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Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation: Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, & Cairns
Unlock your passion for adventure with QMTS Training’s Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation course! This program is your gateway to a world of outdoor excitement and skill-building. Choose from a variety of elective options, including SCUBA diving, surfing, sailing, jet-skiing or kayaking, to tailor your learning experience to your interests. Whether you’re aiming to kickstart a career in outdoor recreation or simply want to hone your outdoor skills, this course provides hands-on training in breathtaking locations, making every day an adventure.
Join us and turn your love for the outdoors into a rewarding journey of growth and exploration.
Our staff are able to brief you on the new training package and are only too happy to answer any of your questions.
Use the enquiry link or call our friendly customer service team on 07 3186 6930.
| Next Training Dates for School Holiday Course Program: | **June 2024**
Cairns Mooloolaba **September 2024** Mooloolaba Gladstone **December 2024** Mooloolaba **January 2025** Mooloolaba Gladstone |
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| Course Code: | SIS20419 (Certificate II Outdoor Recreation) |
| Location: | QMTS Training Mooloolaba
QMTS Training Cairns |
| Duration: | 6 Months to complete the Certificate II Course. However, this may vary pending a student’s commitment to the training plan. |
| Delivery Mode | School Holiday Course Program |
| Course Delivery: | Face to Face Training, Online Theory & Assessments. |
| Course Fees: | $2,500 |
| Subsidised Funding: | No cost for students eligible for VETiS Funding (see eligibility requirements for VETiS funding in the opposite table). |
| Course Completion Period: | 6 months from date of enrolment. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Indicative job roles for this qualification are: Outdoor Activity Assistant | Outdoor Participant
This qualification offers a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with operational logistics and the delivery of recreational activities, who 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.
NOTES:
The combined skills and knowledge provided by this qualification do not provide for a job outcome as a leader. Further training would be required before moving into a leadership role. 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, Sailing, Surfing, Scuba or Cycling
| Unit Code | Unit of Competency |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| SISOFLD001 | Assist in conducting recreation sessions |
| SISOFLD002 | Minimise environmental impact |
| SISOPLN002 | Plan Outdoor Activity Session |
| SISOPLN004 | Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor resreation activities |
| SISOSNK001 | Snorkel |
| SISXIND011 | Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge |
| SISCAQU002 | Perform basic water rescues |
| *Kayaking Units: | |
| SISOCNE001 | Paddle a craft using fundamental skills |
| SISOKYS001 | Paddle a sea kayak in enclosed waters |
| *SCUBA Units: | |
| SISOSCB001 | SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18m |
| SISOSCB002 | SCUBA dive from boats |
| *Sailing Units: | |
| SISOSAI001 | Sail small boats in smooth water and light to moderate wind conditions |
| SISOSAI002 | Sail small boats in partially smooth water and moderate to fresh wind |
| *Surfing Units: | |
| SISOSRF001 | Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres |
| SISOSRF002 | Surf small waves using intermediate manoeuvres |
| *Jet-skiing Units**: | please note: Jet skiing units do not equate to a PWC (Jet-Ski) licence |
| SISOPWC001 | Ride personal water craft in smooth water conditions |
| SISOPWC002 | Ride personal water craft in slight water 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
- A Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- A PADI Open Water Dive Certification (Students will need to undertake the SCUBA Diving Units to be awarded with an Open Water Dive Certificate)
Please Note:
Students will be awarded any applicable QCE points, qualifications or 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 Diving clusters, land-based and water-based activities. The course will also include various online and classroom study activities.
Students undertaking the SCUBA Diving electives will undertake four (4) open water dives. These dives will be completed over a two (2) day duration during the face-to-face component of the school holiday course program.
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 indoor recreation centres or facilities, in differing environments such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains, using a diverse range of equipment.
Students completing the SCUBA Electives will be required to complete the PADI e-learning modules for SCUBA Diving prior to the the end of the first week in-class.
DELIVERY MODE:
School Holiday course
- Eleven days during the school holiday period
- Online self-directed study
ENTRY and ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SCUBA Diving Units: Students must meet the medical requirements of our Dive Providers to be able to participate in the SCUBA Diving elective. Students who select the SCUBA Diving elective will be required to complete a Dive Medical as part of their enrolment.
Age restrictions: QMTS Training will accept enrolments from students before their 16th birthday provided they meet all other admission requirements.
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 365 software.
Students will need to bring a laptop to class with them to access their student learner portal during classroom training and assessments.
Free Wi-Fi is available during classroom training.
Students require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage.
VETiS FUNDING and ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You can undertake VET in School (VETiS):
- as part of your school studies—delivered and resourced by a school Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- by enrolling in a qualification with an external RTO – funded either by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s VET Investment Budget, or through fee-for-service arrangements i.e. where the student or parent pays for the qualification
- as a school-based apprentice or trainee
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.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
A combination of Practical, Oral and Theory assessments will be undertaken. The assessments may consist of written projects, picture portfolios, quizzes, assignments and exams.
Assessments
Students will access all on-line assessments via their aXcelerate Student Learner Portal.
There will be two types of assessments –
- Knowledge Review Assessments: will not count towards the final assessment, but must be completed before the student can move to the next section
- Final Assessments: will assess a student’s knowledge competence
Students are allowed three (3) submissions in total (initial submission and two (2) resubmissions) for each assessment
If you are deemed to be Not Competent (NC) in a unit (after three (3) theory or three (3) practical assessment attempts, or due to disciplinary action) you will need to re-enrol in that unit and pay the unit enrolment fee to be able to re-attempt the unit assessment
After an unsuccessful second submission, A QMTS Training Assessor may contact the student by phone to provide additional training to assist the student to complete the third submission, which may be conducted orally over the phone.
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.
COMPLAINTS 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 Client Handbook for further information on our Complaints and Appeals Processes.
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