Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

This program is delivered by schools under the auspices of Kangan Institute. Please contact your school to undertake this program.

Campus: Broadmeadows
Day: Wednesday
Download: 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 OHS 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)
  • Certificate III in Community Recreation
  • Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
  • Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation - Multiple Activities
  • Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • Certificate IV in Community Recreation
  • Certificate IV in Community Services - Lifestyle and Leisure
  • Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
  • Diploma of Community Services - Lifestyle and Leisure
  • Diploma of Outdoor Recreation
  • Diploma of Resort Management - Dive
  • Diploma of Sport and Recreation
  • Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation
  • Certificate IV in Sport (Development)
  • Diploma of Sport (Development)

Future career opportunities

  • Recreation officer/coordinator
  • Outdoor recreation activities leader
  • Recreation officer/coordinator
  • Gymnasium instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Recreation officer
  • Community sports manager
  • Leisure / Recreation officer
  • Sports massage
  • Sports psychologist
  • Coach
  • Outdoor education instructor
  • Sports person
  • Exercise physiology
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Last updated: 6 August 2012 Page owner: Marcia Langdon (Vet in Schools)