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

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.

2018 start dates

Weeks commencing 29 Jan and 16 Jul.

• Read more about this course

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

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  No formal requirements

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Student must meet the eligibility for government-subsidised training criteria.		Full fee paying Price for a student not eligible for government-subsidised training.
  	Concession Price for a student that meets the eligibility for government-subsidised training and concession criteria.	Non-concession Price student will pay for government-subsidised training.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1025.85	$5129.15	$13417.70
  Other fees associated with this course
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$2000.00	$2000.00	$2000.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$3145.85	$7369.15	$15657.70

  *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.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  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.