Outdoor Leader
Outdoor Leader is a qualification offered by MSC for people organising and leading day tramps on clearly formed tracks, and/or leading overnight camps close to road or track ends.
Those who complete the award are able to provide leadership, and an enjoyable training experience in basic bush skills.
Qualified Outdoor Leaders are issued with an MSC Instructor Warrant of Appointment. This warrant enables the volunteer to instruct as a representative of MSC and is revalidated every three years.
Course Includes:
- Prerequisites
- Environmental care
- Clothing and equipment
- Outdoor Skills: Moving with a group, Navigation Weather, Campcraft, Water Safety, Trip Planning
- Leadership
- Presentation Skills
- Risk and Crisis Management
Other Notes:
PREREQUISITES
Prior to the assessment the candidate will:
Have logged no less than 10 days of experience on day tramps or fixed overnight camps (a day = six hours minimum)
And an additional five days as a leader or co-leader of such events.
These are minimum requirements. Extra days are advised so that a broad range of outdoor experience is obtained.
