Bushwalking Leadership Assistant Course

Course code: BLAC

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:

$840 + $60 textbook
$740 + $60 textbook - Concession

Bushwalking Assistant Leadership Certificate

2023 Course Dates

Course 1 – April Intake

Workshop 1: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th April – Para Wirra Recreation Park

3 Day Walk: Saturday 22nd – Monday 24th April – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Workshop 2: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May – Mt Crawford Forest

Course 2 – July Intake

Workshop 1: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July – Para Wirra Recreation Park

3 Day Walk: Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd July – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Workshop 2: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August – Mt Crawford Forest

Bushwalking Leadership Assistant Course Registration Form

Training commences with the Bushwalking Assistant Leadership Course, a series of practical workshops (including a 3 day bushwalk with an advisor).

  • This unit covers risk management, planning, leadership, group management, emergency response, search and rescue, navigation and a 3-day Advisor accompanied field experience.
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Prerequisites for Admission

There are prerequisites criteria to meet.

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Training Pathway

The course above is only for an Assistant Leader to lead multi-day walks. The next qualification in our training pathway is Level 2 – Bushwalking Leadership Certificate, which aims to equip candidates to:

  • competently lead groups of lesser experienced walkers on walks of up to 3 days, mainly utilizing tracks and trails within a half-day walk of assistance in case of emergency.
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