We have traditionally run our Internship Program at our National Base in Tharwa, ACT, we are looking at delivering the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation program in Western Australia. 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.

To express your interest and for further information please contact us.