Course code: BLAC
Become an accredited Assistant Bushwalking 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:
$2980 includes 3 full core units, 3 partial core units, 2 elective bushwalking units and 6 practical training days
*Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer that may be applicable, reducing the cost.
3 Day Workshop: Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th April – Mount Crawford Forest
3 Day Walk: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April – Mambray Creek Conservation Park
3 Day Workshop: Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th July – Mount Crawford Forest
3 Day Walk: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July – Mambray Creek Conservation Park
The enrolment process starts with contacting our training partner The Outdoor Education Consultants who will arrange an exploratory interview at a convenient time for you. The interview aims to ascertain the level of training you require for your current and future situations based on your previous experience and qualifications.
Book a call here to organise an interview time.
For a more comprehensive outline of the process follow the link below
Stage 1: – Pre-course learning quizzes
• To participate in the practical training, you will need to have completed the quiz sections of each unit in the pre-course learning to ensure you have the underlying knowledge to participate in the practical training.
• To learn the theory behind what we deliver, you will need to have started reading and completed the quiz sections of each unit in to ensure you have the underlying knowledge to participate in the practical training.
• You will need to have at least provide first aid units before completing this level
• If you have already completed some of these units previously it would have been determined in your interview that you are eligible for a credit transfer possibly.
• For highly experienced outdoor leaders, RPL will appear on your training plan. Your experience would have been recognised already in your interview.
• If you have already completed the units previously. You would have on the training plan a credit transfer which would have been determined in your interview.
• The theory will give you a common knowledge base. This will be linked to certificate 3 core units and of course the tracked bushwalking, lead and navigate units.
• You will need to have at least provide first aid units before completing this level
Stage 2: Practical Training Block 1
• This block is 3 days based on the specific program. (see the course letter)
• The days will be filled with direct training in the learning criteria
• You will be taken through the steps for conducting walking programs.
• Taught and given practical navigation sessions based on the theory.
• There will be 1 day at a base camp shelter.
• Then packing and walking for a 1-night walking expedition
Stage 2: Practical Training Block 2
• This block will be a full 3 day bushwalk expedition
• You will be leading the group a different time
• There will be basic emergency procedures
• You can demonstrate your personal skills through this weekend
Stage 3: Personal Skills Development and Logging work experience
• You will need to develop your skills to riding, fixing and controlling a bike in blue trails and some black trails for your final assessment.
• Complete the riding session package and log for the indicated number of days in your training plan
• Complete a number of hours in bike maintenance
Stage 4: 1-2 Day Practical Assessment day based on completion level
• Practical assessment will require that you conduct the session
• Teaching, group management, demonstrate your personal skill level
• The observation record in the learning platform
The course above is only for an Assistant Leader to lead multi-day walks. The next qualification in our training pathway is Bushwalking Leadership Certificate, which aims to equip candidates to: