Adventure Overview
So, you love working with people, outdoor adventures and using your knowledge and skills in activities or even better guide or show other adventure seekers these amazing underwater experiences and share your passion! Great, our Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership combined with PADI SCUBA courses from beginner to Dive Master is designed for you! And not only is this a fantastic opportunity to get a formal qualification and PADI Certifications recognised worldwide, but you get to study and work in a great place with world renowned diving, Australia.
AGI programs are delivered in partnership with highly regarded PADI professional centre Gold Coast Dive Adventures.
You can apply and enrol in our Outdoor Leadership programs, apply for a student visa to study in Australia (Subclass 500, student visa) for our Certificate III or a package of qualifications. Once approved travel to Australia and commence this incredible ‘travel-education-diving-work-
what you'll learn
what you'll learn
During the course you will develop skills to:
- Lead and guide snorkelling, SCUBA and outdoor activities.
- Learn techniques to demonstrate skills to activity participants.
- Manage groups in SCUBA and snorkel environments.
- First aid, water rescue and response to emergency situations.
- Navigation, communication and weather interpretation.
- 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
· 12 Core Units
· 13 Elective Units
download course guide at the end of page to see unit outline
Delivery
- Face to face
- Self study
- Practical
- 8 hours at the classroom
- 8 hours foundation Skills Class
(practical & diving activities) - 4 hours/week of study support (learning and assessment tasks between face-to-face consultations)
Entry Requirements
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: To an “Intermediate” level. Determined by one or combination of: Intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.0. Other recognized English Language tests such as: TOEFL iBT Test Score of 56, PTE Academic Test Score of 42, Cambridge English: FCE, OET Pass Grade, all tests to be no more than 2 years old, or Previous English study to intermediate level (must supply evidence acceptable to AGI) or satisfactorily complete our AGI English entrance test or Demonstrate intermediate level English in AGI interview or Completion of Year 10 (Australia) or equivalent (New Zealand, USA, UK, Canada).
- 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 website or contact AGI for details.
Explore Your Qualifications
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 for up to 8 weeks, students are expected to have their own equipment to look and be a dive professional to guide dive activities, students are offered special rates to purchase equipment. For detailed inclusions, exclusions, fees and entry requirements please refer to course guide or contact us to get started.
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Dive programs included in the qualification include Openwater (if required), Advanced, Rescue Diver with first aid and Oxygen administration, Dive Master and specialties (if required).
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?
Contact us
postal address
PO Box 6081,
Upper Mount Gravatt,
Queensland, Australia 4122
contact us
P. 07 3096 0566 / M. 04 5044 3415
Course enquiries: info@agi.edu.au
Administration: admin@agi.edu.au
International students: admissions@agi.edu.au
administration
2/537 Kessels Road
(located in Crank Sports)
Macgregor, Queensland, 4109