| Certificate
III in Outdoor Recreation..... |
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"Our
commitment is to provide high quality graduates in outdoor
education leadership and technical skills training to
meet the needs of employers in the outdoor profession.
Our course is designed to meet the needs of people committed
to a career in the outdoor profession while allowing
opportunities for employment throughout the study program."
TAFE NSW Western Institute - Lithgow
College is offering a Nationally Accredited Certificate
III in Outdoor Recreation (full-time) Course for 2010.
In addition we anticipate offering students who complete
the Certificate III the opportunity to continue on with
their study and complete a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.
This unique opportunity would see suitable applicants
working part-time with a leading provider of Outdoor Education
in NSW whilst also studying for their Certificate IV in
Outdoor Recreation.
Lithgow
College is offering a locally based full-time career pathway for students who
have an interest in gaining qualifications and employment in this growth area.
The Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation provides the training required to enter
a career in the Outdoor Recreation industry. Graduates of the Certificate III
could expect to gain entry level employment in Outdoor Adventure Guiding, Outdoor
Education Instructor, and Corporate Outdoor Training. Students
need no prior skills in Outdoor Recreation but must have an active interest in
being outdoors. A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the practical
component of the course. Initially
students will be able to borrow much of the equipment required to complete the
course. However, students should expect to purchase personal equipment throughout
the year such as backpacks and raincoats. Those
seeking employment on course completion, would be expected to provide much of
their personal equipment upon entering the workforce. | |
Students
will develop skills in Bushwalking, Navigation, Adventure
Based Learning, Canoeing and Roping activities. This
course is offered on a full time basis - 4 days per
week for 1 year.
To
complement the skills mentioned previously, students would gain significant "life
skills" especially in leadership, problem solving, self-sufficiency, first aid
and interpersonal skills. Theory
classes will be held at Lithgow TAFE, while practical classes will be held in
a variety of venues surrounding Lithgow including the Blue Mountains, Kanangra
Boyd and Wollemi National Parks.
Contact
Stephen Allport at the Lithgow College of TAFE NSW
Telephone: +61-2-6352 0478
Email: Stephen.Allport@det.nsw.edu.au
'Our
commitment is to provide high quality graduates in outdoor education....
leadership and technical skills training ......
to meet the needs of employers
in the outdoor profession.' | 
