Outdoor Recreation – Certificate II
This traineeship prepares trainees to work as an assistant to a leader providing outdoor activities in the outdoor recreation industry. You will learn to use a diverse range of equipment and to work as part of a team in field locations such as camps, indoor recreation centres or facilities and in differing environments such as water, dry land and mountainous terrains.
| HSC credit | ATAR pathway |
|---|---|
| 3 | No |
Outdoor recreation qualifications cover activities including abseiling, archery, bushwalking, canoeing, caving, cycling, equestrian, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, scuba, skiing, surfing, trail bike riding and yachting.
As a Certificate II level trainee you will learn to perform core activities in outdoor recreation environments and to assist with the conduct of a range of outdoor activities and additionally, learn to use a wide variety of equipment in work locations such as such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains.
Outcome on completion of your HSC
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation SIS20419 in SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
A career path into the Sport and Recreation industry.
Pathway towards SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership.
Course delivery
Both on the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to-face, flexibly or mixed mode.
The SBT term is calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year.
Commitment required
Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment and training.
Undertake a Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation as part of your HSC.
The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.
How will you be assessed?
Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.
| Course | ATAR eligibility | HSC unit credit |
|---|---|---|
Outdoor Recreation |
No |
Maximum of 3 units over two years towards your HSC for the formal training component (VET course). |
Industry-based Learning course (optional) |
No |
This optional course recognises the significant work component involved in the school based apprenticeship. The course offers an additional 4 units credit towards your HSC. This HSC VET course does not contribute towards the calculation of the ATAR. |