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Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Qualification
National Code:
SRO40203
State Code:
C608
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0921 - Sport And Recreation
Original TGA Release Date
16/01/2003
Approved Date
19/12/2003
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
768
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/01/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/01/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

The requirements for the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation will comprise achievement of twenty-eight (28) to forty-seven (47) units of competency: Fifteen (15) core units, one (1) stream group, two (2) specialisation groups and all units within each group and six (6) elective units.

**CORE UNITS- Learners to complete the fifteen (15) units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6410 SRXGCSO06A Address client needs 10 Unit of competency
C3553 BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
C6424 SRXINU003A Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry 10 Unit of competency
C6457 SRXTCN001A Assist with analysis and use of emerging technology 10 Unit of competency
C6437 SRXOGN001A Conduct projects 20 Unit of competency
C6413 SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities 10 Unit of competency
C3552 BSBCMN404A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
C3550 BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
C3551 BSBCMN403A Establish business networks 40 Unit of competency
C3561 BSBCMN413A Implement and monitor environmental policies 40 Unit of competency
C6440 SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and pro 20 Unit of competency
C3595 BSBFLM404A Lead work teams 50 Unit of competency
C6425 SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles 15 Unit of competency
C3560 BSBCMN412A Promote innovation and change 30 Unit of competency
C6454 SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities 10 Unit of competency
2.

PLUS - Learners to select EITHER the Activity or the General Stream and complete all units within the chosen stream.

ACTIVITY STREAM UNITS: Learners to complete the seven (7) units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6444 SRXRES003B Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of resources 15 Unit of competency
C6379 SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response 20 Unit of competency
C6234 SROODR007A Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities 30 Unit of competency
C6406 SRXFAD005A Manage casualty in a remote and/or isolated area 25 Unit of competency
C5778 SROODR006A Manage risk in an outdoor activity 25 Unit of competency
C6231 SROODR003A Plan outdoor recreation activities (advanced) 20 Unit of competency
C6420 SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups 10 Unit of competency
3.

OR - GENERAL STREAM UNITS - Learners to complete the five (5) units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6444 SRXRES003B Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of resources 15 Unit of competency
C6379 SRXEMR002A Coordinate emergency response 20 Unit of competency
C6234 SROODR007A Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities 30 Unit of competency
C5778 SROODR006A Manage risk in an outdoor activity 25 Unit of competency
C6420 SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups 10 Unit of competency
4.

PLUS - Learners to choose only two (2) of specialisation groups listed on pages 97 - 104 of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package - (Choose 2 - If activity stream chosen, 1 of the 2 selected must be an activity specialization: If general stream chosen, then select from general specialisations only).

SUGGESTED ACTIVITY SPECIALISATION ONE - Bushwalking - Guide (Difficult and Trackless Areas) - Learners to complete the six (6) units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6079 SROBWG003A Demonstrate bushwalking skills in unmodified landscapes 30 Unit of competency
C5779 SROBWG004A Demonstrate river crossing skills 20 Unit of competency
C6084 SROBWG009A Guide bushwalks in difficult and trackless areas 30 Unit of competency
C6240 SROOPS004B Interpret weather conditions in the field 30 Unit of competency
C6228 SRONAV003B Navigate in unmodified landscapes in extreme environmental conditions 30 Unit of competency
C3894 PUAOPE002A Operate communications systems and equipment 20 Unit of competency
5.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITY SPECIALISATION TWO - Kayaking - Instruct (White Water Grade 2) - Learners to complete the five (5) units listed below

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6205 SROKYK003A Apply inland kayaking skills on Grade 2 water 40 Unit of competency
C6337 SROWWR001B Apply self rescue skills in white water 15 Unit of competency
C6210 SROKYK008A Instruct kayaking skills on Grade 2 water 40 Unit of competency
C6338 SROWWR002B Perform white water rescues and recoveries 20 Unit of competency
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
6.

SUGGESTED SPECIALISATION THREE - Abseiling -Instruct - Natural Surface - Single pitch

Learners to complete the (5) five units listed below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6068 SROABN003A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces 30 Unit of competency
C6069 SROABN004A Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces 15 Unit of competency
C6073 SROABN008A Instruct abseiling on natural surfaces (single pitch) 30 Unit of competency
C6334 SROVTR001A Perform vertical rescues 20 Unit of competency
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
7.

PLUS - ELECTIVES - A minimum of (6) six elective units of competency from any Certificate III/IV qualifications within the Sport and Recreation Industry Training Packages (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) or from any other endorsed Training Package from any other industry. Any units selected must be relevant to the occupational outcome sought and should be appropriate to the AQF level.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C6241 SROOPS005B Apply search and rescue skills 30 Unit of competency
C6372 SRXCAI007B Conduct a sport and recreation program 20 Unit of competency
C6209 SROKYK007A Guide kayaking trips on Grade 2 water 40 Unit of competency
C6371 SRXCAI006B Organise a sport and recreation program 20 Unit of competency
C4909 THTFTO03B Set up and operate a campsite 50 Unit of competency
C6063 SROABL001B Take an assistant leadership role in the facilitation of adventure-based learning activities 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C199 SRO40299 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D024 SRO40206 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code SRO40203 taken from the Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package SRO03 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. SRO03 is endorsed until 30/01/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 18/12/03.

4. This qualification was amended by Central TAFE on the 24/10/05 to reflect changes in the Outdoor Recreation Training Package Implementation Guide SRO03 July 2005 version.
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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