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International Students

There are several year long accredited study options for outdoor recreation within TAFE NSW Western Institute.

We are accepting applications for the 2009 !!!

All applications must be made through TAFE International Students page.

The courses offered in 2009 are:

The Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation is based at Lithgow College. This course is aimed at preparing students to work as an assistant guide or assistant leader in the outdoors at the completion of their course. You will learn group facilitation skills, advanced communication skills, outdoor logistical and risk management skills.

You will also develop practical skills in advanced first aid and safety, bushwalking and navigation, abseiling and climbing, flat water canoeing and adventure based learning.

Students undertaking this course should posses some limited or basic skills in outdoor activities and environments or a desire to become an accredited outdoor leader.

The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation based at Moss Vale in NSW

This course focuses on preparing committed people to undertake outdoor recreation, outdoor education and adventure guiding opportunities in this growing sector of the recreation industry. Skills learned are advanced bushwalking, flat water canoeing, low and high ropes, rock climbing, swift water rescue and wilderness first aid. Cross-country skiing and white water rafting are elective options (available at an additional cost). Training is provided by experienced instructors in each field of expertise, within a classroom and practical learning framework, designed to ensure theory supports and informs practice throughout the year. A variety of work placement experiences in additional to this discretionary work option are a critical and compulsory requirement of the program.

Students wishing to undertake this course will require some advanced outdoor technical skills in a number of disciplines.

What do I do next?

Contact us for advice on what course would best suit your prior experience, knowledge and skills.

You must use the TAFE NSW - International students website (below) to continue with your application, we are listed on the site. You will find all the information you require about your application and TAFE NSW services. http://www.studyintafe.edu.au/index.htm 

You may be required to apply for an Australian Visa.  Click here to apply for an Australian visa

We are also able to assist you with accommodation. You can use these links to get infomartion about places to stay in Lithgow or rental options.

We will organise mandatory work placement that may be paid or unpaid. International students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the course semester and full-time during their vacation.

After enrolling in TAFE NSW, you may apply to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) for a Student Visa with Permission to Work.  Use this link to find information about applying for a work permit visa. We have extensive links with employers in Australia who employ outdoor recreation staff and want to employ our students in training and graduation.

'Our commitment it to provide high quality graduates in outdoor education....
leadership and technical skills training ......
to meet the needs of employers in the outdoor profession.'