As a Registered Training Organisation, Outward Bound has the scope to deliver the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation as part of our Instructor training program (Internship). This program is designed not only to provide participants with nationally recognised qualifications, but also the experience to become valued members of our operational team, and the Outdoor Industry as a whole.

The next start date for the Internship program is early January 2011, the closing date for applications is the 22nd of October 2010.

The Internship program is an intensive 8-month program designed to provide all the necessary skills training, experience and qualifications to become an Outdoor Education Instructor. The program is a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, delivered by Outward Bound, who is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The Internship is an Outdoor Experiential Educator training program that aims to develop technical and facilitation skills for outdoor leaders. Methods of training include experience-based training and competency based assessment.

It is an eight month residential program designed to train individuals as Group Instructors and Field Logistics personnel in the field of personal development, using the outdoors as a medium, and experiential education as the method.

The Certificate IV we deliver is unique, in that work experience is built into the course, and participants are immersed in the Outward Bound culture. As 'Staff-in-Training', particpants form a valuable part of the team. The primary aim is to train future staff members, capable of leading groups in the outdoors and through various activities, with the aim of providing quality personal development programs.The program utilises a holistic approach to education. We combine off-the-job training in such things as technical skills, experiential education theory and practice, and facilitation skills, with on-the-job experience under the supervision of Senior Group Instructors, Coordinators, and Trainers.

The Selection Process

We have two intakes of up to 15 interns each per year, in January and July.

Step 1

Complete the ONLINE ENQUIRY form. We accept applications all year round and will include suitable candidates as part of our next selection process. The next closing date is Friday 22nd October 2010, for a start date of early January 2011.

Please note international applications need to be in by 10th of September due to extra time needed for visas.

Step 2

Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to attend our selection weekend held on the 29th-31st of October at our national base in Canberra.

Step 3

Offers of positions will be made in mid November.

TO APPLY NOW PLEASE GO TO THE 'INTERNSHIP ENQUIRY' TAB ON THE VACANCY SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE