senior school handbook 2008 - Mount Eliza Secondary College

VCE (VET)
SPORT &
RECREATION:
CERTIFICATE 11 in
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Special Requirements
An affinity with the natural environment and an
interest in developing the skills needed to introduce
others to the benefits of including wilderness experiences
in their lives.
Year 12 - The possibility of a number of camps.
This program should be a priority as weekends and
holidays may be used to complete various units of
competency.
The minimum duration of SWL in this program is
80 hours over the length of the training program.
Estimated Costs:
1st Year - $ 1,350
2nd Year - $ 945
Units 1-4 sequence. .A study score is available
for this program.
This program will provide students with the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary to assist in
the conduct of activities at outdoor recreation centres
and camps. This will incorporate the development
of sound people skills and understanding of
the ethical concerns when dealing with fragile environments
and the practical skills necessary to access
various wilderness areas. At this level the
students will concentrate on bush craft, surfing,
rock climbing, snorkelling and canoeing as their
major practical components.
Training and Employment Outcomes
Leads to further study at Certificate IV and Diploma
level in Outdoor Recreation
Entry level into specific certificates of competency
in various outdoor pursuits
Work at the assistant level in outdoor campus and
recreational centres.
Program: Core units;
Outdoor Recreation Stream core
Specialisations
Surfing
Rock climbing
Electives, 4 units
Bush craft
Canoeing
Snorkelling
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