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Qualification Details

SIS50310 - Diploma of Outdoor Recreation

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SIS50310 Diploma of 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 planning, implementing and evaluating outdoor recreation programs and activities across a range of activity areas which include complex and non-routine situations. Work would be undertaken autonomously with responsibility for management, leadership of others and maintenance of resources. Work would be performed in and for field locations with varied contexts requiring contingency planning.

Job roles 

The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:

• facilitator
• operations manager
• outdoor guide (uncontrolled environment)
• outdoor instructor
• program manager

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into this qualification, it is advised that a current first aid certificate is held.

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

• 33 units must be completed:

• 18 core units

• 15 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 AS
• the remaining to make up the required 15 elective units from General electives, or any of the above groups; up to 5 of these elective units may be selected elsewhere in SIS10 or any current accredited course or other Training Package, and must be first packaged at AQF level 4 or 5.

In all cases selection of electives must relate to the core function or role of the candidate's current or intended work environment, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).

Core units

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities

SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity

SISOODR405A Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities

SISOODR506A Evaluate policy for an outdoor organisation

SISOOPS306A Interpret weather conditions in the field

SISOOPS407A Apply search and rescue skills

SISOOPS508A Manage natural resources

SISXCCS402A Coordinate client service activities

SISXEMR402A Coordinate emergency responses

SISXFAC404A Coordinate facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance

SISXIND404A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles

SISXIND406A Manage projects

SISXOHS503A Establish and maintain occupational health and safety systems

SISXRES402A Support implementation of environmental management practices

SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently

SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risk

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Electives units

Group A  - Abseiling  - Instruct  - Natural Surface  - Multi Pitch 

SISOABN202A Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system

SISOABN406A Apply multi pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces

SISOABN407A Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling on natural surfaces

SISOABN510A Instruct abseiling on multi pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigational skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues

Group B  - Bushwalking  - Guide  - Uncontrolled Environment 

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment

SISOBWG404A Apply river crossing skills

SISOBWG406A Apply bushwalking skills in uncontrolled landscapes

SISOBWG510A Guide bushwalks in an uncontrolled environment

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

Group C  - Bushwalking  - Specialist  - Alpine 

SISOBWG507A Apply advanced bushwalking skills in alpine areas

SISOOPS509A Interpret weather for mountain environments

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

Group D  - Bushwalking  - Specialist  - Arid 

SISOBWG508A Apply advanced bushwalking skills in arid areas

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

Group E  - Bushwalking  - Specialist  - Tropical 

SISOBWG509A Apply advanced bushwalking skills in tropical areas

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

Group F  - Canoeing  - Guide  - White Water Grade 3 

SISOCNE408A Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 3 water

SISOCNE410A Guide canoeing trips on Grade 3 water

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group G  - Canoeing  - Instruct  - White Water Grade 2 

SISOCNE304A Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 2 water

SISOCNE409A Instruct canoeing skills 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 H  - Canoeing  - Instruct  - White Water Grade 3 

SISOCNE408A Apply inland canoeing skills on Grade 3 water

SISOCNE511A Instruct canoeing skills on Grade 3 water

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group I  - Canyoning  - Instruct - Multi Pitch 

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISOCAY302A Apply vertical canyoning skills

SISOCAY405A Apply advanced vertical canyoning skills

SISOCAY406A Establish complex belays in canyons

SISOCAY508A Instruct canyoning skills

SISONAV302A Apply navigational skills in an intermediate environment

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues

Group J  - Caving  - Instruct  - Multi Pitch 

SISOCVE302A Apply single pitch abseiling skills in caves

SISOCVE305A Apply caving specific single rope techniques

SISOCVE409A Rig ladders in complex situations

SISOCVE410A Rig a complex pitch using caving specific techniques

SISOCVE411A Apply vertical caving skills

SISOCVE412A Rig multi pitches in complex vertical cave systems

SISOCVE413A Navigate in untrogged caves

SISOCVE522A Instruct vertical multi pitch caving skills

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues

Group K  - Caving  - Specialist  - Sink Hole Diving 

SISOCVE416A Apply cavern diving skills

SISOCVE518A Apply cave diving skills

SISOCVE519A Apply sinkhole diving skills

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

SISOSCB302A Complete night dives

Group L  - Caving  - Specialist  - Sump Diving 

SISOCVE416A Apply cavern diving skills

SISOCVE518A Apply cave diving skills

SISOCVE520A Apply sump diving skills

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

SISOSCB302A Complete night dives

Group M  - Caving  - Specialist Cave Diving 

SISOCVE416A Apply cavern diving skills

SISOCVE518A Apply cave diving skills

SISOCVE521A Apply advanced cave diving skills

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

SISOSCB302A Complete night dives

Group N - Challenge Ropes Course - Manage High Ropes 

SISOABL402A Facilitate adventure-based learning activities

SISOCRP302A Conduct a high ropes session

SISOCRP404A Supervise a high ropes session

SISOCRP506A Manage a high ropes course

Goup O - Challenge Ropes Course - Manage Low Ropes 

SISOABL402A Facilitate adventure-based learning activities

SISOCRP301A Conduct a low ropes session

SISOCRP403A Supervise a low ropes session

SISOCRP505A Manage a low ropes course

Group P  - Climbing  - Guide  - Natural Surface  - Multi Pitch  - Lead 

SISOCLN406A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN407A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN410A Guide lead climbing activities on multi pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues

Group Q  - Climbing  - Guide  - Natural Surface  - Single Pitch  - Lead 

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN405A Apply single pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN408A Guide lead climbing activities on single pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group R  - Climbing  - Instruct  - Artificial Surface  - Multi Pitch  - Lead 

SISOCLA407A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA408A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on artificial surfaces

SISOCLA510A Instruct lead climbing on multi pitch artificial surfaces

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group S  - Climbing  - Instruct  - Natural Surface  - Multi Pitch  - Lead 

SISOCLN406A Apply multi pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN407A Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN512A Instruct lead climbing on multi pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR402A Perform complex vertical rescues

Group T  - Climbing  - Instruct  - Natural Surface  - Single Pitch  - Lead 

SISOCLN303A Establish belays for climbing on natural surfaces

SISOCLN405A Apply single pitch lead climbing skills on natural surfaces

SISOCLN411A Instruct lead climbing on single pitch natural surfaces

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOVTR301A Perform vertical rescues

Group U  - Equine Management 

SISOEQO409A Train and condition horses

SISOEQO515A Manage stable maintenance

SISOEQO516A Manage the education of horses

Group V  - Kayaking  - Guide  - White Water Grade 3 

SISOKYK406A Demonstrate inland kayaking skills on Grade 3 water

SISOKYK409A Guide kayaking trips on Grade 3 water

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermendiate environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group W  - Kayaking  - Instruct  - White Water Grade 2 

SISOKYK303A Apply inland kayaking skills on Grade 2 water

SISOKYK408A Instruct kayaking skills 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  - Kayaking  - Instruct  - White Water Grade 3 

SISOKYK406A Demonstrate inland kayaking skills on Grade 3 water

SISOKYK510A Instruct kayaking skills on Grade 3 water

SISONAV302A Apply navigational skills in an intermediate environment

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group Y  - Mountain Biking  - Instruct 

SISOCYT202A Demonstrate basic cycling skills

SISOMBK201A Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills

SISOMBK302A Apply advanced off-road cycling skills

SISOMBK404A Instruct off-road cycling skills

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

Group Z  - Personal Water Craft  - Instruct  - Advanced Skills 

SISOPWC303A Ride personal water craft in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOPWC506A Instruct advanced personal water craft riding skills

Group AA  - Rafting  - Instruct 

SISORAF404A Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips

SISORAF505A Instruct rafting skills

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group AB  - Rafting  - Trip Leader  - Grade 3 Rapids 

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISORAF403A Guide a raft on Grade 4 rapids

SISORAF404A Coordinate and manage white water rafting trips

SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

Group AC  - SCUBA  - Instruct  - Specialties 

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

SISOSCB420A Instruct specialised SCUBA diving skills

Group AD  - Sea Kayaking  - Guide  - Moderate to Difficult Conditions 

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment

SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOKYS408A Guide sea kayaking trips in moderate to difficult conditions

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments

Group AE  - Sea Kayaking  - Instruct  - Moderate to Difficult Conditions 

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and equipment

SISOCNE202A Perform deep water rescues

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOKYS409A Instruct sea kayaking in moderate to difficult conditions

SISONAV302A Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment

SISOOPS303AInterpret weather for marine environments

Group AF  - Skiing  - Cross Country  - Instruct  - Advanced 

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOSKT406A Demonstrate advanced cross country skiing skills

SISOSKT411A Instruct cross country skiing

Group AG  - Skiing  - Cross Country  - Instruct  - Intermediate 

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOSKT409A Apply intermediate cross country skiing skills

SISOSKT411A Instruct cross country skiing

Group AH  - Skiing  - Ski Touring  - Guide  - Overnight 

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOSKT407A Overnight ski tour in difficult terrain using advanced ski touring skills

SISOSKT408A Apply snow craft skills for overnight touring

SISOSKT409A Apply intermediate cross country skiing skills

SISOSKT410A Guide overnight ski tours

Group AI  - Snowboarding  - Guide  - Overnight 

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOSKB404A Snowboard on advanced terrain

SISOSKB408A Guide overnight snowboarding activities

SISOSKT408A Apply snow craft skills for overnight touring

Group AJ  - Snowboarding  - Instruct  - Intermediate and Advanced 

SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments

SISOSKB404A Snowboard on advanced terrain

SISOSKB407A Instruct snowboarding

SISOSKB509A Snowboard off-piste

Group AK  - Trail Bike Riding  - Instruct  - Advanced Skills 

SISONAV302A Apply navigational skills in an intermediate environment

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

SISOTBR303A Apply advanced off-highway motorcycling skills

SISOTBR507A Instruct advanced off-highway motorcycling skills

Group AL  - White Water Rescue  - Instruct 

SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment

SISOWWR403A Perform complex white water rescues and recoveries

SISOWWR404A Instruct white water rescue

Group AM  - Business Management 

BSBHRM501B Manage human resources services

BSBMKG507A Interpret market trends and developments

FNSORG501A Develop and manage a budget

Group AN  - Community Development  - Planning and Implementation 

SISCCRD304A Work with key stakeholders

SISXCAI304A Plan and conduct sport and recreation programs

Group AO  - Disability 

CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCDIS507C Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements

CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities

Group AP  - Natural Resource Planning  - Sustainability 

SISXRES504A Conserve and re-establish natural systems

SISXRES505A Achieve sustainable land management

Group AQ  - Tourism  - Operation Management 

SITTPPD401 Package tourism products

SITTTSL202 Access and interpret product information

SITTTSL303 Sell tourism products and services

SITTTSL304 Prepare quotations

Group AR  - Tourism Planning 

SITTPPD601 Develop tourism products

SITTPPD602 Develop environmentally sustainable tourism operations

SITTPPD603 Develop culturally appropriate tourism operations

Group AS  - Youth  - Planning and Support 

CHCYTH501A Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs

CHCYTH608D Manage service response to young people in crisis

Group AT  - Youth  - Service Delivery 

CHCYTH407E Respond to critical situations

CHCYTH506B Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances

Group AU  - Volunteer Management 

BSBHRM501B Manage human resources services

SISCCRD302A Recruit and manage volunteers

SISSSDE503 Develop volunteer management policies

General electives 

SISOABL503A Design and facilitate adventure-based learning programs

SISOCRP505A Manage a low ropes course

SISOCRP506A Manage a high ropes course

SISODRV404A Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain

SISODRV405A Coordinate recovery of 4WD vehicles

SISODRV506A Instruct four wheel driving skills

SISOKYS302A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills

SISOKYS304A Demonstrate sea kayaking skills in moderate to difficult conditions

SISOKYS406A Plan and navigate a sea kayaking inshore passage

SISOKYS407A Instruct sea kayaking in easy to moderate conditions

SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote location

SISOSCB521A Demonstrate technical diving

SISXRES507A Design and maintain the built environment

TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B Assess competence

TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation

TAEDEL501A Facilitate e-learning

TAETAS501B Undertake organisational training needs analysis

Licencing Information

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

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

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 stakeholder groups, facility owners and staff to identify specific needs; analysing documentation on outdoor recreation facility and equipment acquisition and maintenance; liaising with program and other staff; preparing accurate records or reports on program outcomes; educating staff on efficient use of resources; completing staff rosters; negotiating acceptable solutions to facility owner or staff requests and complaints.

Teamwork

Providing leadership to a team of workers; monitoring staff performance and providing advice to improve performance; preparing staff rosters that accommodate individual and facility needs; promoting compliance with legal obligations; acknowledging accountability to management or facility owners; recognising factors that may cause interpersonal relationship problems and assisting appropriately to avoid or overcome the identified problems.

Problem-solving

Managing organisational, activity or facility risks; clarifying the extent of, and resolving problems through negotiating with staff or facility users in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner; planning, strategy and resource allocation to manage the facility and natural resources effectively; evaluating policies for outdoor organisations; research into resource minimisation and sustainability.

Initiative and enterprise

Responding to change and demonstrating leadership in change management; identifying clear priorities for action; actively engaging with facility and natural resource stakeholders to build relationships; identifying and implementing a range of facility or program enhancements to enhance facility sustainability; facilitating the sharing of work-place knowledge; seeking and acting on feedback from colleagues and clients to improve service delivery; monitoring activities and programs for emerging risks.

Planning and organising

Manage and monitor organisation records to enable efficient planning of outdoor recreation programs and facilities; managing multiple tasks and resources simultaneously to coordinate and roster staff work activities to meet deadlines; leading processes which contribute to the establishment of key directions for the organisation; coordinating emergency response; managing equipment supply and purchase; establishing and maintaining occupational health and safety systems.

Self-management

Understanding the facility and organisation and operating autonomously within limits of authority; critically reviewing own strengths and weaknesses; assessing feedback on own performance and determining strategies for improvement; building industry networks to regularly update knowledge and skills.

Learning

Identifying and accessing sources of research on outdoor recreation instruction and program design; contributing to a learning environment through openly sharing knowledge and experiences; identifying and accessing internal and external professional development opportunities; updating knowledge and skills to accommodate changes in the outdoor recreation industry.

Technology

Understanding and utilising the operating capability of computer systems and software for outdoor recreation program planning, facility and natural resource management; identifying new equipment and delivery strategies that improve safety and enhances delivery of outdoor recreation activities; using information technology to assist in communication and support management and planning functions.

Pathway Information

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.