SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in performing core skills in outdoor recreation environments and assisting with the conduct of a range of outdoor activities.

The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation will include face-to-face training, e-learning units for the SCUBA and Boating Clusters and in-water activities. The course will also include various on-line and study activities (approximately 5 hours per week for the whole duration of the course).

Students undertaking the Scuba electives will undertake four (4) open water dives. These dives will be completed over a three (3) day duration during the face-to-face component of the School Holiday Course or over 2 days outside the semester programs).

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Next Training Dates for School Holiday Course Program:	2020 September / October Week 1: 21 September – 28 September Week 2: 27 September – 4 October December Week 1: 12 December -19 December 2021 January Week 1 Monday 11/01/21 – 18/1/21 – Manly Monday 11/01/21 – 18/1/21 – Mooloolaba Week 2 Sunday 17/1/21 – 24/01/21 – Mooloolaba April Week 1 Sunday 04/04/21 – 15/04/21 – Manly (Excludes Easter weekend Good Friday 9/04/21 and Easter Monday 12/4/21). Sunday 04/04/21 – 15/04/21 – Mooloolaba (Excludes Easter weekend Good Friday 9/04/21 and Easter Monday 12/4/21). Week 2 Sunday 11/04/21 – 18/4/21 – Mooloolaba (Excludes Easter Monday 12/04/21) June / July Week 1 Sunday 28/06/21 – 05/07/21 – Mooloolaba Week 2 Sunday 4/07/21 – 11/07/21 – Manly Sunday 4/07/21 – 11/07/21 – Mooloolaba September / October Week 1 Monday 20/09/21 – 27/09/21 – Manly Monday 20/09/21 – 27/09/21 – Mooloolaba Week 2 Sunday 26/9/21 – 03/10/21 – Mooloolaba Sunday 26/9/21 – 03/10/21 – Southport December Week 1 Monday 6/12/21 – 13/12/21 – Southport Monday 6/12/21 – 13/12/21 – Mooloolaba Week 2 Monday 13/12/21 – 20/12/21 – Manly
Course Code:	SIS20419
Location:	The QMTS Training Mooloolaba classrooms are in the Wharf precinct above the Sunreef Dive Shop at 123 Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba Qld 4557 QMTS Training, Brisbane Campus, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Qld 4179
Duration:	6 Months to complete the course, however this may vary pending a students’ commitment to the training plan.
Delivery Mode	School Holiday Course Program or School Curriculum Course (organised by your individual School)
Course Delivery:	Face to Face Training & Online Theory & Assessments.
Course Fees:	$2,400
Course Completion Period:	6 months from date of enrolment.
Subsidised Funding:	No cost for students eligible for VETiS Funding (see eligibility requirements for VETiS funding in the opposite table).

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with operational logistics and the delivery of recreational activities.

They work under direct supervision and with guidance from those responsible for planning, finalising and delivering activities, including program managers and leaders.

Assistants use a range of fundamental activity techniques during activities and can work in indoor and outdoor recreation environments, adventure learning centres or camps. The combined skills and knowledge provided by this qualification do not provide for a job outcome as a leader and further training would be required before moving into those roles.

This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

COURSE UNITS

This qualification consists of 4 core units & 7 elective units which must all be completed to satisfy the requirements of the training package.

*To complete this certification Students must choose units from Kayaking, Scuba or Sailing.

Unit Code	Unit of Competency
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
SISOFLD001	Assist in conducting recreation sessions
SISOFLD002	Minimise environmental impact
SISXIND002	Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
SISXEMR001	Respond to emergency situations
MEM50009	Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
MEM50010	Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
SISOFLD006	Navigate in tracked environments
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
*Kayaking Units:
SISCAQU002	Perform basic water rescues
SISOKYS001	Paddle a sea kayak in enclosed waters
*SCUBA Diving Units:
SISOSCB001	SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
SISOSCB004	Navigate prescribed routes underwater
*Sailing Units:
SISOSAI001	Sail small boats in smooth water and light to moderate (Wind Conditions)
SISOWIN001	Windsurf in smooth water and light wind conditions

COURSE OUTCOME

SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

Students may also receive:

4 Credit Points towards their QCE Higher Certificate, Diploma-level study & University study plus
1 Credit Point towards their QCE Higher Certificate for completion of the PADI Open Water Diver Course
A Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
A Queensland Recreational Marine Drivers Licence (RMDL) – Speedboat Licence (Age restrictions apply)
A PADI Open Water Dive Certification

Please Note:

Students will be awarded any applicable QCE points/qualifications/licences listed above only on completion of the SIS20419 Certificate II Outdoor Recreation course in its entirety.

CAREERS & PATHWAYS

The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:

Outdoor activity assistant
Outdoor participant

COURSE DELIVERY

The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation will include face-to-face training, e-learning units for the SCUBA and Boating clusters and in-water activities. The course will also include various on-line and study activities (approximately 5 hours per week for the whole duration of the course).

Students undertaking the SCUBA electives will undertake four (4) open water dives. These dives will be completed over a three (3) day duration during the face-to-face component of the School Holiday Course or over 2 days outside the semester programs).

Work may be undertaken as part of a team and will be performed under supervision. Work will be undertaken in field locations such as camps or in indoor recreation centres or facilities, in differing environments such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains, using a diverse range of equipment.

Please note:

Students will be expected to complete all e-learning units before attending both the practical Scuba and Power Boating units.
The open water dive assessment (cost inclusive of course) will be completed on the last 3 days of the course (weather dependant). Assessment will take place at Sunreef Diving Facilities in Mooloolaba.
E-learning units for all other clusters can be completed at any time prior to course expiry.

The delivery of the qualification is facilitated through a blend of different modes and the students are able to choose from one of the following delivery modes:

Option 1: 10-week semester course

One half-day per working week (totalling five days) and
Three weekend days (totalling three days)
Self-paced distance delivery

Option 2: 6-week semester course

One half-day per week (totalling three days) and
Two and half weekend days (totalling five days)Self-paced distance delivery

Option 3: 8-day School Holiday course

Eight consecutive days, including Saturday and Sunday
Self-paced distance delivery

School Curriculum Course (organised by your individual School)

Please note: all options are 6 months in duration.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

Assessment for this qualification is as follows:

Assignments
Assessments
Practical Tasks

SUBSIDISED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

No cost for students eligible for VETiS funding (see below eligibility requirements).

To be eligible for VET in Schools (VETiS) funding students must:

be 15 years or older
be in Years 10, 11 and 12 in a Queensland High School
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen; and
not hold, and not be enrolled in another Qualification through VETiS.

Please visit the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training website and the VET in Schools (VETiS) webpage for further information.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Students in grade 10, 11 & 12

ENTRY and ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SCUBA Diving Stream

Students must complete the PADI medical exam to be able to do the SCUBA Units of this qualification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Technology

As some of the resources are contained in a dedicated learner portal, a student must have access to a computer (with Microsoft Office software).

Students will need to bring a laptop to class with them as they will need to be able to access their student learner portal throughout their classroom training and assessments.

Free Wi-Fi is available during training.

As students will undertake training in the use of the QMTS Training student portal they will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage.

ENROLMENT

Please also note all Students will be required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolment can be completed.

Enrolment Documentation

When enrolling into a QMTS Training course it is a requirement that all enrolment documentation is received before enrolment confirmation can occur. The required documents and information are listed below:

Pre-Enrolment Form (Personal Details)
Student Enrolment Form
Enrolment/Induction Checklist
Medical Declaration (and SCUBA Dive assessment IF REQUIRED)
Letter of Confirmation (completed by the student’s school)

RECOGNITION PROCESSES

Learners are able to have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this qualification through the following arrangements:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is recognition of prior learning or skills obtained from previous study or work/life experience. Learners, who through prior learning or experience believe they have gained competence in any of the skill areas, may be granted RPL upon substantiation of that claim.

QMTS Training offers RPL on enrolment and the trainer will work with the student to define the potential for a successful application process.

NB: RPL does not give the student a discount in course fees.

Credit Transfer

Students may also apply for a credit transfer upon enrolment.

Learners who have evidence in the form of AQF certification from any other RTO or authenticated VET transcripts issued by the Registrar or from an AQF authorised issuing authority for units of competency relevant to this qualification will be given credit upon enrolment.

For more information about QMTS Training Recognition Process please refer to the Student Handbook or Phone QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.

Please also note that if a student holds a current Recreational Marine Driver Licence (RMDL) or a PADI Diving Certification these need to be emailed through to the QMTS Training office at the time of enrolment.

QUALITY and COMPLIANCE

QMTS Training is the RTO responsible for the quality and compliance of the nationally recognised training being delivered and is also the RTO that will issue any qualification or statement of attainment certificate to eligible learners.

COMPLIANTS and APPEALS

Should you at any time wish to lodge a complaint, you can do so by contacting your trainer or the Chief Executive Officer of QMTS Training on 07 3186 6930.

Please refer to the QMTS Training website or Student Handbook for further information on our Complaints and Appeals Processes.

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SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

Unit of Competency