Bushwalking Leadership South Australia (BLSA) have trained walk leaders in South Australia since 1973.  The Leadership certificates have been developed over time by highly experienced people.  As a result they are a requirement of the South Australian Education Department for leaders and teacher when conducting day and multi day bushwalking expeditions with students.  The course is also also matched to the training package for walking and is compliant with the South Australian and Australian Adventure Activity Standards.  We are proud of our graduates great safety record and who are sort after by all outdoor industries.

Bushwalking Leadership Assistant Course (BLAC) 

Course 1

3 Day Workshop: Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th April – Mount Crawford Forest

3 Day Walk: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Course 2

3 Day Workshop: Monday 7th – Wednesday 9th July – Mount Crawford Forest

3 Day Walk: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Bushwalking Leadership Certificate (BLC) – 3 Day Skills Assessment

Course 1

3 Day Skills Assessment: Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th May – Caroona Creek, North of Burra

Course 2

3 Day Skills Assessment: Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August – Caroona Creek, North of Burra

Advanced Bushwalking Leadership Course (ABLC)

Friday 27th September – Thursday 3rd October

Day Walk Assistant Leader Course

Course 1

Training Day – Saturday 11th May
Workshop – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May

Course 2

Training Day – Tuesday 20th August
Workshop – Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August

Registration for 3-day Skills and group Management assessment for completion of Level 2 Bushwalk Leader

Dates

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2025

Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August 2025

This is an updated 3-day final assessment for Level 2 Bushwalk Leader Certification replacing the 2-day skills weekend and 2-day group management assessment.

Cost

$560 ($360 if skills weekend previously completed).

BLSA Assessment prerequisite

Prior to the commencement of the technical skills and group management assessment, the following needs to be submitted to: Gordon Begg at gbegg@westminster.sa.edu.au or 0428 974 759.

 

1.      Walk Planning project completed, scanned and submitted, or signed off.

2.      Evidence of current First Aid scanned and submitted.

3.      Theory Exam completed.

4.      Skills and Group Management Assessment 3-day bushwalk completed.

5.      A completed Logbook or summary page scanned and submitted.

6.      Skills and Group Management Assessment 3-day fee of $560 paid.