Scout Outdoor Adventure Program 2022
An opportunity to gain an Outdoor Recreation Leader/Guide qualification
Posted on 29.11.2021
The Scout Outdoor Adventure Program will provide an opportunity to develop a person as an Outdoor Recreation Leader/Guide by gaining a Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership and completing a good proportion of the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership. Extra support and with some additional effort on behalf of the participant, through a 10 Block Weekend Program can prepare the participant to lead Groups in Outdoor Adventure Activities spread throughout the Year.
Program Pre-Requisites
Participants don’t need existing skills – Scouts Queensland will deliver everything from a novice level and support a participant to grow their skill set to enable them to Lead Groups in a variety of outdoor pursuits.
You do need to have a desire for adventure and developing yourself to lead groups of people on adventures in the outdoors.
Program Schedule
The program will be delivered on the 3rd weekend of the Month expect for April due to Easter and through some Online Sessions to support the weekend blocks.
Equipment
The use of all Activity Equipment e.g., Paddle Craft, Mountain Bike & Vertical Pursuit Equipment is provided as part of the Program.
Program Benefits & Outcomes
The Scout Outdoor Adventure Program is open to existing Scouts Queensland Members and/or members of the community interested in joining as an Adventurous Activity Leader to complete the program.
The Outdoor Adventure Program is a great opportunity to access nationally recognised outdoor recreation training in a very flexible and cost-effective way via assessment pathways with Scouts Australia Institute of Training Registered Training Organisation – 5443.
Through the program participants will be offered a number of opportunities to work with experienced Outdoor Leaders and work on activities with real life activity participants so you can develop your own Pursuit Skills and Activity Leadership Skills. These work experience placements will be offered on weekends and during school holidays.
Head to the Scouts Queensland website Event Registration to express your interest and sign up to the program.
For further information and to express interest in the Scout Outdoor Adventure Program please contact bc.aa@scoutsqld.com.au
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