Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
SIS40621
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.
Delivery
Face to Face & Online
Location
CYC Adventures
Duration
Up to 2 Years
QCE Credits
This course contributes to QCE Credits. Please see your Careers advisor for more information.
Fees
There are no additional fees to the learner.
Entry Requirements
Learners are required to take a Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment pre-enrolment. This will help us support you if necessary in achieving a successful course outcome.
Possible Pathway Options
Learners may work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
Possible Career Outcomes
Outdoor Activity Instructor, Outdoor Recreation Leader, Outdoor Recreation Officer
Course Units
To complete SIS40621 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, learners must complete twelve (12) core units and fifteen (15) elective units.
Training and Assessment
Learners are expected to engage in class/chat sessions on a regular basis, meet course requirements and undertake a certain amount of self-directed preparation, reading and practice at their initiative and in their own time.
Assessments include observation of performance, assignments, questioning, quizzes, simulations, online short responses and group tasks.
Digital Equipment
Learners will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to Learner.Link. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
Download the Course Description here
*Correct at time of publication, subject to change
19 January 2026
Face to Face & Online
Location
CYC Adventures
Duration
Up to 2 Years
QCE Credits
This course contributes to QCE Credits. Please see your Careers advisor for more information.
Fees
There are no additional fees to the learner.
Entry Requirements
Learners are required to take a Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment pre-enrolment. This will help us support you if necessary in achieving a successful course outcome.
Possible Pathway Options
Learners may work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.
Possible Career Outcomes
Outdoor Activity Instructor, Outdoor Recreation Leader, Outdoor Recreation Officer
Course Units
To complete SIS40621 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, learners must complete twelve (12) core units and fifteen (15) elective units.
| Core Units | |
| 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 outdoor 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* | |
| SISOBWG002 | Bushwalk in difficult tracked environments |
| SISOBWG004 | Cross rivers during bushwalks |
| SISOBWG006 | Lead bushwalks in difficult tracked environments |
| SISOFLD007 | Navigate in difficult tracked environments |
| SISOCNE002 | Paddle a canoe on inland water |
| 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 |
| SISOCYT001 | Set up, maintain and repair bicycles |
| SISOCYT005 | Ride off road bicycles on intermediate trails |
| SISOCYT009 | Lead off road cycling activities on intermediate trails |
| SISOSRF001 | Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres |
| SISOSFR004 | Lead surfing activities, small waves and basic manoeuvres |
| SISORSC007 | Perform basic surf rescues |
Training and Assessment
Learners are expected to engage in class/chat sessions on a regular basis, meet course requirements and undertake a certain amount of self-directed preparation, reading and practice at their initiative and in their own time.
Assessments include observation of performance, assignments, questioning, quizzes, simulations, online short responses and group tasks.
Digital Equipment
Learners will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to Learner.Link. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
Download the Course Description here
*Correct at time of publication, subject to change
19 January 2026
Upcoming Programs
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| SIS40621 - CYCAdventures - 2026 | 19/01/2026 | 31/12/2026 | $0.00 |