Chisholm Outdoor Leadership Specialisation – Bushwalking (Difficult / Trackless areas)

Learn to manage and lead groups confidently and safely in remote bushwalking locations

Bushwalking in difficult or trackless areas is described in the Outdoor Recreation Training Package as:

“where there are limited modifications to the natural surfaces so that track alignment is indistinct in places, there is minimal clearance along the track, signage is minimal and only for management purposes, there are terrain and manmade hazards and the possibility for changes in weather and visibility exists”

This module covers personal bushwalking skills in remote locations, leadership and guiding skills, navigation, group management and decision making. Students must be largely self responsible whilst developing the skills to consider the potential needs of the rest of the group.

Students will experience a 5 day navigation focused program in the Grampians and a 4 day snow walk in the Australian Alps.

Bushwalking Skills Module: Field dates 2011 (13 days)

• Theory Classes. 2 days. Dates TBC
• June13, 14,15,16,17. Grampians
• July 25,26,27,28. Snow Walk
• October 17, 18. Assessment trip. Venue TBC

Bushwalking (Difficult / Trackless areas) Skills Module: Units of Competency

SROBWG003A
Demonstrate bushwalking skills in unmodified landscapes.
SRONAV003B
Navigate in remote or trackless areas in extreme environmental conditions.

Pre requisites: Completion of the COLS Foundation Module and COLS Bushwalking (easy tracked /untracked) module or equivalent.

Assessment. A combination of written work and practical demonstrations in the field. Attendance on all field trips is required.

Bushwalking (Difficult/Trackless) Skills Module Fees
*Funded - Approximately $600. To be confirmed.
Non funded - $ Price on application.

*Fee Structure
Funded positions are available to enrolling students who have not previously completed a Diploma or Degree in any subject area. Non funded course prices are available upon request

Recognition of Prior Learning.

If you hold a Statement of Attainment with the required Units of Competency with a completion date no longer than 12 months prior to the COLS enrolment date a credit transfer will apply at no cost.

If the completion date is 12 months or more or if you do not hold any Statement of Attainment relevant to your specialist activity but have relevant skills or Industry experience you will be required to:

• Attend the assessment day for your chosen activity
• Attend a RPL meeting with Chisholm staff
• Sit a written test.
• Submit a personal log
• Submit any supporting documentation
• Submit third party testimony from employers, clubs etc
• Pay the RPL fee

To become a Bushwalking Guide (difficult/trackless areas) you must……

• Complete all 3 pre requisite modules: Foundation, Bushwalking Skills (difficult / trackless) and Leadership
• Enrol in the Guide Module
• Complete your COLS Practical Placement Work Book.
• Complete a Level 2 First Aid Course
• Complete all personal Log Book Requirements.

We have a limited number of places in each course and applicants will be accepted on the basis of suitability and date of application... Apply Now!!

Where? Victoria, Australia

Venue : Chisholm Institute

Cost : Available on application

Start Date : 01.07.2011

End Date : 01.12.2011

Applications Due Date : 01.07.2011

Contact...

Rob Smith
Chisholm Institute

Office:(03) 92388403
Mobile: 0429330599

Email : robert.smith@chisholm.edu.au
Website : http://www.adventurepro.com.au/chisholm/cols.htm