Level 1 – Bushwalking Assistant Leader Certificate (BALC)
Post training course you receive your certificate if you have completed all of your assessment. This will allow you to assist in walking programs. It will initially be in direct supervision of a Level 2 Leader or higher.
As you have participated in more walks you may lead a walk with another competent adult following structured procedures and risk management from a Level 2 Leader or higher. The Level 2 Leaders should be in phone contact and or in a couple of kilometres of you to aid you and your group if required.
During this stage it is crucial that you gain approval from your advisor in preparing and leading groups. The legal boundaries of this course require it to ensure you are leading a group in the correct context for your experience.
You are limited to leading groups in easy track areas with easy navigation and less than 1 hrs response time with emergency services to your location.
As you progress through towards the end of this stage you will need to be able to extend the walking area through discussion with your advisor.
Current Interim Units Gained 2015
During the Course you will be enrolled with Regency TAFE. At each Certificate Level you will complete particular National Training package units related to bushwalking and outdoor rec.
You will receive a transcript from TAFE that will outline these units. Some units will be completed at the BALC and some will be listed as if you have begun them but not completed them. You will be working on aspects of this through your interim training.
