2022 Course Dates
Course 1 – April Intake (FULL)
Workshop 1: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th April – Para Wirra Recreation Park
3 Day Walk: Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th April – Mambray Creek Conservation Park
Workshop 2: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May – Mt Crawford Forest
Course 2 – July Intake (FULL)
Workshop 1: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July – Para Wirra Recreation Park
3 Day Walk: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th July – Mambray Creek Conservation Park
Workshop 2: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th 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.
Prerequisites for Admission
There are prerequisites criteria to meet.
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.