Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Integrate knowledge and skills related to Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure Sports to become a leader in their area of expertise;
2. Exhibit evidence-based and culturally responsive practice in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure Sports to support a diverse range of individual, group, community and stakeholder needs;
3. Exemplify skill specific knowledge and technique in a broad range of outdoor adventure activities to use as a platform for the development of meta-skills related to Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure Sports;
4. Exhibit knowledge of natural and cultural history, land management, hydrology, geology, and ecology and respect for First Nations People's perspectives relevant to selected natural environments and outdoor experiences;
5. Synthesise information gathered from outdoor leadership research to develop knowledge and understanding of professional identity and practice; and
6. Evaluate a diverse range of policies and procedures to enable the safe delivery and implementation of field-based programs related to Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure Sports.

Apply for our innovative paid internship program to gain invaluable work experience while you study.

Our partnership with the Outdoor Education Group (OEG) gives us paid internships for 35 of our students, who will work part time for the second and third year of their degrees. When you graduate, there's an exciting opportunity to apply for a two- to three-year full-time contract with OEG.

If you decide not to take up the industry internship, you can select another complementary major or two minors and further specialise in a professional area of your interest or passion.

Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.

Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.

You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.

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Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.

Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.

Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.

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Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course.

You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a:

• guide for your learning during the course
• way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course.

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Additional information

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Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course and specific environmental constraints, students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours requiring students and staff to be in the field for continuous extended periods of time.

Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process. This process will be managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process. This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.

Students may incur a levy of approximately $2000 across the duration of the course for transport, accommodation and camping fees associated with field teaching. This levy will be charged at a unit level depending on the requirements specific to the unit.

Students will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274

Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and Victorian Institute of Teaching requirements. The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.