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| 11-12 Nov 08 | 4 Wheel Driving - Off Road Host: NSW Dept Primary Industries (PROfarm) Cost: $500 (includes lunch, refreshments, certificates, manuals and/or handouts) Venue: Camden |
A 2-day course for basic and intermediate users of 4X4 vehicles. It covers: operation in off-road and adverse conditions, including water crossings; pre-start checks; operating vehicles on or across a slope; ascending and descending a steep slope, including stall recovery; operating a jack; operating the vehicle in rugged terrain; and recovery using snatch block, snatch strap and winch. |
| 14 Nov 08 | Going the Distance Forum Host: Dept. Sport and Recreation Cost: $55 including lunch Venue: Courtside Function & Event Centre Sydney Olympic Park, Tennis Centre, Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park |
Burnout and Burning Desire - walking the tightrope How do you know if a young athlete is approaching burnout? How can you help them to avoid it, address the issues they face and find their motivation. This forum will present real-life case studies of pre-elite athlete burnout, and explain how to identify it, understand it and ways you can prevent it. |
| 21 Nov 08 | Narrative Workshop: Introduction to Narrative Expressions of interest to paul@evolve.org.au |
This workshop will be a broad introduction to Narrative Process and how it can be adopted to Bush Adventure Therapy. The Workshop will include: Philosophy of Narrative Therapy and its social and cultural context; Applications of power in a narrative context and implications for BAT; Applied practice in narrative process; Elements of Narrative therapy applicable in BAT; and Examples of concrete practice to strengthen narrative outcomes for BAT. It is planned to offer four evenings of more intensive training in 2009 if there is enough interest.
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| 22-23 Nov 08 | Trip & Cross Cut Felled Trees (level II chainsaw) Host: NSW Dept Primary Industries (PROfarm) Cost: $475 (includes lunch, refreshments, certificates, manuals and/or handouts) Venue: Camden |
This practical 2-day course covers work required to move or remove a fallen tree that may pose an inconvenience or a hazard, and includes: OHS procedures and precautions; environmental & legal responsibilities; equipment maintenance; and safe cutting techniques, including ripping, crosscutting, limbing, boring and use of wedges to assist cutting. |
| 24-30 Nov 08 | Mountain Biking - Guide Host: Outdoor Training College Venue: Level 1, 30 Fitzgerald Street, Windsor |
7 days, full time. |
| 25-26 Nov 08 | All Terrain Vehicle Training Host: NSW Dept Primary Industries (PROfarm) Cost: $530 Venue: Camden |
A 1 and 1/2 day practical introduction to safe and efficient riding skills under varying conditions for 4-wheel all terrain vehicles. Covers both novice and advanced technical skills and riding strategies. Instruction on how to conduct basic maintenance checks included. |
28 Nov 08 |
'Circle Time' Workshop - Sue Roffey Host: ORIC - Outdoor Recreation Industry Council Cost: $170-ORIC Members, $199-Non Members Venue: Conference Centre, Narrabeen Department of Sport & Recreation |
'Circle Time' is a framework for social and emotional learning which uses shared activities and games to promote the understanding and skills that are the foundations for positive relationships, resilience and responsibility |
| 29-30 Nov 08 9am - 3pm |
Roger Greenaway Workshop - Active Reviewing Cost: $240 Venue: Edmund Park, 213 Mulgowie Road, Thornton, Queensland |
A practical workshop for developing people's (active) reviewing toolkit. Most methods include 'things' (preferably natural - or handy like ropes), movement and creativity as well as reflection. Why this eccentric approach to reviewing? It's about including and engaging everyone in reflection on experience and making reviewing at least as involving and memorable as the activity being reviewed - it is partly about developing an approach to reviewing that is holistic and includes all learning styles. |
| 1-7 Dec 08 | Canoeing - Guide Flat and Undemanding Water Host: Outdoor Training College Venue: Level 1, 30 Fitzgerald Street, Windsor |
7 days, full time. |
| 8-9 Dec 08 |
Trip & Cross Cut Felled Trees (level II chainsaw) |
This 2-day course covers work required to move or remove a fallen tree that may pose an inconvenience or a hazard. This practical course includes: OHS procedures and precautions; environmental and legal responsibilities; equipment maintenance; and safe cutting techniques, including crosscutting, ripping. limbing, boring and use of wedges to assist cutting. |
| 12-17 Jan 09 |
Leader's Wilderness Emergency
Response Program |
The 6-Day Leader's LWER Program is designed for people wishing to gain an advanced qualification in Wilderness First Aid & Emergency Response to work as an outdoor guide/instructor/facilitator. |
| 20-23 Jan 09 |
Wilderness Emergency Response Program SPECIAL OFFER for ORIC Members. |
The 4-Day WER Program is designed for people wishing to gain a well-rounded qualification in Wilderness First Aid & Emergency Response or for those with no first aid training history who wish to qualify in this area for professional reasons or for personal interest. |
| 2 Feb 09 | 1 Day First Aid Course |
With pre-course reading. |
| 4 Feb 09 | Outdoor Recreation - Full Qualification Enrolment for 2009 |
SRO20206 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation Distance/correspondence can be undertaken with blocked face to face activity training |
| 4 Feb 09 | Sport & Recreation - Full Qualification Enrolment for 2009 |
SRO20106 Certificate II in Sport & Recreation Distance/correspondence can be undertaken with blocked face to face activity training |
| 16 Feb 09 | 1 Day First Aid Course |
With pre-course reading. |
| 16-20 Feb 09 | Abseiling Natural Surfaces : SofA |
Statement of Attainment. |
| 23 -27 Feb 09 | Climbing-Artificial Surfaces (Indoor) : SofA Host: Outdoor Training College Venue: Level 1, 30 Fitzgerald Street, Windsor |
Statement of Attainment. |
| 2 March 09 | 1 Day First Aid Course |
With pre-course reading. |
| 2. 9, 16 & 27 Mar 08 | Workplace Training & Assessment, TAA40104 |
TAAASS401B Plan and organise Assessment
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| 30 Mar - 3 Apr 09 | Mountain Bike Guide and Instruct : SofA Host: Outdoor Training College Venue: Level 1, 30 Fitzgerald Street, Windsor |
Statement of Attainment. |
| 6 Apr 09 | 1 Day First Aid Course |
With pre-course reading. |
| 13-17 Apr 09 | Abseiling Natural Surfaces : SofA Host: Outdoor Training College Venue: Level 1, 30 Fitzgerald Street, Windsor |
Statement of Attainment. |
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