CERTIFICATE III in OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

CRICOS Course Code 102498J

What You'll Learn

The Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you to work as a competent outdoor recreation leader. This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to lead, supervise and manage dependent participants in a variety of outdoor activities according to predetermined plans, adapting as needed to suit conditions and participant abilities.

Who is it for?
This qualification is ideal for people who:

enjoy outdoor adventure and want a career in outdoor recreation or tourism
are interested in roles such as outdoor guide, adventure instructor, expedition leader or outdoor activity facilitator
want a solid foundation for further study in outdoor leadership or recreation management.

During the course you will develop these skills:

What You Will Learn:

Participants develop core leadership competencies including:

Planning, supervising and leading outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing and mountain biking

Interpreting weather and environmental conditions

Applying risk management and workplace safety principles

Responding to emergency situations and first aid scenarios

Maintaining equipment and delivering quality service in outdoor settings.

Work health and safety, hazard identification and controlling risks for outdoor activities.
Minimise environmental impact.
Manage and maintain equipment logistics of outdoor operations.
Providing quality service.

This is a fun, challenging and exciting qualification that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to take from first steps to big steps as an industry professional opening a world of adventure, exploration and employment around the world.

Course Details

duration and cost

Course duration is 46 weeks including 40 weeks of training ( 4 terms of 10 weeks) and 6 weeks holidays ( unlimited working periods). The course duration may vary upon learners’ prior experience, knowledge, and abilities. Please refer to our brochure for course fees.

Units of competency

9 Core Units

13 Elective Units

download course guide at the end of page to see unit outline

Delivery

8 hours at the classroom per week

8 hours foundation Skills Class per week
(practical & diving activities)

4 hours/week of study support (learning and assessment tasks between face-to-face consultations)

Face to face | Self Study | Practical

Entry Requirements

Age: Be 18 years of age or over. Interview: On-campus or phone/Skype interview before enrolment to determine course suitability (English level appropriateness, interests, intentions), identify relevant electives, costs, RPL and elective pre-requisites.
English proficiency: IELTS Academic or General English score of 6.0 or above with no band score below 5.5 or attainment of Advanced English proficiency from a recognised ELICOS provider or completion of year 10 (Australia) or equivalent (New Zealand, USA, UK, Canada) All tests to be no more than 2 years old, must supply evidence acceptable to AGI. Alternatively, or in addition students may be asked to satisfactorily complete our AGI English entrance test or demonstrate English in AGI interview.
Previous activity experience and interest: Experience in recreational, sport or fitness activities preferred but not essential in. Demonstrated in interview, references, resume and copies licenses (e.g., recreation, sport, health and fitness, SCUBA licenses or participation, swimming)
SCUBA stream: Swimming ability is required (200m, plus tread water for 10 mins), plus a pre- SCUBA questionnaire to be completed, based on answers a medical may be required at your expense, medical is required before commencing Dive Master program (student cost).

Note: Students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Direct Credit. This may reduce the course time. See our website or contact AGI for details.

Explore Your Qualification

With this program you get formal qualification recognized worldwide, you get PADI diver certifications to dive leadership level which combined really open a world of opportunity that PADI certification alone cannot provide!
Your Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation has 22 units of study, each comprising of a different area of skill and knowledge development providing building blocks towards a great personal achievement, satisfaction and opportunity. Download the course guide for unit description and more information.
The program includes SCUBA gear, however students are expected to have their own equipment to look and be a dive professional and guide dive activities, students are offered special rates to purchase equipment as required. For detailed inclusions, exclusions, fees and entry requirements please refer to course guide or contact us to get started.
AGI Dive units included in the qualification include Open water (if required), Advanced, Rescue Diver with first aid and Oxygen administration, Dive Master and specialties (if required). PADI International licenses are extra costs, the AGI units and PADI program knowledge and practical are covered in the qualification, however the PADI licensing fees are not and are an extra cost padi to PADI. As PADI license fees and insurance change, contact AGI for an estimate of license costs.

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