Overview
If you have experience and a passion for the great outdoors, the Diploma of Outdoor Leadership, coupled with the Certificate III in Tourism, is for you. Your studies will take you to numerous locations within south eastern Australia, as you learn to lead groups in coastal, alpine, desert and mountain environments.
Career opportunities, include:
- Trip leader
- Senior outdoor guide
- Outdoor education facilitator
- Outdoor activity specialists
- Management roles, ie: logistics manager, resource manager, program operations manager
Pathways to further study:
- Talk to us about further study pathways.
Studying the Diploma of Outdoor Leadership at Holmesglen
Your course will focus on developing the capabilities required to plan, organise and deliver outdoor adventure programs using a variety of outdoor activities for a wide range of clients. You’ll develop both camp and expedition management skills including group leadership, program coordination and risk management skills allowing you to lead and manage others safely.
The course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who are experienced in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing, white water rafting and challenge high rope courses. As part of the course, students are required to complete a number of vocational simulated practical experiences in the outdoor recreation/adventure tourism industry.
Course structure
Timetable
4 days per week, Monday – Thursday: 9am to 4pm
Classes are a combination of both practical and theoretical learning, on campus and virtual. The course includes off-campus field excursions, sometimes overnight.
To receive the SIS50419 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership you must complete 28 units, which comprise of 13 core units and 15 elective units. With the SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism, you must complete 15 units, which comprise of 4 core units and 11 elective units.
Certificate III in Tourism SIT30116 units
SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
SITTIND001 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry
SITXCCS002 Provide visitor information
SISORAF001 Guide a raft on grade 2 rivers
SITTTSL006 Prepare quotations
SISOCHC003 Lead challenge course sessions, high elements
SITXCOM003 Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
SISOBWG006 Lead bushwalks in difficult tracked environments
SITTTOP001 Load touring equipment and supplies
SITTTSL004 Provide advice on Australian destinations
SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXCCS006 Provide service to customers
SISOCNE007 Lead canoeing activities on grade 2 rivers
SISORAF004 Lead rafting activities on grade 2 rivers
SITXCCS001 Provide customer information and assistance
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| SISORSC004 |
Self rescue in white water |
| SISXCAI006 |
Facilitate groups |
| SISXIND005 |
Coordinate work teams or groups |
| SISXEMR002 |
Coordinate emergency responses |
| SISOBWG004 |
Cross rivers during bushwalks |
| SISORSC005 |
Rescue others in white water |
| SISORSC006 |
Lead and participate in complex white water rescues |
| SISOFLD006 |
Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISXCCS002 |
Coordinate client service activities |
| PUAOPE013 |
Operate communications systems and equipment |
| SISOBWG003 |
Bushwalk in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOBWG007 |
Lead bushwalks in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOFLD008 |
Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOPLN002 |
Plan outdoor activity sessions |
| SISOPLN003 |
Develop outdoor recreation programs |
| SISORAF002 |
Guide a raft on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORAF003 |
Guide a raft on grade 4 rivers |
| SISOPLN006 |
Plan for minimal environmental impact |
| HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
| SISOPLN007 |
Manage risk for outdoor programs |
| SISOPLN004 |
Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN005 |
Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOABL002 |
Facilitate adventure-based learning activities |
| SISOCHC004 |
Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements |
| SISOCHC005 |
Manage challenge course |
| SISXIND008 |
Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation |
| SISORAF005 |
Lead rafting activities on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORAF006 |
Lead rafting activities on grade 4 rivers |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| SISORSC004 | Self rescue in white water |
| SISXCAI006 | Facilitate groups |
| SISXIND005 | Coordinate work teams or groups |
| SISXEMR002 | Coordinate emergency responses |
| SISOBWG004 | Cross rivers during bushwalks |
| SISORSC005 | Rescue others in white water |
| SISORSC006 | Lead and participate in complex white water rescues |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISXCCS002 | Coordinate client service activities |
| PUAOPE013 | Operate communications systems and equipment |
| SISOBWG003 | Bushwalk in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOBWG007 | Lead bushwalks in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOFLD008 | Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOPLN002 | Plan outdoor activity sessions |
| SISOPLN003 | Develop outdoor recreation programs |
| SISORAF002 | Guide a raft on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORAF003 | Guide a raft on grade 4 rivers |
| SISOPLN006 | Plan for minimal environmental impact |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| SISOPLN007 | Manage risk for outdoor programs |
| SISOPLN004 | Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN005 | Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOABL002 | Facilitate adventure-based learning activities |
| SISOCHC004 | Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements |
| SISOCHC005 | Manage challenge course |
| SISXIND008 | Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation |
| SISORAF005 | Lead rafting activities on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORAF006 | Lead rafting activities on grade 4 rivers |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review at an interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Applicants are also required to commit to off-campus field excursions (that may be overnight) throughout the year.
Holmesglen requires students to be aged 18 by February of the year they start the course. Students should also have the physical capacity to be able to work in the field where they may be required to assist with outdoor leadership equipment, while complying with all Manual Handling WHS legislation. A Working with Children's Check is required due to the practical placement component in the course.
Applicants should also have
- a desire to further progress their outdoor leadership skills and knowledge
- a Certificate III or IV in Outdoor Leadership (or equivalent experience or qualifications)
- experience and interest in the outdoors, and nature
- a mature attitude and approach to study
- an ability to be flexible and show initiative
- a desire to work with young people in a range of difficult and dynamic environments.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will attain the SIS50419 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership and the SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism, and be able to work as a skilled senior program leader or logistics and operations manager, be self-employed or work within a larger activity based company.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Tuition fees
SIS50419 Diploma in Outdoor Leadership
Full fee $18,490
Government subsidised $ 9,903
Other fees*
Activities fee $2, 500
SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism
Full fee $4, 344
Government subsidised $ 323
Concession $ 65
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.