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:

Approximately $2300 (9 Nationally Recognised Training units + 2x 3 Day Workshops included + Online Learning)

*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

2024 Course Dates

Course 1 – April Intake

Workshop 1: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th April – Para Wirra Recreation Park

3 Day Walk: Saturday 20th – Monday 22nd April – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Workshop 2: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May – Mt Crawford Forest

Course 2 – July Intake

Workshop 1: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July – Para Wirra Recreation Park

3 Day Walk: Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July – Mambray Creek Conservation Park

Workshop 2: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August – Mt Crawford Forest

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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