Central TAFE has partnered with Outdoors WA, the peak industry body for outdoor adventure activities, to offer students a new and unique qualification in 2009.
The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation is the only one of its kind presented by a College in Western Australia.
The qualification provides a formal opportunity for people who are passionate about ‘the great outdoors’ to translate that passion into work and a career.
It runs over one year full-time and graduates obtain a nationally recognised qualification in outdoor recreation.
Dr Derek Juan Swarts, Learning Portfolio Manager of Sport, Education and Disability Programs at Central TAFE, says the quality course has a strong emphasis on vocational placements for students to gain industry experience in a wide range of outdoor environments.
“Students will undertake outdoor activities such as canoeing, bushwalking, rock climbing, abseiling, a high ropes course and mountain biking. In doing so, they will have contact with the experts in the business and acquire the practical skills and knowledge to work as guides, leaders or instructors in various sectors of the outdoor industry,” he said.
The course will be delivered by experienced staff at Outdoors WA, while Central TAFE will provide the formal certification.
For more information about the course contact Outdoors WA on 9248 6677 or visit their website: www.outdoorswa.org Or, contact Dr Derek Juan Swarts at Central TAFE on 9202 4922.