Bushwalking Leadership Assistant Course

Course code: BLAC

Become an accredited Assistant Walk Leader with this nationally recognised course. This course differs from the Day Walk Leadership Certificate Course as it trains you in assisting a leader on multi-day walks up to 3 days.

Cost:
Final costing will be based from and interview and training plan which will include any RPL or Credit Transfer that may be applicable

Bushwalking Assistant Leadership Certificate

2025 Course Dates

Course 1 – April Intake

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 – July Intake

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

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

Training commences with the Bushwalking Assistant Leadership Course, a series of practical workshops (including a 3 day bushwalk with an advisor).

  • This unit covers risk management, planning, leadership, group management, emergency response, search and rescue, navigation and a 3-day Advisor accompanied field experience.
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Prerequisites for Admission

There are prerequisites criteria to meet.

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Training Pathway

The course above is only for an Assistant Leader to lead multi-day walks. The next qualification in our training pathway is Level 2 – Bushwalking Leadership Certificate, which aims to equip candidates to:

  • competently lead groups of lesser experienced walkers on walks of up to 3 days, mainly utilizing tracks and trails within a half-day walk of assistance in case of emergency.
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