Qualifications Explained
You can work towards qualifications in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Leadership and Christian Ministry while at Summit.
Overview
Courses at Summit provide the skills and knowledge for you to be competent to work in an outdoor recreation environment, especially those with a focus on Christian ministry.
All of our courses involve a mix of practical, classroom and work-based learning and will take place at CRU Galston, CRU Lake Mac and various national parks, council facilities and campsites.
Our trainers are highly skilled with years of on the ground experience in outdoor education, ministry and working with young people, and many come with either bachelor or master qualifications in theology, education and leadership.
Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
YEAR 1 & 2
Focuses on training students in the practical skills of Christian ministry. It contains a focus on understanding how to communicate the truth of God to kids on camps. This qualification also has wider implementation avenues for staff who are actively engaged in Christian ministry at church, or in other parachurch ministries.
Course code: 11237NAT
Note: The course can be delivered in a range of pathways, but not as a NSW Government traineeship.
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
YEAR 1
An entry level training program that provides an entry pathway for new outdoor recreation staff. It provides participants with the skills and knowledge to be competent in performing core skills in outdoor recreation environments and assisting in a range of outdoor activities.
Course code: SIS20419
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
YEAR 2
Equips participants to lead and supervise recreational activities according to predetermined activity plans, adjusting plans as needed to suit different abilities and conditions. This course is aimed at those wishing to gain basic outdoor recreation skills either to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
Course code: SIS30619
Stay on for more
Stay on after your two years for an extended program and work towards additional qualifications including Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40621) and Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology (11238NAT).
Training delivered by The Crusader Union of Australia (RTO Code 90717), trading as CRU Training.
The Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation, Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership and Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership are available as subsidised courses through the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative.
