About:
This program is packed full of adventure, self-development and fun times with friends outdoors, including units like bushwalking, snorkelling, climbing and abseiling. It is designed to provide students with exciting skills and interesting knowledge so they can be competent, happy and safe while performing adventure skills in outdoor recreation environments and have capacity to assist in the operational logistics of conducting recreation activities. Students will work under direct supervision of staff and community experts as they assist with planning, finalising and delivering activities in the field of Outdoor Education.
Student's use a range of fundamental activity techniques during the course and can work in indoor and outdoor recreation environments, adventure learning centres or camps.
At Aldridge:
At Aldridge the course is offered over four semesters in Years 11 and 12. Assessment includes a combination of written assignments, multiple choice and short answer questions and practical observation whilst on excursions.
Students will be required to attend off campus assessment at locations such as Great Keppel Island, Cooloola National Park, Brooyar State Forest and Aldershot Scout Camp.
Why study Cert. II in Outdoor Recreation?
Research
shows that healthier and happier students do better in school, and that
education is an important determinant of future health. But education is not
just about lessons within the four walls of a classroom. The outdoor
environment encourages skills such as problem solving and negotiating risk which
are important for student development.
Facilities, Equipment and Software:
Outdoor Education uses both classroom and off campus learning environments to provide authentic experiences for assessment of competency. Such environments include Fraser Island, Great Keppel Island, Cooloola National Park, Brooyar State Forest and Aldershot Scout Camp.
Units of study:
UNIT
| NAME
| DESCRIPTION
|
SISOFLD002
| Minimise environmental impact
| Environmental Care |
HLTFAID003 | Provide first aid
| First Aid Certification |
| SISOABS001 | Abseil single pitches using fundamental skills | Participating and Assisting with Abseiling adventure activities |
| SISOFLD001 | Assist in conducting recreation sessions | Conduct Group Activities |
| SISXIND002 | Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge | Exploring Laws and Administration around the Recreation Industry |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Maintaining Safe Industry Practices |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments | Compass and Navigation Skills |
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | Food Preparation, Cooking and Cleaning |
| SISOFLD003 | Select, set up and operate a temporary or overnight site | Campsite analysis, preparation and construction
|
SISOSNK001
| Snorkel
| Demonstrate snorkelling activities
|
SISOBWG001
| Bushwalk in tracked environments
| Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment
|
Pathways:
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation provides pathways into leading groups within the field of adventure and recreation and involves the use of a range of fundamental activity techniques during the course and can work in indoor and outdoor recreation environments, adventure learning centres or camps. This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
Teachers:
Terry Doneman
- Certificate 4 Training and Assessment Certification
- Certificate 4 Outdoor Recreation Certification
- Abseiling Instructor
- Bushwalking Instructor
- First Aid and Bronze Medallion Assessor & Instructor
- Snorkelling Instructor
- Climbing Guide
- Duke of Edinburgh Adventure Journey Supervisor and Award Leader
Wayne Mooney
- Certificate 4 Training and Assessment Certification
- Certificate 4 Outdoor Recreation Certification
- Abseiling Instructor
- Bushwalking Instructor
- First Aid and Bronze Medallion Assessor & Instructor
- Snorkelling Instructor
- Climbing Guide
- Canoe and Kayak Instructor
- Duke of Edinburgh Adventure Journey Supervisor and Award Leader