Certificate
IV in Outdoor Recreation ..... If
you are interested in a career in the outdoors and want to be able to work while
you study, the Lithgow College program, in association with key outdoor industry
providers, may be the course for you. Read on to discover more!!!!! | |
Background
In 2007 Lithgow and OEG began exploring a partnership arrangement to offer suitably
experienced people the opportunity to undertake a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
through Lithgow TAFE NSW while working in the industry with The Outdoor Education
Group (or any other employer of the student's choice). Lithgow College of TAFE
NSW manage, coordinate and run the course. The student is responsible for securing
his/her paid work opportunities throughout the study year. The course is designed
and structured around the 'peak outdoor industry periods (February - May and October
- December). The
Outdoor Recreation course provides you with the opportunity to challenge yourself
physically, emotionally and mentally and gives you the chance to develop outdoor
leadership skills, all while working in the industry with an employer of your
choice. You will develop judgement, technical skills and safety skills, as well
as the interpersonal skills required to teach and lead others in the outdoors. This
is a challenging program providing you with opportunities to learn new skills,
meet like-minded, committed people, and obtain invaluable skills and experience
in preparation for a career in the outdoor recreation industry while working concurrently
in the industry (should you so desire to capitalise on such an opportunity). | |
Course
Overview
Technical skills developed throughout the program include advanced
bushwalking, flat water canoeing, rock climbing, swift water rescue and wilderness
first aid. Cross-country skiing and white water rafting are elective options (available
at an additional cost). Training is provided by experienced instructors in each
field of expertise, within a classroom and practical learning framework, designed
to ensure theory supports and informs practice throughout the year. The
theoretical component of the course covers important topics such as program planning
and administration, program logistics, risk management, relevant business skills
for the outdoor profession, client relationship management and project management. This
course focuses on preparing committed people to undertake outdoor recreation,
outdoor education and adventure guiding opportunities in this growing sector of
the recreation industry. Despite opportunities to work in the industry while you
study in a paid capacity (should you take advantage of this opportunity), a variety
of work placement experiences in additional to this discretionary work option
are a critical and compulsory requirement of the program. The
Certificate IV focuses on developing leadership, facilitation, management, adventure-based
learning and risk management skills relevant to the outdoor industry. The
Outdoor Education Group The
Outdoor Education Group (OEG) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1984.
OEG
educates over 20,000 participants each year from over 100 client schools. OEG
aims to form strategic partnerships with schools to educate students about themselves,
communities and the environment through outdoor experiential learning. The highly
qualified and experienced outdoor leadership staff has extensive industry experience
and are active in personal expeditions and outdoor pursuits.
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As
well as delivering the Diploma in Outdoor Recreation for Swinburne TAFE, OEG provides
training and professional development for its current staff; provide curriculum
and a framework of standards and assessment both at OEG and through industry links.
'Our
commitment it to provide high quality graduates in outdoor education....
leadership and technical skills training ......
to meet the needs of employers
in the outdoor profession.' |
