River Rescue 15 Module
49640 NOR3 020 Intermediate Skitouring Skills 25 Module
49609 NOR3 018 Introduction to Vertical Caving 25 Module
49610 NOR3 019 Introduction to Vertical Rescues 10 Module
49602 NOR3 011 Navigation in Difficult or Trackless Areas 15 Module
49598 NOR2 019 Overnight Snowcamping and Skitouring 10 Module
49620 NOR3 024 Sea Kayaking in Moderate Conditions 20 Module
49619 NOR3 014 Top Rope Rockclimbing Skills 30 Module
49612 NOR3 022 White Water Canoeing (Grade 2 Water) 25 Module
49613 NOR3 023 White Water Kayaking (Grade 2 Water) 25 Module
49617 NOR3 027 White Water Rafting Skills (Grade 3 Water) 20 Module
4. ELECTIVES

OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDING/INSTRUCTIONAL ELECTIVES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
49627 NOR3 033 Assisting in Abseiling Activities 10 Module
49628 NOR3 034 Assisting in Top Rope Rockclimbing Activities 10 Module
49637 NOR3 042 Assisting On Challenge Ropes Courses 15 Module
49621 NC13 004 Conduct Instructional Activities to Enhance Performance 10 Module
49623 NOR3 004 Conducting Interpretive Activities 15 Module
49624 NOR3 008 Cooking in the Outdoors 15 Module
49633 NOR3 038 Directing Aquatic Activities Involving Small Craft 10 Module
49629 NOR3 035 Guiding Abseiling: Indoor/Artificial Surfaces 10 Module
49630 NOR3 036 Guiding Climbing: Indoor/Artificial Surfaces 10 Module
49638 NOR3 043 Guiding Cycle Tours 15 Module
49626 NOR3 032 Guiding Day Bushwalks 15 Module
49639 NOR3 044 Guiding Day Canyoning Activities 15 Module
49625 NOR3 031 Guiding Day Ski Tours 15 Module
49634 NOR3 039 Guiding Flat Water Canoe/Kayak Trips 15 Module
49631 NOR3 037 Guiding in Horizontal Caves 15 Module
49636 NOR3 041 Guiding Rafts On White Water (Grade 3) 20 Module
49635 NOR3 040 Instructing Basic Canoe/Kayak Skills 20 Module
49622 NC13 005 Instructing for Physical Skill Acquisition 10 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

1. This course is copyright to the Department of Education, Training and Youth
Affairs, Training Providers
who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval and be registered
by their State
accrediting body.

2. The proponent for this course is Sport and Recreation Training Australia
Limited, PO Box 422, NORTH
SYDNEY, NSW 2059. This course was originally accredited from 1/2/1999 to
30/1/2004 National ID 14962ACT
and shares it with Courses 3645, 3654 & 3659.

3. This course was entered onto the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of TAFE
on 2/5/2000.

4. Copyright of all national office skills modules is held by the Commonwealth
and available through
Australian Training Products.
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