SIS20213 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

Queensland Marine Training Services

Available Streams

Students will have the choice of completing a Scuba, Sailing or Kayaking practical stream for this course.

Method of Delivery

The delivery of this qualification will be in a face-to-face classroom environment and practical training will be delivered in the water.

The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation will include face-to-face training, e-learning units for the Boating clusters and Scuba units, in-water activities (including 4 open water dives if choosing the Scuba Stream which are completed over 2 days as part of the face-to-face component) and various on-line and study activities (approximately 5 hours per week).

The duration of the course is six (6) months, however this may vary depending on a student’s commitment to the training plan.

Please Note:

Students will be expected to complete all e-learning units before attending both the practical Scuba and Power Boating units.
The open water dive assessment (cost inclusive of course) will be completed on the last 3 days of the course (weather dependant). Assessment will take place at Sunreef Diving Facilities in Mooloolaba.
E-learning units for all other clusters can be completed at any time prior to course expiry.

The delivery of the qualification is facilitated through a blend of different modes and the students are able to choose from one of the following delivery modes:

School Holiday Course

8-day School Holiday Course (SCUBA Only) Example Timetable
- Nine consecutive days, including Saturday and Sunday

7-day School Holiday Course (Sailing & Kayaking)
- Seven consecutive days, including Saturday and Sunday

School Curriculum Course (organised by your individual School)

10-week semester course
- One half-day per working week (totalling five days) and
- Two weekend days (totalling two days)
6-week semester course
- One half-day per week (totalling three days) and
- Two weekends (totalling four days)

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in performing core skills in outdoor recreation environments and assisting with the conduct of a range of outdoor activities.

Work may be undertaken as part of a team and will be performed under supervision. Work will be undertaken in field locations such as camps or in indoor recreation centres or facilities, in differing environments such as water-based, dry land and mountainous terrains, using a diverse range of equipment.

Eligible Applicants

Students in grade 10, 11 & 12

Entry Requirements

SCUBA Diving Stream

Students must complete the PADI medical exam to be able to do the SCUBA Units of this qualification.

Technology

As some of the resources are contained in a dedicated learner portal, a student must have access to a computer (with Microsoft Office software). Students will also be required to bring a laptop or tablet with them each day to be able to access the student learner portal during classroom sessions.

Free Wi-Fi is available during training.

As students will undertake training in the use of the QMTS student portal they will require basic computer skills to complete the course without disadvantage

Qualification – Units of Competency

This qualification consists of 5 core units & 10 elective units which must all be completed to satisfy the requirements of the training package.

Please refer to the Course Information Sheets below for more details on unit specifics.

SCUBA – Course Information Sheet

SAILING – Course Information Sheet

KAYAKING – Course Information Sheet

On completion of course students may also receive:

4 Credit Points towards their QCE Higher Certificate, Diploma-level study & University study plus
1 Credit Point towards their QCE Higher Certificate for completion of the PADI Open Water Diver Course (Scuba stream only)
A Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
A Queensland Recreational Marine Drivers Licence (RMDL) – Speedboat Licence (age restrictions apply)
A PADI Open Water Dive certification (Scuba stream only)

Please note that students will be awarded any applicable QCE points/qualifications/licences listed above only on completion of the SIS20213 Certificate II Outdoor Recreation course in its entirety.