PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

The trip leader must fully brief guides and assistants about the program, the participants, safety
procedures and the emergency plan.
The methods and particular communication calls to be used on the river must be made plain to all
participants.
River flow and dynamics must be known and communicated to all participants.
A comprehensive First Aid kit must be carried. Trips with more than 20 participants and guides
should carry two First Aid kits.
Approval
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Consent
A signed Consent form for Aquatic (water-based) Activity is mandatory and if there is no signed
consent form obtained the student must not undertake the activity.
Supervision
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Names and a head count of all participants must be checked and recorded at the beginning and at
the end of the excursion. Regular head counts must also be carried out during the excursion.
Qualifications/Experience
Trip leaders and/or guides should have either an award of the Australian Board of Canoe Education
Award Scheme or equivalent, including one of:
a Basic River Guide
a White Water Rafting Guide (proficiency).
If a group is led from a kayak, the kayaker must also be one of:
Qualified as a Level 2 or 3 Instructor (White Water)
Qualified with the AQF Outdoor Recreation Certificate 4
Confident of having satisfied a process of skill acquisition, at least equivalent to that
described by the relevant NORPTP units.
Assistant guides/assisting leaders should have relevant rafting experience an group management
skills, equivalent to the AQF Outdoor Recreation Certificate 3 with specialisations in rafting.
It is recommended that every trip leader and assistant leader/guide should hold a current Provide
First Aid certificate (HLTAID003).
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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