1. VTAC INFORMATION SESSION Outdoor Leadership 2013

2. Welcome 3. Chisholm Structure 2013Human, Health and BusinessServices Wellness and Personal Services Outdoor Leadership Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Diploma of Outdoor Recreation 4. Student Services Library Sport and Recreation Employment Advice Counselling 5. Selection Process1. Apply through VTAC4. Interviewswww.vtac.edu.au Session 1 attendees: October Session 2 attendees: November 5. Notification2. Attend an Information SessionSession 1: 21/8/2012Applicants will receive a letter indicatingSession 2: 25/10/2012the status of their application3. Submit the Application FormSession 1 attendees: by 7/9/2012Session 2 attendees: by 9/11/2012 6. VTAC DATES Sept 28th Timely Applications Close ($26 or $40) Nov 23rdEarly Round Offers Nov 30thEarly Round Enrolment (tbc) Nov 9th Late Applications Close ($89) Dec 7th Very Late Applications Close ($114) Jan 17thRound 1 Offers Jan 22ndRound 1 Enrolment (tbc) Feb 6th Round 2 Offers Feb 7th Round 2 Enrolment (tbc) Feb 11thCourse Commencement 7. First YearStudents develop skills in: Group Management Facilitation Instruction Risk Analysis First Aid Customer Service OH&S Youthwork 8. First Year Practical SkillsGuide and Instruct Qualifications Flat Water Canoe Guide Bushwalking Guide: Controlled areas Archery Instructor Low Ropes InstructorBasic Skills Sea Kayaking Sailing Mountain Biking Surfing SnorkellingFurther Skills Bushwalking: Intermediate areas Adventure Based Learning Camp Instruction (at Munjara) Level 2 First AidSemester 2 Electives Sea Kayaking Guide: Easy to Moderate Conditions Snowboarding Mental Health First Aid 9. Year 8 CampPartnership with local schoolFirst opportunity for students to group lead and instruct,in a supported environmentDelivered at Munjara Outdoor Centre on Lake Glenmaggie 10. Second YearStudents develop skills in: Camp/Expedition Planning and Management Wilderness First Aid Risk Management Search and Rescue 11. Second YearThe focus is on Management ProjectsEach student:- Recruits staff (1st & 2nd year students)- Plans and conducts a camp or expedition for a real client group. 12. Management ProjectsSecond Year Students Campsite Catering Risk Management Mountain Biking (Guide & Maintenance) Youth Work (prac placement) First Year Students(as staff members on management projects) Conduct a Project Instruction Assessment of ABL, Archery and Canoeing Youth Work (mentoring) 13. Management Projects 2012 Mentors (4) Youth Work Snowboarding MacKillop Family Services(NZ Expedition) Xpress (2) Nav Ex Surf CampMunjara Camps (2) Construct Camps (2) Sale College Year 8s 14. Second Year Practical SkillsSpecialisationsElectives(must complete at least 2 of)Sailing Instructor Snowboarding InstructorMountain Biking Instructor KayakingYouth WorkSea Kayaking GuideBushwalking Specialist: AlpineBushwalking Specialist: Arid 15. Second Year Expedition 2 weeks + Currently Far North Queensland Student planned Student conducted Incorporates marine weather, trip planning and nautical navigationMajor activity areas for 2012 includes: Raft Guiding (Tully River) Seakayaking (Whitsundays) Yachting (Whitsundays) Bushwalking (Hinchinbrook Island) 16. Part Time Certificate IIICombines: Night classes On line delivery Practical Activity Training (weekends and three week program):- Bushwalking Guide (controlled areas)- Low Ropes Instructor- Flat Water Canoeing GuideMake sure you have indicated your interest on the CourseApplication Form 17. Adventure TherapyYouth Work ElectivesYouthwork Practical PlacementPartnerships such as: MacKillop Family Services Peninsula Youth and Family Services Xpress programPathway to Diploma of Youth Work 18. Practical PlacementAn integral part of the program where the student can put into practice what theyhave learnt in the course. An opportunity to experience a range of outdoor employment environments- various philosophies- differing practices- various client groups- a range of aims and outcomes 19. Organising Practical PlacementCertificate IIIDiploma Minimum 15 days required Days required depends upon to include Bushwalking, Canoeing and Low specialisations and electives chosenRopesCertificate IV Minimum 15 days required To include placement relevant to activity speacialisations 20. Risk Management Course Commenced in 2000 Approx. 40 Trips in 2012 Around 400 Outdoor Trips over the 12 yrs No catastrophic incidents 21. Risk In Adventure ActivitiesThe term Risk means: The exposure to the possibility of some loss, including physical oremotional trauma It is unavoidable and important in adventure activities 22. Training Risks Training to become an Instructor involves developingpractical skills in activities that have inherent risks and inenvironments involving hazards. During the course inclement weather will also provideopportunity for students to develop the skills &knowledge to cope with such conditions so that they cancare for themselves and their future clients. 23. Management of RiskWe manage and minimise risk by: Employing Qualified and Experienced Staff Engaging in thorough Trip Planning Regular Maintaining Vehicles & Equipment Extensive Staff Operations Procedures &Training Appropriate Sequencing of SkillDevelopment & Student Responsibility 24. Assessment Tests TestsTests - Verbal- Written - PracticalWork AssignmentsScenarios Placements Practical Checklists byReportsDemonstrationsSupervisor 25. Personal Attributes A high level of physical fitness The ability to withstand constant physicaland psychological demands An irrepressible sense of humour A high level of maturity Limitless commitment & flexibility A distaste for being indoors 26. Personal Attributes A natural tendency to want to teach,guide and lead groups throughchallenging activities, often in remoteareas Organised, excellent time-managementskills, able to think on your feet and actappropriately in demanding situations Patience, compassion, commitmentand untiring attention to detail. 27. Course ChallengesTime Management- Juggling trips, employment, trips, assignments, trips, lectures, fitness training, friends, family and more tripsLectures Theory & PracticalWritten Work (Deadlines)Changes in TimetableRecreational CommitmentFinancial- expensive course- personal gear requirements- employment to fit in with course 28. Course Costs Following recent changes to StateGovernment funding to TAFEs, Chisholm arein the process of finalising the FundingStructure for 2013 courses. 29. Course CostsConsider:1. Government Funding EligibilityEligibility: Under 20 years as of 1/1/2013 or Do not have an existing completed qualification at Certificate III or higher2. Health Care Card Holder Concession3. VET Fee Help for Diploma level subjectsAverage cost for 2012 was approximately $5000 per year 30. Recognition of Prior LearningAcknowledges learning gained fromtraining provided at work, throughoutcourses or through life skills in general.Credits are given to relevant modules. Submit RPL application after enrolment. Process will commence within 14 days. 31. And you are probably wondering...What are my job prospects? Freelancing or Contract Schools Commercial Companies Base Camps or Expeditions Adventure Therapy Corporate Training Tourism & Resorts 32. And you are probably wondering...Why do a course with Chisholm? Students treated as individuals Students have choice of electives Students are involved with the design of their course 33. And you are probably wondering... Why do a course withChisholm? Practical skills are taught by specialists inthat activity Training is designed to allow students towork in all facets of the industry Transport is provided to all trips (unlessotherwise arranged) 34. Why do a course with Chisholm? Graduates are multi skilled Chisholm offers the course with the most comprehensive range of practical skill areas Chisholm Outdoor Recreation has strong industry links, including:World ExpeditionsWorld ChallengeEdmund Park (Queensland) Kormilda College (Northern Territory)Camp Somerset (NSW) Brighton Grammar School Marcellin CollegeYarra Valley Grammar School Mentone Grammar School Melbourne Grammar SchoolMt Eliza Secondary CollegeSale College ROAM Adventures Bindaree Outdoors First Track AdventuresEast Coast KayakingMornington Yacht Club YMCA (Camp Manyung, Coastal Discovery Centre etc) Merricks Camp (United Church Camping)BayPlay 100% of Graduates who seek employment are successful 35. Contact DetailsGary YoustonOutdoor Recreation Teacher gary.youston@chisholm.edu.auOffice Phone: 9238 8403