Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
SRO30203
C606
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/01/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
The requirements for the Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation will comprise achievement of thirty (30) to forty-nine (49) units of competency: Fifteen (15) core units, seven (7) stream units, two (2) specialisation groups and all units within each group and six (6) elective units.
CORE UNITS - Learners to complete the (15) fifteen units listed below.
2.
PLUS STREAM UNITS: Learners to complete ALL seven (7) units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6239 | SROOPS003B | Apply weather information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6419 | SRXGRO002A | Deal with conflict | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6418 | SRXGRO001A | Facilitate a group | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6233 | SROODR005A | Guide outdoor recreation sessions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6238 | SROOPS002B | Plan for minimal environmental impact | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6230 | SROODR002A | Plan outdoor recreation activities | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C6378 | SRXEMR001A | Respond to emergency situations | 15 | Unit of competency |
3.
PLUS - Learners to choose only two (2) of the specialisation groups listed on pages 74 - 80 of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package - (one of which must be an activity specialisation)
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY SPECIALISATION ONE - Abseiling - Guide - Natural Surface - Single Pitch - Learners to complete the four (4) 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 |
| C6072 | SROABN007A | Guide abseiling on natural surfaces (single pitch) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C6334 | SROVTR001A | Perform vertical rescues | 20 | Unit of competency |
4.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITY SPECIALISATION TWO - Bushwalking - Guide - Tracked or Easy Untracked Areas - Learners to complete the three (3) units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6078 | SROBWG002A | Demonstrate bushwalking skills in difficult or trackless areas | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6083 | SROBWG008A | Guide bushwalks in tracked or easy untracked areas | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C6227 | SRONAV002B | Navigate in difficult or trackless areas | 25 | Unit of competency |
5.
PLUS - ELECTIVES - A minimum of SIX (6) elective units of competency from any Certificate II/III/IV qualifications within the Sport and Recreation Industry Training Packages (Community Recreation, Fitness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport) orunits from Certificate III qualifications 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.
Listed below are suggested electives only.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6201 | SROINT001B | Conduct interpretation within an outdoor activity | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5779 | SROBWG004A | Demonstrate river crossing skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6442 | SRXRES001B | Educate the public on the safe use of a sport and recreational resource | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C6406 | SRXFAD005A | Manage casualty in a remote and/or isolated area | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C3894 | PUAOPE002A | Operate communications systems and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6242 | SROOPS006B | Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C198 | SRO30299 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D021 | SRO30206 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 15/12/03.
4. This qualification was amended by Central CSSN on the 08/11/05 to reflect changes in the Outdoor Recreation Training Package Implementation Guide SRO03 July 2005 version.
Entry Requirements
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