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Margaret River WA 6285

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Abseiling Guide Course - Natural Surfaces

As of January 2004 Outdoor Discoveries has entered into a contract arrangement with the South West College of TAFE taking the role of the Registered Training Organisation.  The 7 day  course is called the Abseiling Guide Course (Single Pitch - Natural Surfaces).

Course Structure

You will be trained and assessed in nine units of competency and have the option to take part in a skills recognition process for another seven units from national training packages. 

These units together with a current first aid qualification and a logbook of recent guiding experience will allow registration with the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme.

Graduates of the course will receive a statement of attainment for the following units:

  • SROABN002A    Safeguard an abseiler using a single rope belay system
  • SROABN003A    Apply single pitch abseiling skills on natural surfaces
  • SROABN004A    Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces
  • SROVTR001A    Perform vertical rescues
  • SRXEMR001A    Respond to emergency situations
  • SRXINU002A      Apply sport and recreation law
  • SRXOHS001B    Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures
  • SRXRIK001A       Undertake risk analysis of activities
  • SRXFAD001A      Provide first aid
  • SRXGRP001A     Facilitate a Group
  • SRXGRP002A     Deal with conflict
  • SROOPS002B    Plan for minimal environmental impact
  • SROOPS003B    Apply weather information
  • SROODR002A    Plan outdoor recreation activities
  • SROODR005A    Guide outdoor recreation sessions
  • SROABN007A     Guide abseiling on natural surfaces (single pitch)

Course Schedule

The next courses are being run on:

  • 11th to 17th July 2010 - Perth and surrounds
    Cut off date for enrolment: Friday 25th June 2010
  • 28th November to 5th December 2010 - Perth and surrounds
    Cut off date for enrolment: Friday 12th November 2010.
  • Third week of January 2011 - Albany and surrounds - To be confirmed.

Enrolment

The cost is $1095.00.  Further details here.

All enrolments take place through the South West College of TAFE:

Office Administrator
Environment, Land and Science
South West College of TAFE
Ph: (08) 9780 7319 Fax: (08) 9780 7326
Email: ELS@swrc.wa.edu.au