Outward Bound instructor Michael Peoples was nomintaed by the Registered Training Organisation for the ACT Australian Apprentice (Trainee of the Year). The 2008 ACT Training Excellence Awards are the premier event in the Vocational Education and Training calender and an opportunity to identify, promote and reward individuals and organisations that excel in Vocational Education and training in the ACT.
We have traditionally run our Internship Program at our National Base in Tharwa, ACT, however in February 2009 we will be delivering the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program in Western Australia for the first time. The course will be a combination of solid technical training, soft skills such as facilitation through to extensive work experience opportunities.
We have Scholarships available to successful West Australian applicants.
The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Program will be journey based, and provides you with all the relevant skills and qualifications (including Leaders Advanced Wilderness First Aid and Bronze Medallion) to become an outdoor professional. Outward Bound Australia is an award winning Registered Training Organisation and therefore you can expect to be trained by a dedicated Learning and Development Team that places great importance on the development of our staff.
The Internship program will be delivered as a term based program, in line with the school holidays, allowing for part-time work or travel to be undertaken during this time.
Successful graduates of the program may be offered full-time employment at Outward Bound Australia, as instructors operating in various locations around the country including WA.
The cost of the program is $9,000, including:
All training, including external courses.
Camping/accommodation fees during term time.
Transport during term time.
All inclusive work experience blocks.
National Park and entry fees.
Emergency equipment and first aid kits.
Expedition bivvy's, stoves and cooking equipment.
Hire of activity equipment, e.g canoes, rafts, roping equipment and PPE.
Staff discount at retail outlets.
The program will start in February 2009, exact date TBC.
First round of applications close Friday 21st November 2008.
To apply send us a covering letter, resume and the application form addressing the selection criteria.
We are opening up seasonal and casual employment opportunities to the Australian and International Outdoor professional field. Traditionally, seasonal or casual staff utilised during our peak seasons have been solely ex-Outward Bound Australia instructors. We are now changing in our approach to seasonal and casual staffing, looking to employ staff from the Outdoor Education field in general.
We are seeking staff who have some degree of outdoor education experience, and are looking to build their level of experience further.
