Our Day Walk Courses and Multi-Day Walk Courses provide a pathway to move from Assistant Leader to an Leader, and from day walks to 3-day multi-day walks, to more remote and rugged walks. Each course builds on the previous course.

Basic Skills Bushwalking Course

Basic Skills Bushwalking Course

Course code: BSBC

  • Attend 2 evening theory sessions
  • Attend an overnight training camp

Learn the secrets, tricks and techniques to lightweight overnight bushwalking. The course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge to comfortably participate in a self sufficient overnight bushwalk.

Cost:

$280
$250 – Concession

Day Walk Leader Training Program

Day Walk Leader Training Course

Course code: DWLTC

  • Attend a Day Walk Leadership course
  • Complete the Day Walk Leadership course workbook
  • Submit a walk planning project
  • Submit Risk Assessment for a Day Walk
  • Log the required number of led walks
  • Complete a walk plan
  • Undertake a practical assessment

Completion of this course (including final assessment) will allow you to become a qualified leader during day walks.

Cost:

$580 (including assessment)
$510 – Concession (including assessment)

Bushwalking Leadership Program

Bushwalking Leadership Assistant Course

Course code: BLAC

  • Complete the e-learning course component
  • Attend the 2x required practical workshops
  • Attend the 3x day Advisor accompanied field experience

Become an accredited Assistant Walk Leader with this nationally recognised course. This course differs from the Day Walk Leadership Certificate Course as it trains you in assisting a leader on multi-day walks up to 3 days.

Cost:

Approximately $2300 (9 Nationally Recognised Training units + 2x 3 Day Workshops included + Online Learning)

*Final costing will be based from and interview and training plan which will include any RPL or Credit Transfer that may be applicable

Bushwalking Leadership Certificate Level

Course code: BLC

  • Log the required number of led walks
  • Complete walk planning documents and Risk Assessment for each led walk
  • Complete a 2-day Technical Skills Assessment
  • Complete Theory Exam
  • Complete the group and leadership assessment walk (minimum 2-day duration)

Become an accredited Walk Leader with this nationally recognised course. This course differs from the Bushwalking Assistant Leadership Certificate as it trains you as a leader on multi-day walks up to 3 days.

Cost:

Approximately $3600 (12 Nationally Recognised Training units + 2x 3 Day Workshops included + Online Learning)

*Final costing will be based from and interview and training plan which will include any RPL or Credit Transfer that may be applicable

Advanced Bushwalking Leadership Course

Course code: ABLC

  • Complete the e-learning course component
  • Attend the 5x day Advisor accompanied field experience

Become an accredited Walk Leader with this nationally recognised course. This course differs from the Bushwalking Leadership Certificate as it trains you as a leader with a high degree of skill and experience suitable for leading longer bushwalks, including prolonged expeditions in remote and difficult mountain areas.

Cost:
The cost will be based from on interview and training plan which will include any RPL or Credit Transfer that may be applicable.

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