Program Overview

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership

National Code

SIS40621

CRICOS Code

B

Course Duration

58 Weeks

Course Units

27 Units

Course Information

Course Units

Core Units

• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
• PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment
• SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact
• SISOPLN001 Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
• SISOPLN002 Plan activity sessions
• SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
• SISOPLN005 Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
• SISORSC001 Conduct search and rescue
• SISXPLD004 Facilitate groups
• SISXPLD002 Deliver recreation sessions
• SISXEMR004 Coordinate emergency responses
• SISXFAC006 Maintain activity equipment

Elective Units

• SISOSCB004 Navigate prescribed routes underwater
• SISOSCB006 Perform diver rescues
• SISOSCB010 Lead SCUBA diving activities
• SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
• SISOSCB003 SCUBA dive at night
• SISOSCB005 Complete underwater search and recovery dives
• SISOSCB009 SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres
• SISOSCB011 Lead specialised SCUBA diving activities
• NAT Perform line and belt transects for environmental monitoring
• NAT Perform quadrat sampling
• NAT Survey and report on fish populations
• NAT Perform benthic monitoring
• AHCECR306 Conduct photography for fieldwork
• NAT Provide information on coastal marine projects
• BSBCMM411 Make presentations

Career Outcomes

• Scuba Diving Instructor
• Aquatic Technical Operator
• Outdoor activity leader
• Outdoor activity guide
• Outdoor program leader
• Outdoor activity facilitator

This qualification reflects the role of leaders who can work at or close to base but often work in remote areas distant from support. Communication systems may be unreliable and assistance from medical and emergency services may not be readily available. They are expected to make high level independent judgements about logistical, technical, safety and emergency response issues.