Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

This VET program:

• provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects within the outdoor recreation industry.
• enables participants to gain a recognised credential and to make informed choices in relation to vocation and career paths.

Sample Modules (Units 1 - 4)

• Organise and complete daily work activities
• Deal with client feedback
• Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures
• Apply basic outdoor recreation logistics
• Assist in conducting outdoor recreation sessions
• Implement minimal environmental impact practices
• Provide equipment for activities
• Develop knowledge of the sport and recreation industry
• Respond to emergency situations
• Provide first aid
• Apply sport and recreation law
• Undertake risk analysis of activities
• Analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
• Plan a session or program for participants
• Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
• Facilitate a group
• Educate the public on the safe use of sport and recreational resource
• Deal with conflict
• Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
• Plan outdoor recreation activities
• Guide outdoor recreation sessions
• Plan for minimal environmental impact
• Apply weather information

Future Pathways

• Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation
• Diploma of Sport and Recreation
• Certificate IV in Sport (Development)

Future Career Opportunities

• Recreation officer/coordinator
• Outdoor recreation activities leader