Domestic Student Outdoor Leadership Application Form 2025

If you require any assistance while completing this application form, please contact Student Admissions on +61 2 4980 2377

RTO 91191

Please read before completing application form

For information regarding your privacy please see the Avondale VET Privacy Notice VET Privacy Notice » Avondale

The application process is as follows:

Stage 1:

1. Complete and submit this application with all supporting documents (see below for details).

2. After submitting this application an email will be sent with a link to a Medical Form. This needs to be completed as soon as possible as it will be reviewed as part of the application.

3. Once all supporting documents are received the application will be reviewed.

Staged 2:

1. Phone interview with the course convener/trainer - references identified during the interview can be contacted.

2. Successful applicants will be sent a Letter of Offer.

You may be requested to complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment as part of your application process if this is the case you will be emailed a link.

Supporting Documents to be completed and uploaded:

You will need to upload the following documents on page 6, we recommend finding/completing/scanning them first before starting the application - ensure that all documents are either pdf, png or jpeg:

1. Photo Identification (eg: driver's license or passport)

2. Evidence of Australian Citizenship (eg: passport, birth certificate or, Australian citizenship certificate)

3. Evidence of highest completed qualification - High School Certificate (HSC) or any other qualification (e.g. Certificate III or higher) transcript

4. Activity Logbook - only complete if you have prior experience in outdoor recreation experience (formal or informal e.g. bushwalking, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, etc). Download the activity logbook here. For an example of how to complete the activity logbook download the example here.

5. If applying for credit transfer, provide a copy of your relevant transcript

If any part of the application is found to contain falsified information, you risk your application being denied, Letter of Offer being withdrawn or your removal from the course.

Physical Requirements Reminder:

Students should be able to meet the physical requirements of activities included in the course, this means participating in trips that include hiking, camping, and sleeping outdoors with limited assistance. Students should be able to carry their own pack, be comfortable with heights and being away from home, able to camp in remote locations, and be able to undertake physically demanding activities working in small groups.

Course

Please select the course below to indicate that this is the course you wish to apply for.

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CERTIVOL.25 - Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership 2025)
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 Lake Macquarie Campus
14 places available

DIPOL.25 - Diploma of Outdoor Leadership (Diploma in Outdoor Leadership 2025)
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 Lake Macquarie Campus
18 places available

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Personal Details

For information regarding your privacy please see the Avondale VET Privacy Notice VET Privacy Notice » Avondale

Please complete all required personal details below:

* Please enter the name that you used when you applied for your Unique Student Identifier (USI), including any middle names.

Title

First Given Name*

Second Given Name (Middle)* - if applicable

Family Name/Surname*

Known By (Preferred Name)

Birth Date

Gender

Female

Male

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015, we, Avondale University, can be prevented from issuing you with a nationally recognised VET qualification or statement of attainment when you complete your course if you do not have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). In addition, we are required to include your USI in the data we submit to NCVER. If you have not yet obtained a USI you can apply for it directly.

*Please ensure the name used in the application is the same as your registered Unique Student Identifier (USI), including any middle names.

E-mail Address (Personal)

Mobile Number (Personal)

Other Contact Number (Home/Work)

Have you previously studied at Avondale?

Yes

Previous Avondale Student ID Number:

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Residential Address

Start typing your permanent home address into the Lookup field and then select the address that matches yours from the list.

Alternatively, enter your address details manually using the link provided.

Residential Address - Lookup

Address - Home - Unit/Flat Number

Address - Home - Street/Lot number

Address - Home - Street Name

Address - Home - Suburb

Address - Home - Post Code

Address - Home - State

Address - Home - Country

Is your Postal Address the same as your Residential Address?

Postal Address - Lookup

Address - Postal - Unit/Flat Number

Address - Postal - Street/Lot number

Address - Postal - Street Name

Address - Postal - Suburb

Address - Postal - Post Code

Address - Postal - State

Address - Postal - Country

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Emergency Contact Details

Please complete all required emergency contact details below.

This information will be used if we need to contact someone in the event of an emergency and we are unable to contact you.

Contact - Relationship

First Name

Surname

Mobile Number

Home/Work Phone Number

E-mail Address

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Secondary Contact Details

Avondale University (Avondale) is subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000. Avondale will not disclose your personal information without your consent unless Avondale is under a legal obligation to do so.

If you are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment you MUST give permission for a secondary contact to be consulted regarding your studies and finances.

I give Avondale staff permission to speak to my secondary contact regarding:

(Tick all applicable)

Student Account and Financial Information, including provision of statements of account.

Application, enrolment and academic information.

Nothing. I do not give permission.

Is your secondary contact the same person as your emergency contact person on the previous page?

Yes

Relationship - Secondary Contact

First Name - Secondary Contact

Surname - Secondary Contact

E-mail Address - Secondary Contact

Mobile Phone Number - Secondary Contact

Do you have an additional contact that you would like to give Avondale permission to speak to?

Yes

Relationship - Additional Contact

First Name - Additional Contact

Surname - Additional Contact

E-mail Address - Additional Contact

Mobile Phone Number - Additional Contact

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

AVETMISS Government Information

Please complete all required fields below

1. In what country were you born?

If you were born outside of Australia, what year did you arrive in Australia?

2. What is your citizenship status this year?

3. What is your primary language?

4. How well do you speak English

5. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

6. Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition which is likely to affect your study? The disclosure of a disability is confidential information.

Not Stated

Yes

If yes, please indicate the areas of disability, impairment, or long-term condition in the following list. (You may indicate more than one area).

*For a definition of each disability listed below please download the document found here and go to page 12.

7. Are you still attending school (K-12)?

Not Stated

Yes

8. What is your highest COMPLETED school level?

9. What year did you completed your highest school level?

10. Have you SUCCESSFULLY completed any other qualifications?

Not Stated

Yes

If Yes, tick ANY applicable qualification boxes:

11. Which of the following categories BEST describes your current employment status?

12. Which of the following reasons BEST describes you undertaking this study?

13. Education Level of Parent or Guardian 1

14. Education Level of Parent or Guardian 2

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Supporting Documentation

Avondale requires the following documents to be provided upon application:

1. Photo Identification (eg: driver's license or passport)

2. Evidence of Australian Citizenship (eg: passport, birth certificate or, Australian citizenship certificate)

3. Evidence of Highest completed qualification - transcript

4. Outdoor Activity Logbook

NOTE: ensure that all documents are either pdf, png or jpeg.

1. Photo Identification: (Required)

2. Evidence of Australian Citizenship: (Required) - If you have already uploaded your passport for photo identification, you will need to upload it again here.

3. Qualifications Document 1: Please ensure the document is clearly identifiable as yours eg: Has your name clearly showing.

Qualifications Document 2: (if needed) Please ensure the document is clearly identifiable as yours eg: Has your name clearly showing.

4. Do you have any previous outdoor recreation experience? (formal or informal e.g. bushwalking, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, etc)

Yes

(4.) Completed Outdoor Activity Logbook

Please download, complete and upload the outdoor activity logbook to help us understand your level of experience. (Example logbook)

Do you wish to apply for Credit Transfer or RPL?

CT - This is only available if you have already successfully completed units of competency with the same code as the units offered in this course.

RPL - This is available if you have not completed relevant units of competency however, you do have extensive prior experience relevant to the knowledge and skills that will be covered in this course.

Credit Transfer/RPL

CT - Please provide a copy of your Statement of Attainment IF you are applying for Credit Transfer for any unit of competency that is part of this qualification that you have previously completed through another registered training provider or with Avondale University.

RPL - Please upload any documented evidence of your prior knowledge and skills relevant to this course

Qualifications Document:

Qualifications or Other Document:

Do you have another document to upload?

Please upload below

Do you have another document to upload?

Please upload below

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Campus Accommodation

Do you require accommodation on Lake Macquarie Campus? (You will be able to apply for accommodation once you get a Letter of Offer)

Yes

Undecided

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Declaration

Please complete all required fields below

Terms and Conditions

Please read our Student Agreement HERE.

I agree to the conditions as stated in the above Student Agreement, and confirm that all information provided in this application is true and correct.

I have provided all required supporting evidence

I understand that this course includes physical activities that such as lifting, swimming, carrying heavy items (e.g. backpacks, canoes, kayaks), climbing, and abseiling; and that I am required to sleep away from home in the outdoors as part of the learning requirements of this course

I understand that it is my responsibility to note important dates such as census dates and take appropriate actions if required

I understand that withdrawing from this course after census date that I will be liable for any course fees incurred for that trimester

(Only to be ticked if you gave Avondale permission to speak to a secondary contact regarding your studies and finances) I understand the permissions remains in effect for the duration of my studies at Avondale and will contact Avondale in writing if I wish to withdraw or change this authority.

I understand that all Invoices, Statements of Accounts and any other Financial Information will go directly to my Avondale email account and subsequently I will need to forward this information onto the person/s responsible for payment.

Work Placement / Simulation requirements

For more information about Outdoor Leadership placements/simulations see the website

I understand that I may be required to provide the following and that I am responsible for any associated costs:

* National police clearance

* Working with children check

Media/Photography

Avondale may take photographs of students while they are involved in educational or associated activities and events. Do you give permission for your photographs to be used in marketing, advertising, and social media?

Yes

Digital Signature

Draw It
Clear

Date

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Domestic Student Outdoor Leadership Application Form 2025

Please read before completing application form

Course

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Personal Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Residential Address

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Emergency Contact Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Secondary Contact Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.AVETMISS Government Information

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Supporting Documentation

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Campus Accommodation

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.Declaration

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Personal Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Residential Address

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Emergency Contact Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Secondary Contact Details

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

AVETMISS Government Information

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Supporting Documentation

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Campus Accommodation

To save and return to your application at a later time, just click the 'Save' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be emailed a link to your application.

Declaration