Outward Bound's Professional Outdoor Leader Internship is Australia's leading qualification to work in the Outdoor Industry. Outward Bound Australia has produced the most significant number of graduates since the inception of the program in 1999 and consistently receives high levels of feedback from graduates and current students. The Australian and International industry rate Outward Bound employees and graduates as amongst the most skilled, talented and passionate professionals in the industry. This training is considered to be an international benchmark in the professional outdoor training by many Outward Bound schools internationally. This table outlines the key differences between the training and qualifications offered by Outward Bound when compared with the standard qualification offered elsewhere in the industry. |
| Standard Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Outward Bound Australia Professional Outdoor Leader Internship (incl. Certificate IV) |
Competencies | - Core Competencies
- General/Activity Stream competencies
Not every institution offers the full range of competencies and specialisations.
TOTAL COST will vary from institution to institution.
| - Core Competencies
- General/Activity Stream competencies
Competencies in: - Abseiling (artificial & natural surfaces)
- Adventure-based Learning
- Bushwalking and Navigation
- Challenge Ropes Courses
- Environmental Management
- Flat water Canoeing
- Horizontal Caving
- Radio Communications
- River Rescue
- Rock Climbing (artificial & natural surfaces)
- Search & Rescue
- White Water Canoeing
TOTAL VALUE = $4,500 |
Additional Qualifications |
Additional qualifications and ongoing recertification to work in the industry usually coordinated and costs covered by individuals. |
- Safe Leadership (7 days - $1050)
- Vertical Rescue (5 days - $795)
- Ropes Course Construction (3 days - $450)
- Leaders Wilderness Advanced First Aid - 7 days ($860)
- Bronze Medallion ($125)
- Adventure-based Learning and Facilitation Specialisation
See notes below on value and for those qualifications which may be attained separately.
Some of these qualifications contain competencies required by the Diploma of Outdoor Recreation.
TOTAL VALUE = $3,280 |
Work Experience | Usually coordinated by students. | - 60 days on-the-job ($2700)
- On-the-job experience includes a variety of roles, experiences and locations.
- Work experience has a strong and rich personal development focus both for students and staff.
- All work experience organised for the students by Outward Bound Australia.
TOTAL VALUE =$2,700 |
Career Pathways |
The Standard Certificate IV is the basic requirement for most providers in Australia. | - Ongoing full-time employment opportunities with Australia's oldest and most respected Outdoor Experiential Personal Development Provider.
- International Outdoor Career Pathways through Outward Bound network of Schools in over 30 countries. Outward Bound Australia is the most highly regarded outdoor training school in the OB International network.
- Employment opportunities with other Australian Outdoor Education providers.
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Life Experiences |
Most Certificate IV programs are delivered in day mode, requiring students to arrange their own transport to training and work experience locations and provide their own source of accommodation and food, whilst training. | - Accommodation, including electricity, rates/water bills and local phone calls($1904) $59.50 per week
- Meals ($1344) $42 per week
(Accommodation and food costs are based on the full 8 months) - Travel costs between training locations, including national park fees ($300)
- Experience the Outward Bound philosophy and educational approach
- Live as part of a vibrant, international staff community representing 6 continents (Priceless)
- Access to significant savings on outdoor equipment and clothing through Outward Bound's prodeal arrangement.
TOTAL VALUE = ($3,548) |
TOTAL INVESTMENT
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The cost of a standard Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation can vary from institution to institution. Costs usually cover basic tuition and not the addition components of living expenses and arranging own work experience. |
The TOTAL VALUE of Outward Bound Australia's Professional Outdoor Leader Internship is $14,000.
The TOTAL INVESTMENT for Australians is $10,000.
The TOTAL INVESTMENT for non-Australians is $14,000 (International Students)
*One full scholarship available per intake. |
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