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Tas TAFE Adventure Tour Guiding Program

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 1300 655 307

Address: 59 Collins Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Two weeks ago, the Nunatak Adventure Tour Guiding students were out and about for three days following the Tasman Peninsula Circuit along bush tracks, long stretches of board walks and steep, slippery wet eucalyptus banks. This was our final bushwalking trip within the comfort of the Adventure Tour Guiding program before heading into the ... [ 320 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//tasman-pe/

25.01.2022 Last week, two Adventure Tour Guiding groups were finally able to undertake a field trip to the Freycinet National Park. Completing the Freycinet Peninsula Ci...rcuit, the groups became more familiar with the natural and cultural values of the area, the tracks and the campsites. The students focused on guiding a group dependent walkers [their fellow students] for a day, using the leading and group management techniques previously demonstrated by their teachers. The students were also assessed on enhancing their guests experience by interpreting aspects of the natural environment and catering for their group. One group were even asked to provide interpretation to a group from Launceston College, who were also visiting the area. Drysdale is the tourism and hospitality division of TasTAFE. RTO 60142 CRICOS 03041M

24.01.2022 On Tuesday the 11th of September the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students donned their instructor hats and took the Nunatak Adventure Guiding Class for a day of River Crossing training. [ 27 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//river-cro/

24.01.2022 TasTAFE will be offering the following Wilderness First Aid courses for the rest of the year: Full Courses: 5 days 8.45am to 5.30pm Venue: The Lea, Hobart... Thursday 29 August Thursday 5 September 2019 [not including Sat, Sun or Mon] Monday 30 September Friday 4 October 2019 Monday 4 November Friday 8 November 2019 Please Note: Day 4 of the Full Course extends into the evening, finishing at 10.15pm. Wilderness First Aid Refresher 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) 8.45am to 5.30pm (Minimum No. is 12) Venue: The Lea, Hobart 20 & 21 July 2019 * Confirmed 24 & 25 August 2019 5 & 6 October 2019 9 & 10 November 2019 For further information and bookings please email: [email protected] Image: Alex White RTO Code: 60142

23.01.2022 Our team have announced the recipient of the Dave Gardner Student of the Year Award for 2019 is Damon Kirkpatrick. This award was created to recognise the achievements of the most outstanding Adventure Guiding student of the year. Damon has performed at a consistently high level in all subject areas of the Adventure Tour Guiding III program. His exceptional attitude, people skills and commitment to hard work, demonstrate he has all the attributes of an outstanding tour gui...de. Immediately upon completion of his training, Damon commenced employment as a bushwalking guide with Tasmanian Walking Co. and Tasmanian Expeditions. The award has been named to honour the memory of Dave Gardner, a teacher with the Tourism Department at Drysdale from 2000 to 2002. Whilst at Drysdale, Dave developed and coordinated the Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation, in response to a need to train adventure tour guides and outdoor instructors in Tasmania. Dave was a very experienced outdoor guide, leader and instructor with a particular passion for rock climbing and mountaineering. Unfortunately Dave was tragically killed on New Years Eve 2003 in an avalanche on Mt Tasman in New Zealand, whilst guiding a six-day expedition. Today, Damon was presented with a voucher from our award sponsors - Mountain Creek Outdoors to the value of $250. Congratulations Damon on a well deserved win!

21.01.2022 The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students recently headed to the East Coast for two days of Off-track Navigation. In the Wielangta State Forest, students honed their navigation skills in challenging (scrubby undergrowth) yet beautiful floristic structure with ... https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//off-track/

19.01.2022 Two groups of TasTAFE Adventure Guiding III students have recently completed their Sea Kayaking assessment trips in the epic setting of the Tasman National Park. Each trip involved a five-day basecamp at Fortescue Bay in Tasmanias southeast, with the training and assessment focussing on practical skills, paddling skills, sea kayaking rescues, briefings, guiding and leadership skills. We were delighted with the prime autumnal conditions which gave us every opportunity to ex...plore the colossal sea cliffs, discover deep caves and to view marine wildlife, including a visit to an Australian Fur Seal colony and many fly-bys from Australias second largest raptor, the White-Bellied Sea Eagle. Wonderful experiences for all involved!

19.01.2022 TasTAFE will be running a number of Wilderness First Aid Courses this year: Full Courses: Sun 14 Thu 18 April [Kingston] Mon 6 Fri 10 May [Kingston]... Mon 3 Fri 7 June [Kingston] Mon 15 Fri 19 July [Port Sorell] Mon 19 Fri 23 Aug [Kingston] Mon 30 Sep Fri 4 Oct [Kingston] Mon 4 Fri 8 Nov [Kingston] This five day non-residential course for adventure guides, outdoor educators and instructors is designed to build on a basic first aid qualification, with advanced first aid skills for assessing and managing injuries and illness in remote outdoor environments. This course and certification is the standard in Tasmania for guides and educators responsible for the safety of groups in the outdoors. It is led by paramedics and trained outdoor leaders. Cost: Full course: Full fee $450.00 Concession: $350.00 Refresher Courses: Sat 6 Sun 7 April [Kingston] Sat 11 Sun 12 May [Kingston] Sat 8 Sun 9 June [Kingston] Sat 20 Sun 21 July [Port Sorell] Sat 24 Sun 25 Aug [Kingston] Sat 5 Sun 6 Oct [Kingston] Sat 9 Sun 10 Nov [Kingston] Cost: Refresher: Full fee $300.00 Concession: $200.00 Places on the courses are limited, so contact us as soon as possible if you are interested. Contact: Drysdale South Campus, 59 Collins Street, Hobart Tel: 03 6165 5954 Email: [email protected] Image: Matt Jones

18.01.2022 Last month, the Team Tombolo students spent a glorious four days exploring Mt William/wukalina National Park and the Bay of Fires/larapuna as part of the TasTAFE Adventure Tour Guiding Program. Under the supervision of our fearless leaders Cody McCracken and Gemma Gooley, this was ... [ 415 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//bay-of-fi/

17.01.2022 For the final three days before the Adventure Guiding students disappeared into their mid-semester break, they found themselves learning how to not get lost up in the Central Plateau. Navigation is an essential skill for a guide and we [ 324 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//navigatio/

17.01.2022 Two weeks, Team Tombolo embarked on their second adventure to Freycinet National Park, the homeland of the Toorernomairremener clan. The group was blessed with beautiful Spring weather and had an amazing time soaking up another beautiful part of Tasmania. [ 356 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//freycinet/

16.01.2022 Our Adventure Guiding and Tour Guiding students have all completed their studies for the year and are out and about working for the following operators: - Blue Derby Pods Ride - Freycinet Adventures - Freycinet Experience Walk... - Hobart Mountain Bike Tours - McDermotts Coaches - Park Trek - Roaring 40s Kayaking - The Maria Island Walk - Tasmanian Expeditions - Tasmanian Walking Company [Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, Three Capes Lodge walk] - Under Down Under - West Coast Wilderness Railway We are now taking Expressions of Interest for our Adventure Tour Guiding III & IV programs for 2020. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] or 1300 655 307.

15.01.2022 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students hit the bush again recently. The vibes were high and the snow flakes were falling. The students spent the four days consolidating off track Navigation skills ... https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//navigatio/

14.01.2022 "Since finishing TasTAFEs Adventure Tour Guiding program, I have swapped my office in the city for some of the most beautiful and wild places in Tasmania. Ive been given a new lens to see the world around me with an amazing clarity and depth that I didnt have before. I have learnt that every single person I get to meet, whether theyre guests or colleagues have an incredible story just waiting to be heard. The course has changed my life and has opened doors that I could never have imagined". Karl Villaneuva https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//karl-vill/

14.01.2022 With our long-awaited journey along the Overland Track cancelled due to the wild westerly weather and waist deep snow, Team Tombolo headed out to the (mostly) sheltered Freycinet Peninsula for four days to practice guiding and interpretation in the field [ 315 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//freycinet/

14.01.2022 The TasTAFE Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students had to recently change their plans because of a severe weather warning across the state. Proving their flexibility, they spent two days finessing their off-track navigation skills on the slopes of https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//navigatio/

14.01.2022 Just a reminder that we are running a Wilderness First Aid Refresher Course in Hobart on Sat 24th Sun 25th August. There are a few spots still available so get in quick to secure your place! Where: The Lea Scout Centre, Hobart... When Sat 24th Sun 25th August 2019 Cost: $300 Contact us on: E: [email protected] P: 1300 655 307

14.01.2022 Both of our Adventure Tour Guiding III groups have recently experienced a three day bushwalk to Cape Pillar on the Tasman Peninsula. The students were fortunate to have a presentation from Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife about their popular Three Capes Track at Munro Hut on Day 2. The trip also enabled the students to really hone their guiding, interpretation and catering skills, prior to working as guides this summer season.

12.01.2022 Drysdale Centre of Excellence - Inshore Sea Kayaking Skill Set - Enrol in this 6 day course. WHERE Drysdale South: 59 Collins Street, Hobart + In field... WHEN Friday 1 November 2019 from 8.30am Full Day Monday 4 November 2019 from 8.30am Full Day Tuesday 5 - Friday 8 November 2019 Full Days - 4 days TRAINING PROGRAM Day 1 (Friday 1st November): Drysdale Hobart, 59 Collins St, Level 3 Day 2 (Monday 04th November): Practical Skills in surf environment (at venue close to Hobart) Day 3 Day 6: Multi-day expedition somewhere on East Coast (venue dependant on weather conditions) COST Tuition Fee: $289.00 per person plus Additional Fee: $161.00 per person for equipment. SUITABILITY Sea kayakers wishing to develop their expedition skills with a focus on navigation, weather interpretation and packing for multi day expeditions. A pre-selection interview is essential for this course. CONTACT US For more information or to register your interest, please call 1300 655 307. Drysdale is the tourism and hospitality training division of TasTAFE RTO 60142 I CRICOS 03041M

11.01.2022 TasTAFE will be running a Wilderness First Aid Refresher at the Lea Scout Centre on Saturday 6th Sunday 7th April 2019. The cost is $300 which includes tuition, workbook, nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, and a Wilderness First Aid Letter of Completion. Places on the course are limited, so contact us as soon as possible if you are interested. ... Contact: Drysdale South Campus, 59 Collins Street, Hobart Tel: 03 6165 5954 Email: [email protected]

11.01.2022 Last month, the Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation students got kitted up and hit the Tassie Mountain Biking trails for the first time this year. Four excellent days were spent learning the fundamentals of Mountain Biking in a guiding context .... https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//mountain-/

11.01.2022 TasTAFE Drysdale Centre of Excellence are the largest public provider of accredited VET training! Twelve students have recently completed the TasTAFE Enclosed W...aters Sea Kayak Guide course, with the final week held on the Tasman Peninsula at our Fortescue Bay basecamp. The spring weather offered many challenges, but with a 5am start we beat the strengthening north-westerly and found ourselves under the Totem Pole and Candle Stick for sunrise! All students have found a new appreciation for sea kayaking and our incredible marine environment, with some commenting that they will be seeking a second hand kayak as they have discovered a new lifelong passion. We wish our students all the best on their future kayaking endeavours and further paddling development! Drysdale is the tourism and hospitality division of TasTAFE. RTO 60142

10.01.2022 The Nunatak Adventure Tour Guiding group spent three glorious days in the Walls of Jerusalem late last month. After the long drive from Hobart, we headed [ 221 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//walls-of-/

10.01.2022 Both of our Adventure Tour Guiding III groups have recently completed the Overland Track for their last assessment bushwalking trip for the year. Across two seperate trips and departure dates, the groups experienced varied conditions ranging from snow, ice, rain, wind and ... sun.

10.01.2022 "MSR up too high, not up high enough? Do we have the portion sizes right? Careful not to burn the sauce! When is the water ever going to boil? I hope everyones had enough to drink. We definitely didnt have any dietary requirements in this group, right? I need to put my tent up. Careful, dont burn the sauce. Man, my co-guide had my back today! [ 398 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//freycinet/

08.01.2022 The first day of week two kayaking for the Nunatak group began at Nutgrove Bay. This week we had two nominated students each day take on the role as guides. The week was also focused on our skills in interpreting weather. The well-known Fish and Chipper trip was our plan for the day. After getting on the water aided by a breeze, we had the quick trip to Constitution Dock, though experienced strong gusts on the trip back, while practicing our towing. [ 317 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com///kayaking/

08.01.2022 TasTAFE Drysdale - Last week, the first of our Adventure Tour Guiding groups undertook another field trip to the Tasman National Park. Walking a portion of The ...Three Capes Track and incorporating Cape Pillar, Cape Hauy and Cape Raoul, the group became more familiar with the natural and cultural values of the area, the track, the huts and campsites. The students continued to focus on their guiding, catering and navigation skills, plus interpreting aspects of the natural environment. The group also enjoyed a presentation from the Parks & Wildlife Service Host Ranger and a visit to the Tasmanian Walking Companys Cape Pillar Lodge. Two more groups have departed today for a similar experience. Drysdale is the tourism and hospitality division of TasTAFE. RTO 60142

08.01.2022 From Sea Kayaking to Bushwalking ... the TasTAFE Adventure Tour Guiding III students swapped their paddles for their packs and experienced the beautiful Bay of Fires and Mt. William National Park last week. One group [Pandani] walked from North to South, whilst the other group [Fagus] walked South to North, with both groups spending their middle night together at Deep Creek. The trip enabled the students to practice their Guiding, Outdoor Catering and Interpretation skills ...in a beautiful environment. Images: Stuart Carnaby & Larni Davies

07.01.2022 One of our Adventure Tour Guiding students got a huge surprise during her Kayaking assessment at Fortescue Bay last week!

07.01.2022 The Nunatak Adventure Tour Guiding students who chose sea kayaking as their specialisation skill cluster, spent their first week learning basic paddling skills, deep water rescue techniques and how to interpret weather. Our group of nine students and two teachers Tom Keith, from Roaring 40S Kayaking and Gemma Gooley spent the first day in the classroom, then headed down to Short Beach in Sandy Bay for their first paddle. [ 134 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//adventure/

07.01.2022 "I have done a few wilderness first-aid courses throughout my 30+ year career working in the outdoors. I recently completed TasTAFEs 5-day Wilderness First-Aid course, delivered by a wilderness paramedic with 18 years experience, and it is by far the best Ive done. The content is tailored to typical Tasmanian conditions and the multiple scenarios following a logical accident management plan have given me the confidence to tackle any emergency. If you work or play in the ...outdoors, I highly recommend you do this course". Eric Philips - Icetrek Expeditions

07.01.2022 TasTAFE Drysdale Adventure Tour Guiding students have recently completed their last field trip for the year into the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. Two group...s walked separately within the Walls with the students focusing on their final leadership, catering and interpretative assessments. One group consisted of all the female students who focused on female outdoor leadership with teacher, Larni Davies and experienced guide, Adrien Butler. The fellas were led by teacher Bruce Morley and experienced guide, Cody McCracken. A wonderful trip of climbing mountains, amazing weather and learning about the natural and cultural heritage values of this amazing place. If a career in tourism and hospitality is something that excites you, then visit www.tastafe.tas.edu.au to enrol in one of our many courses for 2021! Drysdale is the tourism and hospitality division of TasTAFE. RTO 60142.

06.01.2022 Both of our Adventure Tour Guiding groups are currently focusing on either our Sea Kayaking or Cycling skills clusters. All students experience both .... [ 246 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//adventure/

06.01.2022 The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students recently finished their second week of training to be Flatwater Kayaking Instructors. We paddled the waterfront .... [ 29 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//flatwater/

03.01.2022 Last week, students of the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation course took to the Derwent River, followed by the Leven River in the north of Tasmania. [ 160 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//white-wat/

03.01.2022 The Certificate III in Guiding students enjoyed a visit from the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service Discovery Ranger - Kristin McCutcheon this afternoon. Kristin provided the group with an interactive activity and a Discovery Table to demonstrate different guiding techniques the Rangers adopt in our fabulous National Parks each summer.

02.01.2022 The Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students recently travelled up the Derwent River to learn about crossing rivers. During the day the students learnt to ... https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//river-cro/

01.01.2022 In late Autumn, five Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation students, their instructor Kim Ladiges, and a whole heap of climbing gear squeezed into two cars and headed to Freycinet National Park. With minds full of knots and three-point anchor systems from a pre trip workshop, the students were well prepared for the newly appointed introduction to abseiling short course. Perched safely on the gleaming granite cliffs of Tasmanias infamous east coast the students learnt how to apply their knowledge of three-point anchor systems, whilst ensuring personal and group safety parameters on cliff edges. [ 73 more words ] https://tastafetourguidetraining.wordpress.com//introduct/