SIS40313 CERTIFICATE IV IN OUTDOOR & RECREATION Cricos provider No; 03464K Information Booklet Become a Professional Scuba Diver Fulfill your Dreams Get Certified Make new friends along your journey Worldwide Recognized Certification Travel the World Personal /Professional Growth Give Yourself the Opportunity to discover what s beneath the waves and see the wonderful marine life Study in Australia Gold Coast Campus (Prime Location) Wide MIX of Nationalities from five continents The code, title and current status of Gold Coast Dive Centre courses can be found by visiting the National Register, www.training.gov.au and entering the course code into the search field 1
Mission statement Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College At Gold Coast Dive Center it is our mission to prepare and assist you in developing into the best Scuba Diving Professional that you can be. Our team has the right combination of passion, experience and professionalism. We strive to equip our students with skills and knowledge to become scuba diving professionals that can work in locations all around the world. Using up to date methods, you will learn all things scuba including gear, dive locations and have the opportunity to further develop in specialized scuba diving. We pride ourselves on matching our students to trainer's which help to guide students at their pace, to make the learning experience memorable. At Gold Coast Dive Centre, it is our mission to help you to develop into the Scuba Dive Professional that YOU CAN BE. Gold Coast CAMPUS is in a prime location our friendly multilingual staff, agent / student / school accurate communication with certification recognized worldwide. The College has pride to offer In-House training in a dedicated learning environment, students / Head facilitator 1-1 communication at all times. This course gives students the opportunity to study/work while enjoys the multicultural diversities combined in a safe environment. Get job ready to discover what s beneath the sea professionally get a wide mix of nationalities from five continents in the college. Luis Alonso CEO/Director 2
SIS40313 CERTIFICATE IV IN OUTDOORS & RECREATION Become a professional Scuba Diver Gold Coast Dive Centre is proud to offer Cert III/IV in Outdoor and recreation, where can lead you to a profession recognized all over the world, not all countries recognize qualification gained in Australia. This course can be your new interest or to change career!! Our students will receive a certificate of attainment on completion of the course, students will have the option to chose a worldwide recognized certification in the scuba dive industry. Course Length: 12 Months (52 weeks, made up of 36 weeks tuition, 16 holidays. ) Courses start every Monday; prior to the start of the course it will be an orientation day for you to know Gold Coast Dice Centre facilities that you can use while study with us. All general classes operates all week apart from public holidays(see term calendar) Cost; See 2017/2018 payment options Ø Payments facilities are available and can be organized with the student officer. Ø Discount may apply if full payment is received prior to the course Ø An interview is required prior commencement to discuss your better options for the elective units that it can complement your qualifications. Campus; 2/54-56 Paradise Ave Miami Qld 4220 Ph; 0755720511 Inclusions and Requirements; The fees charged includes everything that students are required to complete the qualifications, including administration fees, gear provided for the practical and materials. Equipment/Tools Required when certification starts: Deep Dive: Computer, Knife, Torch, Compass, Safety Sausage, Camera and Gloves Wreck Dive: Computer, Knife, Torch, Compass, Safety Sausage, Camera and Gloves Night Dive: Computer, Knife, Torch, Back up Torch, Compass, Safety Sausage, Camera and Gloves Drift Dive: Computer, Knife, Compass, Safety Sausage and slate Underwater Photography: Computer, Knife, Torch, Compass, Safety Sausage, Camera and Gloves Full Gear is highly recommended, it is a college requirement that every student should attain they own personal gear at these course stage as part of your professional development training in conjunction with learning on how to look after it, be familiar with all equipment that will maintain you underwater at all times. Each individual student will have the choice to select the well- priced package at student s rates 3
Exclusions; Any other activity offered by the school for the students in their free time or holidays there will be an extra charge, but it will be at student prices Difference from other schools; All students will be trained by our own instructor s not by a third party company, all students will received qualifications by our own CEO/Director and Master Instructor. All students will be trained in the school by doing theory in Miami campus, and practical at the pool or at Wave Break Island. Academic Requirements for Gold Coast Dive Centre Courses The minimum academic entry level for courses at Gold Coast Dive Centre is a pass in the Junior High School (Year 10) Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are required to send a Certified and translated copy of their highest Educational qualification to GCDC or its local Agent, before enrolment can take place. English Entry requirements for Overseas Students The minimum English language entry level for courses at Gold Coast Dive Centre is a pass of 5.5 in a recent IELTS Test, (or equivalent test or assessment), with a minimum of 5.0 in each band. TOEFL 550 is an example of an equivalent English test result. All applicants who are non- native speakers of English are required to send a certified and translated copy of a recent English test to GCDC, (or its local Agent) before enrolment can take place. Important: Make sure you keep copies of your certified Academic and English Language qualifications, as these will also be required by the Australian Embassy when you are applying for your Australian Student Visa. Modes of study: How your course will be delivered: A full description of your course and how and where it will be delivered can be found on our website at www.goldcoastdivecentre.com.au. Basically, it is a mixture of practical diving sessions and theory lessons that continue throughout the course until the outcome has been achieved. A qualified Diving Instructor in a classroom setting delivers classroom theory. Diving instruction at field locations, is delivered by a qualified Diving Instructor in the Pool to start learning confined water skills then the ocean at Wave Break Island to start then in different locations in combination with your training progress Course Assessment: Assessment will be a mixture of written theory tests and examinations in the classroom, plus observation by a qualified instructor on dives. From the combined results of this assessment, students are given a pass or fail mark at the end of each assessment period (10-15 weeks depending on the course) and are expected to achieve a combined 70% score to qualify for an overall pass in the course. Students who register a fail result in any assessment period may be required to re- sit tests and be re- assessed on subsequent dives until they achieve satisfactory progress. Course Outcomes: Full details of structures, timetables, compulsory and elective units and outcomes for all GCDC courses can be found on the GCDC website. 4
Course Credits and Recognized Prior Learning: For safety reasons and because you will be diving as part of a closely-knit team, our program requires that even experienced divers taking the Certificate 3, or Certificate 4 course in Outdoors and Recreation, must participate in all aspects of the course from start to finish. For this reason, course credits and recognition of prior learning will not apply. SIS40313 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Teaching Weeks: 36, Holiday Weeks: 16, Total Weeks: 52 Units 15 Core 16 Elect Unit Code Unit Description NH Core/ Elective BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 40 Core 1 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 18 Core 2 SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities 35 Core 3 SISOODR404A Manage risk in an outdoor activity 25 Core 4 SISOODR405A Develop and coordinate programs incorporating 15 Core 5 outdoor activities SISOOPS306A Interpret weather conditions in the field 20 Core 6 SISOOPS407A Apply search and rescue skills 25 Core 7 SISXCCS404A Address client needs 10 Core 8 SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations 18 Core 9 SISXIND404A Promote compliance with laws and legal 15 Core 10 principles SISXIND405A Conduct projects 15 Core 11 SISXOHS402A Implement and monitor occupational health and 12 Core 12 safety policies SISXRES402A Support implementation of environmental 10 Core 13 management practices SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently 12 Core 14 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Core 15 SISOOPS303A Interpret weather for marine environments 20 Elective 1 SISOSCB301A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum 42 Elective 2 depth of 18 metres SISOSCB306A Perform diver rescues 25 Elective 3 SISOSCB308A Guide a SCUBA dive 25 Elective 4 SISOSCB419A Instruct SCUBA diving skills 40 Elective 5 SISONAV201A Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled 10 Elective 6 environment SISOWWR201A Demonstrate self rescue skills in white water 20 Elective 7 SISOSCB317A Complete a Dive using Enriched Air Nitrox 25 Elective 8 SISOSCB420A Instruct specialised SCUBA diving skills 30 Elective 9 SISOSCB314AA Complete Wreck Dives 20 Elective 10 SISONAV403A Navigate in uncontrolled environments 25 Elective 11 SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues 10 Elective 12 SISOSNK201A Demonstrate snorkelling activities 10 Elective 13 SISOSNK403A Instruct snorkelling skills 20 Elective 14 SISOSCB311A Take Still photographs underwater 15 Elective 15 SITTGDE304 Prepare and present tour commentaries or activities 70 Elective 16 5