Student Enrolment Form

You are enrolling in a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership - Alpine Guides July 2025

Course Start date: 01 Jul 2025

DESCRIPTION
This course is for people working in or wanting to work in the Ski Guiding/Touring/Outdoor Recreation Industry.

It is designed to give the participants opportunities to develop their skiing, navigation, snowshoe, camp craft and survival skills in steep and difficult terrain,

The Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership is designed to reflect the role of those who operate within a broad range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities for self and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

LENGTH OF COURSE
The course is delivered over a period of 10 weeks (which includes preparation and theory . 6 weeks and a 26-day practical block.

COURSE DATES
Preparation, planning & project 20 May . 30 June 2025 (online theory and planning project . no attendance required)

Practical Instructional sessions . 1 July . 26 July 2025
.Equipment & fitting
.Alpine Bushwalking
.Cross country Skiing
.Alpine Touring
.Field Repair
.Snow craft
.Avalanche search & rescue

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
You will learn the skills and have the knowledge for:
Guiding outdoor recreation activities in an uncontrolled environment
A guide operating in an uncontrolled environment has the skills, knowledge and experience that enable them to work independently within a variety of settings and contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
Instructing outdoor recreation skills
An instructor has the skills, knowledge, and experience to facilitate skill transfer or development for clients so that they may participate independently (or with minimal supervision) in outdoor activities.

This requires the instructor to be able to:
*transfer required technical skills and knowledge to participants
*apply a variety of appropriate instructional strategies
*critique participants technique
*assess participants skill and knowledge acquisition during and at the end of a program

Those with this qualification would manage expected and unexpected situations with considerable autonomy in all cases. Leadership, guidance, and supervision are involved when organising activities of self and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

ACCREDITATION
SIS40621 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership The qualification is taken from the SIS10 - Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package and is recognised nationwide.

ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
*Please Note - this is not an entry level course.
To be eligible to undertake the course, candidates must have already completed a Certificate III qualification or higher in Outdoor Recreation with any of the navigation units or demonstrate equivalent industry experience.
Examples of sufficient relevant skills and knowledge for entry into the qualification must include:
-Previous qualification at the AQF level below or
-Previous experience in the outdoor recreation industry and interest in outdoor pursuits
** All applicants are required to provide copies of previous qualifications and a current CV to us before your place on the course is confirmed.
Entry into this qualification will be based on our professional judgement in consultation with the individual.

Physical requirements
You will also be exposed to alpine and cold environments and be required to undertake a range of bushwalks and ski touring in difficult and advanced terrain.
You will be required to carry backpacks with equipment weighing up to 25kg. For most of the course, you will camp and sleep outdoors in tents in extremely cold environments. Participants should have the physical attributes to participate in adventurous physical activities.

Successful participants will need physical capacity and the skills to work in small groups, assume leadership and fellowship roles, and demonstrate physical robustness, emotional resilience, and teamwork in challenging learning environments.

Do I need previous ski experience?
No, we will provide ski training as part of this course.

PREVIOUS STUDIES RECOGNITION
As you are required to have previous Outdoor Recreation qualifications and or experience it is likely you will be eligible for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer in this course.
For example, if you have already completed a previous course in Outdoor Leadership and have completed the unit SISOPLN001: Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities.
You can provide us with a copy of your transcript and receive Credit Transfer for this unit.
Please contact the office on 02 47222471 or email info@5startraining.com.au to request recognition of prior learning.

Program Content
27 units must be completed: (12 core units & 15 elective units)
Core units
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
SISOFLD002*Minimise environmental impact
SISOPLN001Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN002Plan outdoor activity sessions
SISOPLN004*Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN005*Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
SISORSC001Conduct search and rescue
SISXCAI006Facilitate groups
SISXCCS003Address client needs
SISXEMR002Coordinate emergency responses
SISXFAC001Maintain equipment for activities

Elective Units
SISOBWG003*Bushwalk in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments
SISOBWG004**Cross rivers during bushwalks
SISOBWG006Lead bushwalks in difficult tracked environments
SISOBWG007*Lead bushwalks in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments
SISOFLD007Navigate in difficult tracked environments
SISOFLD008*Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments
SISOSKT001 Ski on easy cross country terrain
SISOSKT002*Ski on intermediate cross country terrain
SISOSKT003*Use snow craft skills for alpine touring
SISOSKT004Lead skiing activities on easy cross country terrain
SISOSKT005*Lead skiing activities on intermediate cross country terrain
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
SISOFLD003Select, set up and operate a temporary or overnight site
SISXEMR001Respond to emergency situations
PUASES016Apply snowcraft skills when performing search operations

** SISOBWG004Cross rivers during bushwalks
As part of your Cert IV course, you must complete a unit called "SISOBWG004 Cross rivers during bushwalks". This is part of the bushwalking and navigation section of the course.
You may have heard this being referred to as "Swiftwater awareness" it is a one-day course run at the Pinch in the Lower Snowy.
If you do not already have this unit, it is compulsory to attend this River Crossing course days to achieve your Cert IV qualification.

COURSE FEES
Currently there are NSW Fee Free places available and it.s our goal to have all students enroll with Smart and Skilled funding but please note that NSW Fee Free places are limited.
Who is eligible?

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:
.an entitlement to government-subsidized training up to and including Certificate III
.government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.
Under Skills NSW, you may be able to study a fee-free course if you are:
.15 years old or over
.no longer at school
.living or working in NSW
.an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen.

Smart and Skilled eligible students that enrol in a NSW Fee Free priority qualification are eligible for a NSW Fee Free place, subject to the availability of a NSW Fee Free place.
Please note that NSW Fee Free places are limited.

EQUIPMENT FEE $700 (this is not part of NSW Fee Free).
We will be providing you with the following equipment for the duration of the Cert IV Course:
.XC Ski rental gear: Fishscale/Omnitrack based telemark skis, 68mm minimum underfoot width with cable bindings, 75mm telemark boots and adjustable poles.
.Alpine Touring rental gear: Alpine Touring skis with tech bindings, climbing skjns, alpine touring boots and adjustable poles.
.Snowshoe: Snowshoes and adjustable poles
.On Snow: Over snow transport and lift tickets to Charlotte Pass

ADDITIONAL COSTS
.You will be required to arrange your own transport and entry into the National Park (All Parks 1 year Pass about $190)
.Camping/accommodation fees whilst in Jindabyne.
.All participants require a paid subscription to Gaia GPS (navigation app) approx. cost $60.
.Ski clothing and related camping equipment (see attached list)
.Food and snacks for duration of program
.Own or shared transport to and from training sites
.Chain hire for non-4wd vehicles

RECOMMENDED
That students have NSW Ambulance Insurance (about $70 per year private health insurers)

REFUNDS
Fee paying students are eligible for refunds in certain cases. For more details, refer to www.5startraining.com.au

WORKING WITH CHILDREN
Prior to work placement you may be required to provide a working with children check number. More information regarding this will be supplied at the information session.

EXIT POINTS
There are no early exit points for this course of study.

CAREER PATHWAYS
The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:
*alpine guide
*outdoor instructor.

SUPPORT SERVICES
We can provide assistance for you. If feel as though you may need help with your studies, please contact administration on 02 47222471 or info@5startraining prior to enrolling in the course.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Please refer to the pre-enrolment information for new students for detailed information. This can be found at www.5startraining.com.au

COURSE VENUES
There are various venues for this course which is predominantly based in the Kosciuszko National Park

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