Able to plan, organise and lead introductory bushwalking day trips

The Leader Level is the entry-level qualification for people leading, or intending to lead, outdoor recreation activities for people at an introductory or beginner level, where the emphasis is on participation in low-technical, low-risk environments rather than developing skills. People who hold this qualification are expected to operate within an organisation's safety management system. Bush Walking Leader is limited to day trips on formed and marked tracks that are in open or bush terrain. The trip may extend to the bushline, or short distance beyond in favourable conditions. River crossings are restricted to minor streams that offer little or no risk and are generally slow moving and no more than ankle deep.

Professional Development: Minimum 12 hours logged professional development over three years in first strand 

Minimum 6 hours professional development in each additional strand

Experience as Leader/Instructor: Minimum 40 hours leader or co-leader experience over past three years for first strand.

Minimum 20 hours leader or co-leader experience in each extra strand

Personal Experience: Minimum 40 hours personal experience per three years in first strand

Minimum 20 hours personal experience for each additional strand.

Note: Extra leadership experience can be logged instead of personal experience

First Aid/CPR: Current 1st Aid Certificate

Attestation: Employer or Principal or Assessor of qualification or Senior Instructor in the discipline attests that the candidate is current in knowledge, skills and experience, fit for role and of good character

Police Check: Yes - include in attestation form