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Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

SIS30619
Sport & recreationCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
22Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
22Training providers
Mar 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SIS30619, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Outdoor Recreation Activity Guide
Industries
Recreational Sport
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for SIS30619 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 22 units: 9 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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ACMHBR310Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
FWPCOT3326Recover four wheel drive vehicle
FWPFGM3214Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
ICTICT214Operate application software packages
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM50008Carry out trip preparation and planning
MEM50009Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
MEM50010Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
RGRPSH308Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
SISCAQU020Perform water rescues
SISOABL001Lead adventure-based learning activities
SISOABS002Abseil single pitches, artificial surfaces
SISOABS003Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces
SISOABS005Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on artificial surfaces
SISOABS006Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
SISOABS008Lead single pitch abseiling activities on artificial surfaces
SISOABS009Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces
SISOARC001Lead archery sessions
SISOBWG001Bushwalk in tracked environments
SISOBWG002Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments
SISOBWG005Lead bushwalks in tracked environments
SISOBWG006Lead bushwalks in difficult tracked environments
SISOCHC001Lead challenge course sessions, low elements
SISOCHC003Lead challenge course sessions, high elements
SISOCLM001Top rope climb single pitches, artificial surfaces
SISOCLM002Top rope climb single pitches, natural surfaces
SISOCLM005Establish belays for single pitch climbing on artificial surfaces
SISOCLM006Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces
SISOCLM008Lead single pitch climbing activities on artificial surfaces, top rope climbing
SISOCLM009Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, top rope climbing
SISOCNE002Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater
SISOCNE005Lead canoeing activities on inland flatwater
SISOCVE001Traverse caves
SISOCVE002Descend and ascend ladders in caves
SISOCVE003Abseil single pitches in caves
SISOCVE004Descend and ascend single ropes in caves
SISOCVE005Establish ropes, ladders and belays for caving
SISOCVE006Lead caving activities
SISOCYT001Set up, maintain and repair bicycles
SISOCYT002Ride bicycles on roads and pathways, easy conditions
SISOCYT004Ride off road bicycles on easy trails
SISOCYT006Lead cycling activities on roads and pathways, easy conditions
SISOCYT008Lead off road cycling activities on easy trails
SISODRV001Drive AWD/4WD vehicles on unsealed roads
SISODRV002Lead four wheel driving activities
SISOEQU001Handle horses
SISOEQU002Ride horses using fundamental skills
SISOEQU003Ride horses on tracked trail rides
SISOEQU005Guide horse trail rides in tracked areas
SISOEQU010Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities
SISOFLD002Minimise environmental impact
SISOFLD003Select, set up and operate a temporary or overnight site
SISOFLD005Navigate waterway courses
SISOFLD006Navigate in tracked environments
SISOFLD007Navigate in difficult tracked environments
SISOFSH001Locate, attract and catch fish
SISOFSH002Select and catch bait
SISOFSH003Select and rig tackle outfits
SISOFSH004Lead fishing activities
SISOKYK001Paddle a kayak on inland flatwater
SISOKYK005Lead kayaking activities on inland flatwater
SISOKYS001Paddle a sea kayak in enclosed waters
SISOKYS004Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters
SISOPLN001Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN004Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities
SISOPLN005Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities
SISOPWC001Ride personal watercraft in smooth water conditions
SISOPWC002Ride personal watercraft in slight water conditions
SISOPWC003Lead personal water craft activities in smooth water conditions
SISOPWC004Lead personal water craft activities in slight water conditions
SISORAF001Guide a raft on grade 2 rivers
SISORAF004Lead rafting activities on grade 2 rivers
SISORSC002Perform vertical rescues
SISORSC004Self rescue in white water
SISORSC005Rescue others in white water
SISORSC007Perform basic surf rescues
SISOSAI001Sail small boats in smooth water and light to moderate wind conditions
SISOSAI002Sail small boats in partially smooth water and moderate to fresh wind conditions
SISOSAI004Lead sailing activities in smooth water and light to moderate wind conditions
SISOSAI005Lead sailing activities in partially smooth water and moderate to fresh wind conditions
SISOSCB001SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
SISOSCB002SCUBA dive from boats
SISOSCB003SCUBA dive at night
SISOSCB004Navigate prescribed routes underwater
SISOSCB006Perform diver rescues
SISOSCB007Inspect and fill SCUBA cylinders
SISOSCB008SCUBA dive using Enriched Air Nitrox
SISOSCB010Lead SCUBA diving activities
SISOSKT001Ski on easy cross country terrain
SISOSKT003Use snow craft skills for alpine touring
SISOSKT004Lead skiing activities on easy cross country terrain
SISOSNK001Snorkel
SISOSNK002Lead snorkelling activities
SISOSRF001Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres
SISOSRF002Surf waves using intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSRF004Lead surfing activities, small waves and basic manoeuvres
SISOSRF005Lead surfing activities, intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSUP001Paddle a stand up board on inland flatwater
SISOSUP002Paddle a stand up board in small waves
SISOSUP004Lead stand up paddle boarding activities on inland flatwater
SISOSUP005Lead stand up paddle boarding activities on small waves
SISOWIN001Windsurf in smooth water and light wind conditions
SISOWIN002Lead windsurfing activities in smooth water and light wind conditions
SISXCCS001Provide quality service
SISXDIS001Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
SISXEMR001Respond to emergency situations
SISXFAC001Maintain equipment for activities
SISXFAC002Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
SISXFAC003Implement facility maintenance programs
SISXFAM002Process financial transactions
SISXIND001Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
SISXIND002Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
SISXIND010Protect children and young people
SISXPLD001Provide hire equipment for activities
SISXPLD004Facilitate groups
SITTGDE014Work as a guide
SITTGDE016Lead tour groups
SITTGDE017Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities
SITTGDE018Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides
SITTGDE019Research and share information on Australian Indigenous cultures
SITTGDE020Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape
SITTGDE021Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments
SITTGDE022Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments
SITTGDE023Coordinate and operate tours
SITTTOP007Provide outdoor catering
SITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
TLIB0002Carry out vehicle inspection
TLIB2003Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance
TLIB2008Carry out inspection of trailers
TLIB2119Carry out maintenance of trailers
TLIC0023Operate four wheel drive vehicle
TLIH0006Plan and navigate routes
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the SIS30619 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

22 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

5 Star Training & Consulting Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2010→
Austral College of TechnologyBased in VIC · Registered since 2019→
Australian Global Institute Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Avondale UniversityBased in NSW · Registered since 2005→
Envirotech EducationBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Fairbridge WA LimitedBased in WA · Registered since 2000→
Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
Group314 Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2009→
Health Security & Education Pty Ltd as trustee for Health Security & Education Unit TrustBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
Klepper Training AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
Malyon Vocational TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
Outer Eastern Training InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2014→
Paramount Adventure Centres Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
PNL 4WDRIVINGBased in VIC · Registered since 2000→
Pro Adventures RTO Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
Professional and Technical Training AustraliaBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→
The Outdoor Education ConsultantsBased in SA · Registered since 2013→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.