International
Students ..... There
are several year long accredited study options for outdoor recreation within TAFE
NSW Western Institute. We
will be accepting applications for the 2009 intake in the near future!!!
All
applications must be made through TAFE
International Students page. Future
courses
We will also be offering positions for international students
in 2009 so bookmark this site as we are planning more courses at more locations!
The
courses offered in 2009 are: The
Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
is based at Lithgow College. This
course is aimed at preparing students to work as an assistant guide or assistant
leader in the outdoors at the completion of their course. You will learn group
facilitation skills, advanced communication skills, outdoor logistical and risk
management skills. You
will also develop practical skills in advanced first aid and safety, bushwalking
and navigation, abseiling and climbing, flat water canoeing and adventure based
learning. Students
undertaking this course should posses some limited or basic skills in outdoor
activities and environments or a desire to become an accredited outdoor leader.
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The
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation based at Moss Vale in NSW 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. Skills learned are advanced bushwalking, flat water canoeing,
low and high ropes, 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. A variety of
work placement experiences in additional to this discretionary work option are
a critical and compulsory requirement of the program. Students
wishing to undertake this course will require some advanced outdoor technical
skills in a number of disciplines. What
do I do next?
Contact us
for advice on what course would best suit your prior experience, knowledge and
skills. You
must use the TAFE NSW - International students website below to continue with
your application, we are listed on the site. You will find all the information
you require about your application and TAFE NSW services.
http://www.studyintafe.edu.au/index.htm
Student
Visa
You may be required to apply for an Australian Visa.
Click here
for more information.
Click here
to to apply for an Australian visa We
are able to assist you with accommodation
Places to stay: http://www.lithgow-tourism.com/accomm.htm
Rental options: http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?id=2790&a=qfp&cu=fn-rea&t=ren
We will
organise mandatory work placement that may be paid or unpaid. International students
are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the course semester and full-time
during their vacation. After enrolling in TAFE NSW, you may apply to the Department
of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) for a Student Visa with Permission
to Work. For more information on how to apply for work permit visa please visit
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/how-to-apply.htm
We have
extensive links with employers in Australia who employ outdoor recreation staff
and want to employ our students in training and graduation. '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.' | 
