SIS40621 – Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (Release 1)
This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled outdoor recreation leaders who lead and supervise dependent participants in recreational activities according to activity plans, which they develop.
These leaders are proficient in recreational activity techniques and have well-developed leadership skills to manage group participation, cohesion, operational logistics, risk and significant problems as they arise. While actions are limited by the parameters of plans, policies and procedures, they work with a considerable amount of autonomy.
This qualification reflects the role of leaders who can work at or close to base but often work in remote areas distant from support. Communication systems may be unreliable and assistance from medical and emergency services may not be readily available. They are expected to make high level independent judgements about logistical, technical, safety and emergency response issues.
This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
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Core Units (9)
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| PUAOPE013 | Operate communications systems and equipment |
| SISOFLD002 | Minimise environmental impact |
| SISOPLN001 | Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN002 | Plan activity sessions |
| SISOPLN004 | Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISOPLN005 | Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities |
| SISORSC001 | Conduct search and rescue |
| SISXCAI006 | Facilitate groups |
| SISXCCS003 | Address client needs |
| SISXEMR002 | Coordinate emergency responses |
| SISXFAC001 | Maintain equipment for activities |
Elective Units (15): all the units in any two groups A to AH, Group AI elsewhere in the SIS Training Package, or from any other current Training Package or accredited course. Electives which appear in italics have prerequisite units of competency, which are also listed within their appropriate group.
Elective Units
Group A: Abseiling, Natural Surfaces, Single Pitch
| SISOABS003 | Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces |
| SISOABS006 | Establish ropes for single pitch abseiling on natural surfaces |
| SISOABS009 | Lead single pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
Group B: Abseiling, Natural Surfaces, Multi Pitch
| SISOABS004 | Abseil multi pitches, natural surfaces |
| SISOABS007 | Establish ropes for multi pitch abseiling on natural surfaces |
| SISOABS010 | Lead multi pitch abseiling activities on natural surfaces |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
| SISORSC003 | Perform complex vertical rescues |
Group C: Bushwalking, Difficult Tracked Environments, Rivers
| SISOBWG002 | Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments |
| SISOBWG004 | Cross rivers during bushwalks |
| SISOBWG006 | Lead bushwalks in difficult tracked environments |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
Group D: Bushwalking, Extremely Difficult Tracked and Untracked Environments
| SISOBWG003 | Bushwalk in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOBWG004 | Cross rivers during bushwalks |
| SISOBWG007 | Lead bushwalks in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOFLD008 | Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
Group E: Canyoning, Easy to Intermediate
| SISOCAY001 | Traverse canyonsactivities |
| SISOCAY002 | Abseil in easy to intermediate canyons |
| SISOCAY004 | Establish ropes and belays for abseils in easy to intermediate canyons |
| SISOCAY006 | Lead canyoning activities, easy to intermediate canyons |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
Group F: Canyoning, Intermediate to Advanced
| SISOCAY001 | Traverse canyons |
| SISOCAY003 | Abseil in intermediate to advanced canyons |
| SISOCAY005 | Establish ropes and belays for abseils in intermediate to advanced canyons |
| SISOCAY007 | Lead canyoning activities, intermediate to advanced canyons |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
| SISORSC003 | Perform complex vertical rescues |
Group G: Challenge Course, Low elements
| SISOABL002 | Facilitate adventure-based learning activities |
| SISOCHC001 | Lead challenge course sessions, low elements |
| SISOCHC002 | Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, low elements |
Group H: Challenge Course, High elements
| SISOABL002 | Facilitate adventure-based learning activities |
| SISOCHC003 | Lead challenge course sessions, high elements |
| SISOCHC004 | Set up and supervise challenge course sessions, high elements |
Group I: Climbing, Natural Surfaces, Top Rope
| SISOCLM002 | Top rope climb single pitches, natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM006 | Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM009 | Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, top rope climbing |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
Group J: Climbing, Natural Surfaces, Lead, Single Pitch
| SISOCLM003 | Lead climb single pitches, natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM006 | Establish belays for single pitch climbing on natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM010 | Lead single pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, lead climbing |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
Group K: Climbing, Natural Surfaces, Lead, Multi Pitch
| SISOCLM004 | Lead climb multi pitches, natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM007 | Establish belays for multi pitch climbing on natural surfaces |
| SISOCLM011 | Lead multi pitch climbing activities on natural surfaces, lead climbing |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
| SISORSC003 | Perform complex vertical rescues |
Group L: Canoeing, Moving Water
| SISOCNE002 | Paddle a canoe on inland flatwater |
| SISOCNE003 | Paddle a canoe on moving water up to grade 1 rivers |
| SISOCNE005 | Lead canoeing activities on inland flatwater |
| SISOCNE006 | Lead canoeing activities on moving water up to grade 1 rivers |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
Group M: Canoeing, White Water
| SISOCNE004 | Paddle a canoe on grade 2 rivers |
| SISOCNE007 | Lead canoeing activities on grade 2 rivers |
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORSC004 | Self rescue in white water |
| SISORSC005 | Rescue others in white water |
Group N: Caving
| SISOCVE001 | Traverse caves |
| SISOCVE002 | Descend and ascend ladders in caves |
| SISOCVE003 | Abseil single pitches in caves |
| SISOCVE004 | Descend and ascend single ropes in caves |
| SISOCVE005 | Establish ropes, ladders and belays for caving |
| SISOCVE006 | Lead caving activities |
| SISORSC002 | Perform vertical rescues |
| SISORSC003 | Perform complex vertical rescues |
Group O: Cycle Touring, On Road
| SISOCYT001 | Set up, maintain and repair bicycles |
| SISOCYT003 | Ride bicycles on roads, up to moderate terrain and heavy traffic |
| SISOCYT007 | Lead cycling activities on roads, up to moderate terrain and heavy traffic |
| TLIH3002 | Plan and navigate routes |
Group P: Cycling Touring, Off Road Intermediate Trails
| SISOCYT001 | Set up, maintain and repair bicycles |
| SISOCYT005 | Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails |
| SISOCYT009 | Lead off road cycling activities on intermediate trails |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
Group Q: Four Wheel Driving
| FWPCOT3260 | Recover four wheel drive vehicles |
| MSS024023 | Navigate in urban, regional and remote areas |
| SISODRV002 | Lead four wheel driving activities |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLIB2003 | Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance |
| TLIC2025 | Operate four wheel drive vehicle |
Group R: Horse Trail Riding, Untracked
| RGRPSH308 | Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines |
| SISOEQU001 | Handle horses |
| SISOEQU002 | Ride horses using fundamental skills |
| SISOEQU004 | Ride horses on untracked trail rides |
| SISOEQU006 | Guide horse trail rides in untracked areas |
| SISOEQU010 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities |
| SISOEQU011 | Manage horse illness and injury in remote areas |
| SISOFLD008 | Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
Group S: Horse Handling and Riding Instruction
| SISOEQU001 | Handle horses |
| SISOEQU007 | Instruct horse handling skills |
| SISOEQU008 | Instruct fundamental horse riding skills |
| SISOEQU010 | Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities |
Group T: Horse Care
| ACMHBR310 | Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
| RGRPSH308 | Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines |
| SISOEQU014 | Determine nutritional requirements for sport or recreational horses |
Group U: Kayaking, Moving Water
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISOKYK001 | Paddle a kayak on inland flatwater |
| SISOKYK002 | Paddle a kayak on moving water up to grade 1 rivers |
| SISOKYK005 | Lead kayaking activities on inland flatwater |
| SISOKYK006 | Lead kayaking activities on moving water up to grade 1 rivers |
Group V: Kayaking, White Water, Grade 2 Rivers
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate waterway courses |
| SISOKYK003 | Paddle a kayak on grade 2 rivers |
| SISOKYK007 | Lead kayaking activities on grade 2 rivers |
| SISORSC004 | Self rescue in white water |
| SISORSC005 | Rescue others in white water |
Group W: Sea Kayaking
| SISOFLD005 | Navigate waterway courses |
| SISOKYS001 | Paddle a sea kayak in enclosed waters |
| SISOKYS002 | Paddle a sea kayak in sheltered coastal waters |
| SISOKYS004 | Lead sea kayaking activities in enclosed waters |
| SISOKYS005 | Lead sea kayaking activities in sheltered coastal waters |
Group X: Sea Kayaking, Exposed Waters
| SISOFLD005 | Navigate waterway courses |
| SISOKYS003 | Paddle a sea kayak in exposed coastal waters |
| SISOKYS006 | Lead sea kayaking activities in exposed coastal waters |
Group Y: Rafting, Grade 3 Rivers
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORAF002 | Guide a raft on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORAF005 | Lead rafting activities on grade 3 rivers |
| SISORSC004 | Self rescue in white water |
| SISORSC005 | Rescue others in white water |
| SISORSC006 | Lead and participate in complex white water rescues |
Group Z: Rafting, Grade 4 Rivers
| SISOFLD006 | Navigate in tracked environments |
| SISORAF003 | Guide a raft on grade 4 rivers |
| SISORAF006 | Lead rafting activities on grade 4 rivers |
| SISORSC004 | Self rescue in white water |
| SISORSC005 | Rescue others in white water |
| SISORSC006 | Lead and participate in complex white water rescues |
Group AA: Sailing Small Boats
| SISOSAI002 | Sail small boats in partially smooth water and moderate to fresh wind conditions |
| SISOSAI003 | Sail small boats in open coastal waters and moderate wind conditions |
| SISOSAI005 | Lead sailing activities boats in partially smooth water and moderate to fresh wind conditions |
| SISOSAI006 | Lead sailing activities boats in open coastal waters and moderate wind conditions |
Group AB: SCUBA Diving
| SISOSCB001 | SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
| SISOSCB004 | Navigate prescribed routes underwater |
| SISOSCB006 | Perform diver rescues |
| SISOSCB010 | Lead SCUBA diving activities |
Group AC: SCUBA Specialist Diving
| SISOSCB001 | SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
| SISOSCB003 | SCUBA dive at night |
| SISOSCB005 | Complete underwater search and recovery dives |
| SISOSCB009 | SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres |
| SISOSCB011 | Lead specialised SCUBA diving activities |
Group AD: Ski Touring
| SISOFLD008 | Navigate in extremely difficult tracked and untracked environments |
| SISOSKT002 | Ski on intermediate cross country terrain |
| SISOSKT003 | Use snow craft skills for alpine touring |
| SISOSKT005 | Lead skiing activities on intermediate cross country terrain |
Group AE: Surfing, Intermediate
| SISORSC007 | Perform basic surf rescues |
| SISOSRF002 | Surf waves using intermediate manoeuvres |
| SISOSRF005 | Lead surfing activities, intermediate manoeuvres |
Group AF: Surfing, Advanced
| SISORSC007 | Perform basic surf rescues |
| SISOSRF003 | Surf waves using advanced manoeuvres |
| SISOSRF006 | Lead surfing activities, advanced manoeuvres |
Group AG: Stand up Paddle Boarding, Surf
| SISORSC007 | Perform basic surf rescues |
| SISOSUP002 | Paddle a stand up board in small waves |
| SISOSUP005 | Lead stand up paddle boarding activities on small waves |
Group AH: Stand up Paddle Boarding Sheltered Coastal Waters
| SISOSUP003 | Paddle a stand up board in sheltered coastal waters |
| SISOSUP006 | Lead stand up paddle boarding activities in sheltered coastal waters |
Group AI: General Electives
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | ||
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | ||
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour | ||
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | ||
| CHCPRT002 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people | ||
| CHCYTH001 | Engage respectfully with young people | ||
| CHCYTH004 | Respond to critical situations | ||
| FWPFGM3214 | Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation | ||
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | ||
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | ||
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | ||
| MEM50008 | Carry out trip preparation and planning | ||
| MEM50009 | Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat | ||
| SISCAQU002 | Perform basic water rescues | ||
| SISCAQU007 | Perform advanced water rescues | ||
| SISOFLD003 | Select, set up and operate a temporary or overnight site | ||
| SISOFLD004 | Provide first aid in remote locations | ||
| SISOSCB002 | SCUBA dive from boats | ||
| SISOSCB007 | Inspect and fill SCUBA cylinders | ||
| SISOSCB008 | SCUBA dive using Enriched Air Nitrox | ||
| SISXCCS002 | Coordinate client service activities | ||
| SISXDIS001 | Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability | ||
| SISXDIS002 | Plan and conduct disability programs | ||
| SISXHRM001 | Recruit and manage volunteers | ||
| SISXIND005 | Coordinate work teams or groups | ||
| SISXIND010 | Protect children and young people | ||
| SISXMGT001 | Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships | ||
| SITTGDE002 | Work as a guide | ||
| SITTGDE004 | Lead tour groups | ||
| SITTGDE005 | Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities | ||
| SITTGDE006 | Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides | ||
| SITTGDE007 | Research and share general information on Australian Indigenous cultures | ||
| SITTGDE008 | Prepare specialised interpretive content on flora, fauna and landscape | ||
| SITTGDE009 | Prepare specialised interpretive content on marine environments | ||
| SITTGDE010 | Prepare specialised interpretive content on cultural and heritage environments | ||
| SITTGDE011 | Coordinate and operate tours | ||
| SITTGDE012 | Manage extended touring programs | ||
| SITTPPD002 | Develop interpretive activities | ||
| SITTTOP002 | Provide outdoor catering | ||
| SITXCOM002 | Show social and cultural sensitivity | ||
| SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | ||
| SITXFSA002 | Participate in safe food handling practices | ||
| TAEASS401 | Plan assessment activities and processes | ||
| TAEASS402 | Assess competence | ||
| TAEASS403 | Participate in assessment validation | ||
| TAEASS502 | Design and develop assessment tools | ||
| TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | ||
| TLIB2008 | Carry out inspection of trailers | ||
| TLIB2119 | Carry out maintenance of trailers |
