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What training and qualifications does the Internship Program involve?
The Internship program consists of a number of training methods. Among these are theoretical based-training, practical training, on-the-job-training and work experience.
As a Registered Training Organisation, Outward Bound, in conjunction with other training providers, has the ability to deliver the following Nationally Recognised Qualifications:
Wilderness First Aid
Bronze Medallion
Statements of Attainment in bushwalking, navigation, ropes course, rock climbing, abseiling, caving and four wheel driving, among others.
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
Theoretical and Practical Training
As a Registered Training Organisation, Outward Bound has the abilty to deliver the following Nationally Recognised Qualifications:
Rafting Skills (Flat water and basic moving water)
Bushwalking and Navigation
Camping Skills
Climb and Abseil
Caving
Ropes Course
Safe Leadership
Facilitating and managing groups
Communication
Group Management
Group Dynamics
Leadership styles and strategies
Conflict Management
Experiential Education Theory
Games and Initiatives
Preferred Learning Styles
Teaching and Training Techniques
Coaching and Mentoriing
4 Wheel Driving
Mobile base camp set-up
Management Skills
The following qualifications are delivered by external providers:
Wilderness First Aid
Bronze Medallion
Work Experience and On-the-Job Training
Work experience will take you to our mobile base camps across Australia, from the Snowy River in Victoria to southern and northern New South Wales; you may even be lucky enough to travel to Western Australia.
Work Experience and On-the-Job Training as a Group Instructor includes:
Facilitating programs around National Base and in mobile areas
Assisting with logistics initially, and then fulfilling a logistics role as per operational requirements
Assisting with and completing Outward Bound general work duties
Immersion in the Outward Bound community and lifestyle
I am from the country town of Goulburn, NSW. I chose to come to Outward Bound Australia to become an Instructor after spending a 'GAP' year at Outward Bound Canada. I was so inspiried by the people and impact Outward Bound Canada has on so many lives. I knew that when I returned it was what I wanted to do.
Already my experience has been so rewarding, exciting and educational. I have made friends for life and gained knowledge in so many different areas. I have surprised myself in my ability to do things every day.