WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:
Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.
In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $3000
Who This Is For:
In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.
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How To Achieve This Qualification:
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this an easy process for you.
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Units of Competency:
You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units: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 |
SISOOPS303A | Interpret 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 |
Awarded By
RTO
Asset Training Australia (Code 31718)
Additional information
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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
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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.
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
