Certificate IV In Outdoor Recreation / Certificate IV In Guiding

Take your passion for the outdoors and turn it into a rewarding career with Chisholm's dual award program

Learn, explore and lead in the outdoors with a course in Outdoor Recreation at Chisholm.

Studying Outdoor Recreation at Chisholm provides quality instruction and opportunities for students to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to become professional outdoor leaders.

Whether you’re looking to become an Outdoor Instructor, an Outdoor Education Teacher, or you’re an adventure enthusiast, the Outdoor Leadership courses at Chisholm can offer you pathways into your desired field.

Class sizes are small to maintain a high standard of personal instruction for our students and to limit our impact on the environments where we spend most of our time working and playing.

Our staff have years of experience both internationally and within Australia and keep up with the best industry practises by continuing to work in the outdoor industry when not teaching at Chisholm.

Students will undertake multiple structured practical placements with reputable outdoor companies and schools within the outdoor education sector to gain real experience and knowledge working as an outdoor leader.

Course code: SIS40313 / SIT40216
On campus: Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February, July

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice, and many field trips. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as outdoor guide, adventure guide or outdoor instructor. Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Diploma of Outdoor Recreation.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SISOMBK302A	Apply advanced off-road cycling skills
SISOCLN302A	Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces
SISOBWG302A	Apply intermediate bushwalking skills
SISOCNE303A	Apply canoeing skills
SISXIND405A	Conduct projects
SISONAV302A	Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment
SISOBWG404A	Apply river crossing skills
SISOCYT202A	Demonstrate basic cycling skills
SISOMBK201A	Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills
SISOBWG201A	Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment
SISOKYS302A	Demonstrate sea kayaking skills
SISXEMR402A	Coordinate emergency responses
SISONAV201A	Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment
SISOKYS201A	Demonstrate simple sea kayaking skills
SITTGDE305	Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides
SISOODR405A	Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities
SISOCNE305A	Guide canoeing trips on flat and undemanding water
BSBWOR404B	Develop work priorities
SISOMBK404A	Instruct off-road cycling skills
SISOMBK303A	Guide off-road cycle tours
SISOOPS202A	Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site
SISOODR404A	Manage risk in an outdoor activity
PUAOPE002B	Operate communications systems and equipment
SISOCNE202A	Perform deep water rescues
SISOBWG303A	Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment
SISOODR302A	Plan outdoor recreation activities
SISXOHS402A	Implement and monitor health and safety policies
SISXEMR201A	Respond to emergency situations

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Outdoor Recreation / Certificate IV In Guiding	Diploma Of Outdoor Recreation
Possible job outcome	adventure guide assistant outdoor guide outdoor instructor	youth work - outdoor specialist camp manager outdoor educator program manager

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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Admission requirements

No formal requirements

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1180.60	$5372.00	N/A
Materials fee (GST inc)	$2500.00	$2500.00	N/A
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	N/A
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	N/A
Total	$3780.60	$8072.00	N/A

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.