Frequently Asked Questions

People who:

• are aged 18 or over. (21+ preferred)
• love outdoor activities and outdoor living.
• have drive and commitment to grow personally.
• are dependable and work well in teams.
• have a strong desire to develop themselves, others and their community.
• believe passionately in the beauty of nature and importance of protecting it.
• are adventurous and fun-loving.
• are seeking careers in Outdoor Recreation.
• are updating and enhancing their existing qualifications, skills and experience to further their career in Outdoor Recreation.

Most students who complete our courses say that they are wiser and have a greater
appreciation of the outdoors. They feel more capable, more confident and much
clearer about relationships, the community and the natural environment. They have
an increased ability to communicate, to resolve conflicts and most importantly to lead
others.

They are also highly employable.
 

Many of our graduates have gone on to very rewarding careers in the Outdoor Recreation industry.

There are three general areas that graduates enter:

• Adventure Tourism
• Outdoor Education and Leadership (with established pathways to degree courses.)
• Specialised Instructors

If you wish to speak to some of our graduates please let us know.
 

This is a two year course but you have the option to exit after one year at CertificateIV level.

The course is delivered in strategic partnership with the Outdoor Education Group (OEG). Swinburne has a classroom, Swinburne Outdoors, located at OEG's National Base in Eildon, North East Victoria. The majority of theory sessions are conducted at our Healesville campus. Activity instruction takes place at appropriate local and rural sites.

Swinburne TAFE Component

**$877.00 Tuition Fee ($55.00 concession)

**$42.00 General Services Fee (GSF)

Materials Fee

$3200.00

Additional Costs

** $1300.00 (for textbooks, external accreditation and activity costs such as Instructor Handbooks, Trail Passes, Wilderness First Aid, Canoeing Assessments etc.)

** Please note these costs are based on those for 2006 courses and are subject to review and change. Students should expect some upward movement in external accreditation costs.
 

Yes. You need to get in touch, go to www.international.swinburne.edu.au to find out how to apply.

Yes. Graduates who successfully complete the first year only will be awarded a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.

It is recommended, but not essential, that students live in Eildon or the surrounding area. Students often live together and available houses can be found by contacting the local real estate agents, checking the OEG notice board or by contacting other students.