SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Pursue a rewarding career in leading in the great outdoors
Become a leader in the outdoor recreation industry and gain essential employability skills in marine and land-based outdoor adventure and recreation.
Students receive hands-on experience guiding outdoor activities, including snorkelling, kayaking and bushwalking.
Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
Take the plunge into leadership
Become a leader in the outdoor recreation industry. This qualification is aimed at employability in the marine and land-based outdoor adventure and recreation industry, with employment outcomes such as hiking, kayaking, and snorkelling leaders/guides, charter boat crew, and leaders for camps, expeditions, and adventure tours, among many others.
During the course, you will undertake the planning, risk management, finalisation and leading of multiple outdoor activities to prepare you for various adventures.
This is a fun, challenging, and exciting qualification that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to take the first steps into an amazing, growing industry.
This qualification starts yearly in Semester 1, with full-time study options available at our Fremantle campus.
- lead and guide snorkeling, kayaking and bushwalking outdoor activities
- techniques to demonstrate and instruct skills for adventure activities
- manage groups of participants in an outdoor environment
- first aid, water rescue and response to emergencies skills
- navigation, communication systems and weather interpretation
- work health and safety, hazard identification, assess and control risks for activities
- minimal environmental impact practices
- manage and maintain equipment for outdoor activities
- logistics of outdoor operations and providing a quality service
- carry out inspections of trailers
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.
- enjoy being physically active and participating in exercise
- be a team player
- be adventurous and up for a challenge
- be enthusiastic and energetic
- have basic risk management knowledge
- turn 18 years old whilst studying the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $71.75 |
| PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment | $73.20 | $22.05 | $22.25 |
| SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.00 |
| SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities | $219.60 | $66.15 | $28.00 |
| SISOPLN005 Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities | $195.20 | $58.80 | $45.00 |
| SISXCCS001 Provide quality service | $122.00 | $36.75 | $4.75 |
| SISXEMR001 Respond to emergency situations | $73.20 | $22.05 | $39.25 |
| SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities | $73.20 | $22.05 | $2.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$87.84 | $26.46 | $98.25 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $21.50 |
|
|
$48.80 | $14.70 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $99.50 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $39.25 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $67.25 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $28.00 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,942.24 | $629.50 | $2,571.74 |
| Concession | $585.06 | $629.50 | $1,214.56 |
Semester 2, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISOPLN001 Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities | $170.80 | $51.45 | $122.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$317.20 | $95.55 | $99.50 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $66.75 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $62.50 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $62.00 |
|
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $60.75 |
Semester 2, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,317.60 | $474.00 | $1,791.60 |
| Concession | $396.90 | $474.00 | $870.90 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $146.40 | $44.10 | $71.75 |
| SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact | $122.00 | $36.75 | $62.00 |
| SISOPLN004 Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities | $219.60 | $66.15 | $28.00 |
| SISOPLN005 Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities | $195.20 | $58.80 | $45.00 |
| SISXCCS001 Provide quality service | $122.00 | $36.75 | $4.75 |
| SISXEMR001 Respond to emergency situations | $73.20 | $22.05 | $39.25 |
| SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities | $73.20 | $22.05 | $2.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$87.84 | $26.46 | $98.25 |
|
|
$78.08 | $23.52 | $40.00 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $21.50 |
|
|
$48.80 | $14.70 | $62.75 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $99.50 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $39.25 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $67.25 |
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $28.00 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,751.92 | $710.00 | $2,461.92 |
| Concession | $527.73 | $710.00 | $1,237.73 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUAOPE013 Operate communications systems and equipment | $73.20 | $22.05 | $22.25 |
| SISOPLN001 Finalise operation of outdoor recreation activities | $170.80 | $51.45 | $122.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$317.20 | $95.55 | $99.50 |
|
|
$122.00 | $36.75 | $66.75 |
|
|
$170.80 | $51.45 | $62.50 |
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $62.00 |
|
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $60.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $1,390.80 | $496.25 | $1,887.05 |
| Concession | $418.95 | $496.25 | $915.20 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.