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Qualification Details

SIS30410 - Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SIS30410 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to be competent in guiding outdoor recreation activities in a controlled environment. It requires technical knowledge of the outdoor recreation activity to be transferred to allow individuals to safely participate in the outdoor activity. It does not provide the skills and knowledge to impart the required level of technical knowledge and expertise to allow participants to independently undertake outdoor recreation activities.

A guide operating in a controlled environment has the skills, knowledge and experience to work autonomously within a closely defined range of skilled operations involving known routines, methods and procedures, where a small amount of discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. This person may work independently only within clearly defined contexts where there are clearly defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant documented guidelines, key safety features and risk management procedures for the specific activity location, they are familiar with those SOPs, and where assistance is available should a non-routine situation arise.

Work can be undertaken either autonomously or as part of a team under supervision. This supervision can be on or off site and would provide support to deal appropriately with unplanned or unexpected events. Work would be undertaken in field locations with clearly defined site specific situations such as camps, recreation centres or facilities or fields on various public lands. Work may be undertaken in differing environments such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains, using a diverse range of equipment.

Job roles 

The following is indicative job role for this qualification:

• outdoor guide (controlled environment)

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification by persons without prior outdoor recreation industry experience or formal qualifications is not recommended. 

Examples of sufficient relevant skills and knowledge for entry into the qualification may include:

• Previous qualification at the AQF level below
• Previous experience in the outdoor recreation industry and interest in outdoor pursuits
• Entry into this qualification and progression between qualification levels will be based on the professional judgement of the RTO, in consultation with the individual.

Packaging Rules

• 24 units must be completed:

• 12 core units

• 12 elective units, consisting of:

• all the units in any two of Groups A to AJ, or
• all the units in any one of Groups A to AJ, and all the units in any one of Groups AK to AT
• the remaining to make up the required 12 elective units from General electives, or any of the above groups; up to 4 of these remaining units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10, or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 2, 3 or 4.

In all cases, selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).

Core  units

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

HLTFA301C Apply first aid

SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities

SISOODR303A Guide outdoor recreation sessions

SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact

SISOOPS306A Interpret weather conditions in the field

SISXCAI306A Facilitate groups

SISXCCS201A Provide customer service

SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Electives units

Group A  - Abseiling  - Guide  - Single Pitch  - Artificial Surfaces 

SISOABA302A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on artificial surfaces

SISOABA303A Establish ropes for abseiling on artificial surfaces

SISOABA304A Guide abseiling on single pitch artificial surfaces

SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group B  - Abseiling  - Guide  - Single Pitch  - Natural Surfaces 

SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system

SISOABN303A Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces

SISOABN304A Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces

SISOABN305A Guide abseiling on single pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group C  - Bushwalking  - Guide  - Controlled Environment 

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment

SISOBWG201A Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment

SISOBWG303A Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Group D  - Canoeing  - Guide  - Flat Water 

SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues

SISOCNE303A Apply canoeing skills

SISOCNE305A Guide canoeing trips on flat and undemanding water

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Group E  - Canoeing  - Guide  - White Water Grade 2 

SISOCNE304A Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water

SISOCNE307A Guide canoeing trips on Grade 2 water

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR302A Demonstrate white water rescues and recoveries

Group F  - Canyoning  - Guide  - Single Pitch 

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISOCAY302A Apply vertical canyoning skills

SISOCAY303A Establish belays in canyons

SISOCAY304A Guide single pitch canyoning trips

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group G  - Caving  - Guide - Single Pitch 

SISOCVE201A Demonstrate caving skills

SISOCVE302A Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves

SISOCVE303A Rig a ladder pitch

SISOCVE304A Apply laddering skills

SISOCVE305A Apply caving specific single rope techniques

SISOCVE306A Rig ropes and establish belays in caves

SISOCVE307A Guide vertical single pitch caving trips

SISOCVE308A Guide horizontal caving trips

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group H  - Challenge Ropes Course - Conduct High Ropes 

SISOABL301A Assist in the facilitation of adventure-based learning activities

SISOCRP302A Conduct a high ropes session

Group I - Challenge Ropes Course - Conduct Low Ropes 

SISOABL301A Assist in the facilitation of adventure-based learning activities

SISOCRP301A Conduct a low ropes session

Group J  - Climbing  - Guide  - Artificial Surfaces  - Top Rope 

SISOCLA302A Apply top rope climbing skills on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA303A Establish belays for climbing on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA304A Guide top rope climbing activities on artificial surfaces

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group K  - Climbing  - Guide  - Natural Surfaces  - Top Rope 

SISOCLN302A Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN304A Guide top rope climbing activities on natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group L  - Cycle Touring  - Guide  - On-road 

SISOCYT201A Select, set up and maintain a bike

SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills

SISOCYT303A Apply on-road cycling skills

SISOCYT304A Guide on-road cycle tours

TLIH3002A Plan and navigate routes

Group M  - Fishing  - Guide 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH202A Select, catch and use bait

SISOFSH203A Select, rig and use terminal tackle

SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

SISOFSH205A Construct and work simple fishing lures

SISOFSH206A Locate and attract fish

SISOFSH307A Guide fishing trips

SISOFSH308A Instruct fishing skills

Group N  - Fishing Equipment 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

SISOFSH205A Construct and work simple fishing lures

SISOFSH310A Tie simple fishing flies

SISOFSH314A Construct and repair fishing rods

Group O  - Fishing Guide  - Beach 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH313A Catch crabs, prawns and squid

SISOFSH315A Demonstrate beach fishing skills

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments

Group P  - Fishing Guide  - Estuary 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH312A Demonstrate estuary fishing skills

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments

Group Q  - Fishing Guide  - Fly 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH309A Apply fly fishing skills

SISOFSH310A Tie simple fishing flies

Group R  - Fishing Guide  - Freshwater 

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH311A Demonstrate freshwater fishing skills

Group S  - Four Wheel Driving  - Guide 

SISODRV302A Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle

SISODRV303A Guide 4WD tours

TLIB2003A Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance

TLIB2004A Carry out vehicle inspection

TLIH3002A Plan and navigate routes

Group T  - Horse Riding  - Arena 

AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs

AHCLSK320A Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

SISOEQO303A Conduct horse riding sessions in an arena

SISOEQO304A Apply first aid for horses

SISSEQS303A Teach the fundamental skills of riding

Group U  - Horse Riding  - Guide Day Rides 

AHCLSK309A Implement animal health control programs

AHCLSK320A Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

SISOEQO202A Demonstrate basic horse riding skills

SISOEQO304A Apply first aid for horses

SISOEQO305A Ride horses in tracked areas

SISOEQO306A Guide day horse trail rides in tracked areas

Group V  - Kayaking  - Guide  - Flat Water 

SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues

SISOKYK302A Apply kayaking skills

SISOKYK304A Guide kayaking trips on flat and undemanding water

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Group W  - Kayaking  - Guide  - White Water Grade 2 

SISOKYK303A Apply inland kayaking skills on Grade 2 water

SISOKYK305A Guide kayaking trips on Grade 2 water

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR302A Demonstrate white water rescues and recoveries

Group X  - Mountain Biking  - Guide 

SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills

SISOMBK201A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills

SISOMBK302A Apply advanced off-road cycling skills

SISOMBK303A Guide off-road cycle tours

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

Group Y  - Personal Water Craft  - Guide 

SISOPWC303A Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOPWC304A Guide tours using personal water craft

Group Z  - Rafting Guide  - Moving Water 

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISORAF301A Guide a raft on moving water

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

Group AA  - SCUBA  - Advanced 

SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SISOSCB302A Complete night dives

SISOSCB303A Complete deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres

SISOSCB304A Navigate prescribed routes underwater

Group AB  - SCUBA  - Dive Guide 

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SISOSCB306A Perform diver rescues

SISOSCB308A Guide a SCUBA dive

SISOSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities

SISOSNK302A Guide snorkelling

Group AC  - SCUBA  - Master Diver 

SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SISOSCB302A Complete night dives

SISOSCB303A Complete deep dives to between 18 and 40 metres

SISOSCB304A Navigate prescribed routes underwater

SISOSCB305A Complete underwater search and recovery dives

SISOSCB306A Perform diver rescues

Group AD  - SCUBA  - Open Water 

SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SISOSCB306A Perform diver rescues

SISOSCB313A Complete computer aided dives

Group AE  - Skiing  - Ski Touring  - Guide  - Day 

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOSKT303A Day ski tour away from a patrolled area

SISOSKT304A Guide day ski tours

SISOSKT305A Apply snow craft skills for day touring

Group AF  - Snorkelling  - Guide 

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISOSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities

SISOSNK302A Guide snorkelling

Group AG  - Snowboarding  - Guide  - Day 

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOSKB302A Snowboard on intermediate terrain

SISOSKB303A Guide day snowboarding activities

SISOSKT305A Apply snow craft skills for day touring

Group AH  - Surfing  - Guide  - Basic 

SISOSRF202A Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

SISOSRF303A Perform intermediate level surfing manoeuvres

SISOSRF304A Perform simple rescues in moderate surf conditions

SISOSRF305A Guide surfing sessions

Group AI  - Trail Bike Riding  - Guide  - Advanced 

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOTBR201A Select, set up and maintain an off-highway motorcycle

SISOTBR303A Apply advanced off-highway motorcycling skills

SISOTBR304A Guide off-highway motorcycle tours

Group AJ  - Yachting  - Windsurfing 

SISOYSA302A Apply enhanced windsurfing skills in moderate conditions

SISOYSA303A Use a sailboard in stronger winds

Group AK  - Boating 

MEM50008B Carry out trip preparation and planning

MEM50009B Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

MEM50010B Respond to boating emergencies and incidents

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments

Group AL  - Community Development 

SISCCRD301A Facilitate community development through recreational activities

SISCCRD302A Recruit and manage volunteers

Group AM  - Disability 

CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS400C Provide care and support

SISCCRO303A Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons

Group AN  - Interpretation  - Cultural 

SITTGDE101 Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE307 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape

SITTGDE401 Coordinate and operate a tour

Group AO  - Interpretation  - Cultural and Heritage Environments 

SISOINT302A Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE309 Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments

SITTGDE401 Coordinate and operate a tour

Group AP  - Interpretation  - Flora, Fauna and Landscape 

SISOINT302A Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE307 Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape

SITTGDE401 Coordinate and operate a tour

Group AQ  - Interpretation  - Marine Environments 

SISOINT302A Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE308 Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments

SITTGDE401 Coordinate and operate a tour

Group AR  - Natural Resource Planning 

AHCNAR301A Maintain natural areas

AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspections

Group AS  - Tour Guiding 

SITTGDE301 Work as a guide

SITTGDE303 Lead tour groups

SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities

SITTGDE305 Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides

Group AT  - Youth  - Orientation 

CHCYTH301E Work effectively with young people

CHCYTH402C Work effectively with young people in the youth work context

General electives 

SISOARC301A Conduct an archery session

SISOBWG302A Apply intermediate bushwalking skills

SISOCAY201A Demonstrate horizontal canyoning skills

SISOCLA305A Apply route setting skills

SISOCLN405A Apply single pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCNE306A Instruct canoeing skills on flat and undemanding water

SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills

SISOINT201A Conduct interpretation within an outdoor activity

SISOINT302A Develop specialist resources for interpretive activities

SISOKYS302A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

SISOKYS303A Guide sea kayaking trips in easy to moderate conditions

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS304A Plan for minimal environmental impact

SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote location

SISOPWC202A Demonstrate simple personal water craft skills in controlled conditions

SISOSCB307A Inspect and fill SCUBA cylinders

SISOSCB309A Complete dives off boats

SISOSCB310A Complete an underwater video

SISOSCB311A Take still photographs underwater

SISOSCB312A Complete dry suit dives

SISOSCB314A Complete wreck dives

SISOSCB315A Complete drift dives on SCUBA

SISOSCB316A Dive at altitude greater than 300 metres

SISOSCB317A Complete a dive using Enriched Air Nitrox

SISOSCB318A Dive in open water using surface supplied air

SISOSRF202A Demonstrate basic surfing manoeuvres in controlled conditions

SISOTBR201A Select, set up and maintain an off-highway motorcycle

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

SISOYSB302A Sail a small boat in light to moderate conditions

SISSCNO305A Perform the advanced skills and tactics of canoeing

SITTGDE302 Provide arrival and departure assistance

SITXCOM401 Manage conflict

SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Licencing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.

Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the outdoor recreation industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

Communicating with clients and colleagues to determine and interpret their specific requirements; understanding verbal and written information on guiding outdoor recreation activities; providing clear verbal instructions to clients when guiding; effectively using body language and demonstration to reinforce technique instruction; empathising and negotiating acceptable solutions to client requests and complaints to ensure a positive recreation experience.

Teamwork

Working as a skilled team member, facilitating a group to meet client expectations and dealing appropriately with conflict; receiving instructions and understanding own role in guiding outdoor recreation activities; supporting other staff to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences for clients.

Problem-solving

Identifying hazards and risks that may arise during outdoor recreation activities; mitigating problems by making variations to the activity that are within scope of responsibility; interpreting weather in the field; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with clients in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; taking responsibility for seeking assistance from colleagues to resolve issues and to manage contingencies;.

Initiative and enterprise

Adjusting work procedures to differences in equipment and facilities and changes in work environment (e.g. tides, weather and water conditions); taking correct action and following established procedures on discovery of an actual or potential emergency or safety hazard; accommodating client differences when guiding outdoor recreation activities.

Planning and organising

Collecting, analysing and recording information to allow for the efficient planning of outdoor recreation activities; setting work priorities and scheduling programs to avoid conflicts and avoid duplication of resources; following organisation policies and procedures to plan and deliver outdoor recreation activity programs in an efficient manner and minimise environmental impact.

Self-management

Understanding the boundaries of own role and correctly determining when assistance from colleagues is required; time management to complete tasks in accordance with agreed deadlines; seeking and acting on feedback from supervisors, colleagues and clients to improve own work performance.

Learning

Knowing the structure of networks and sources of information within the outdoor recreation industry; keeping well informed of updates and changes to organisational policies, procedures and regulations; seeking information on new and innovative outdoor recreation activity programs; accessing professional development opportunities to strengthen own skill base and contributing to a learning environment through openly sharing knowledge and experiences.

Technology

Understanding the operating capability of computer systems, software and equipment that assists in the planning and delivery of outdoor recreation activities; safely using and maintaining outdoor recreation equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and organisation policies and procedures.

Pathway Information

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.