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You are enrolling in a Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership - Roping Group 1

Course Start date: 07 Oct 2025

DESCRIPTION
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL COURSE - PLEASE READ THE DETAIL BELOW BEFORE ENROLING
This course is designed for people working or wanting to work in the Outdoor Industry, specialising in Abseiling, Top Rope Climbing & Canyoning.
This course allows participants to develop their decision making, canyoning, climbing and abseiling abilities.
The training is designed to reflect the role of those who operate cliff-based environments in defined contexts.
Leadership skills are developed to organising activities of self and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.
LENGTH OF COURSE
This course is delivered over 22 days of face-to-face delivery in the Blue Mountains.
As prior qualifications are required for this course it is anticipated that the core units will be achieved either by Credit Transfer or RPL If core units gap training is required to be completed, this will be conducted online via self-directed learning.
Program content:
9 core units & 13 elective units
Core units
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
PUAOPE013 - Operate communications systems and equipment
SISOFLD002 - Minimise environmental impact
SISOPLN001 - Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN004 - Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN005 - Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
SISXCCS001 - Provide quality service
SISXEMR001 - Respond to emergency situations
SISXFAC001 - Maintain equipment for activities
Elective skill units
SISOABS001Abseil using fundamental skills
SISOABS003 - Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces
SISOABS006 - Establish ropes for single-pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
SISOABS009 - Lead single-pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces
SISOFLD006 - Navigate in tracked environments
SISORSC002 - Perform vertical rescues
Climbing, Natural Surfaces, Top Rope
SISOCLM002 - Top rope climb single pitches, natural surfaces
SISOCLM006 - Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces
SISOCLM009 - Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, top rope climbing
Canyoning, Easy to Intermediate
SISOCAY001 - Traverse canyons
SISOCAY002 - Abseil in easy to intermediate canyons
SISOCAY004 - Establish ropes and belays for abseils in easy to intermediate canyons
SISOCAY006 - Lead canyoning activities, easy to intermediate canyons

++ note that progression to the Canyon skill electives is based on the professional judgement of our instructor team. The alternate pathway is to complete Artifiicial Abseil units.

To be eligible for this course you must meet either of the following prerequisites.
- Prior Outdoor Leadership qualifications
- Sufficient logged outdoor experience or life experience.

ACCREDITATION
SIS30619 - Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership The qualification is taken from the SIS10 - Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please Note - this is not an entry-level course. Candidates must hold a formal Certificate III qualification or higher in Outdoor Leadership or demonstrate equivalent industry experience to be eligible for the course.
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 Leadership 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.

Admission to this qualification will be determined based on our professional assessment in consultation with the individual. 5 Star Training reserves the right to permit enrolment in this course only if students meet the required standards.

Physical requirements
You will also be exposed to cold and wet environments and undertake a range of canyons and abseils in rugged and unfamiliar terrain. You must carry backpacks with equipment weighing up to 25kg. You must camp and sleep outdoors in tents on some course dates. Participants should have the physical attributes to participate in adventurous physical activities.
Successful participants will need physical capacity and personal skills to work in small groups.
Do I need previous roping experience?
Roping experience is not essential. However, industry knowledge, life experience or work experience is essential.
What if I do not meet the required standard during the training block?
Following the training block, the 5 Star Team will investigate the outcome, and a pathway for reassessment will be recommended and provided to the student.
PREVIOUS STUDIES RECOGNITION
As you must have previous Outdoor Leadership qualifications and or experience, you will likely 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
SISOPLN001Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
You can provide us with a copy of your transcript and receive a Credit Transfer for this unit.
5 Star Training & Consulting will consider any requests for prior learning recognition. Please get in touch with the office at 02 47222471, email info@5startraining.com.au, or speak with your instructor for more information.

COURSE FEES:
The Smart and Skilled Calculator will determine the fee.
This course may be offered under NSW fee free.
Fee-free training is available to
.NSW Veterans and their recognised partners or spouses
.Students with disability
.Aboriginal or Torres straight islanders
Check your eligibility for NSW Smart & Skilled fee free or subsidized training.
Are you
.15 years old or over?
.no longer at school?
.living or working in NSW?
.an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
If you are required to pay a fee you will be provided with an invoice and payment plan options after a commitment ID has been created through Smart and Skilled.
Approximate Fees are:
Non Centrelink benefits:$1700.00 (with CT and RPL applied)
Centrelink benefits: $250.00

REFUNDS
Fee-paying students are eligible for refunds in certain cases. For more details, refer to www.5startraining.com.au
COURSE VENUES
This course has various venues, predominantly based in the Blue Mountains

Equipment:
5 Star Training & Consulting has equipment that can be used for the duration of the course; however If there if you are looking to purchase your own equipment, the list can be found below:

-Climbing/Abseiling Harness
-Climbing Helmet
-5 Alloy Locking Carabiners
-1 short and 1 long Prussick
-ATC or similar
-Figure of 8
-Personal Anchor System
-Pully

Additionally, It is recommended the following outdoor clothing and equipment:
.A large comfortable backpack (over 55L)
.sturdy outdoor shoes
.Season appropriate outdoor clothing
.Sunscreen
.Water bottles that have up to 2L of carrying capacity
.Headlamp
.Sunglasses
.Whistle
.Multi tool or pocketknife
.Personal first aid kit includes blister tape and any personal medication required

HOW TO ENROL
Complete the enrolment form online below

For any questions about enrolment, please contact the office on 02 47222471 or email info@5startraining.com.au for more information.

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

RESOURCES
Students are issued with course learning materials, workbooks and handouts relevant to each unit.

CAREER PATHWAYS
The following are indicative job roles for this qualification:
-Canyon guide
-TR climbing guide
-Abseil Guide


SUPPORT SERVICES
We can assist you. If feel as though you may need help with your studies please get in touch with the administration on 02 47222471 or info@5startraining before enrolling in the course.

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