Courses

CRU Training provides both Day Courses and Qualification Courses for those involved in outdoor education that equip participants in a range of skills including first aid, water safety, food handling, outdoor leadership, Christian theology and more. CRU Training is an approved provider authorised by the NSW State Training Service which means we can deliver some of our courses at substantially subsidised rates.  

Day Courses 

CRU Training provides short training courses that cover first aid and water safety (Bronze Medallion). Depending on the course, the training can be held at one of our campsites, CRU Galston Gorge or CRU Lake Mac or at an external site.

First Aid

CRU Training delivers First Aid training to a diverse range of groups including churches, other campsites and schools. We provide a pre-course workbook, followed by a full day of training and a face to face assessment.

​The full First Aid course (which includes HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid, HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, & HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is priced from $129 per person. We require a minimum of 16 people doing the full course for the course to run.

​The CPR only course (just HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), is priced from $79 per person.  ​

Due to the time and staff involved, if you require a course where some students will be doing just CPR and some doing the full First Aid course, then the per person price will be the same as the full First Aid course. 

Link to Course Outline and Pre-Course Workbook 

Water Rescues (inc. Bronze Medallion)

CRU Training is approved by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia to run the Bronze Medallion course. The course includes a mix of practical and theoretical content including pre-reading and an assessment. The qualification is valid for 1 year. The course runs for one day at a cost of $189 per person and we require a minimum of 10 people. This water safety course equips you to supervise water activities while on CRU camps and perform basic water rescues in aquatic venues. This course is offered for free to all current trainees and CRU Holiday Camp leaders.

Link to Basic Water Rescues Workbook 

Qualification Courses

Nationally Registered Outdoor Recreation Qualifications

CRU Training delivers qualifications in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Leadership and Christian Ministry through the Summit Program and directly to other workplaces. The courses provide the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent to work in outdoor recreation environment, especially those with a focus on Christian ministry.

The following current qualifications and accredited courses are on our scope for delivery:​ 

• SIS20419 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation

• SIS30619 - Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership

• SIS40621 - Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership

• 11237NAT - Certificate IV of Christian Ministry and Theology

• 11238NAT - Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology

• 10742NAT - Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (Superceeded)

Outdoor Recreation – Certificate II

An entry level training program, SIS20419 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation 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. The course runs for 12 months with a mixture of practical, classroom and work-based modes and will take place at CRU Galston, CRU Lake Mac and various national parks, council facilities and campsites. If desired, this qualification can also incorporate units from the Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10742NAT).

Link to Course Outline

Outdoor Leadership – Certificate III and IV

The Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619) 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, and typically includes Year 12 leavers.

The Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40621) includes topics such as planning outdoor activity sessions, facilitating adventure-based learning activities, performing vertical rescues and many more. It is designed to produce highly independent outdoor leaders who can lead a range of complex outdoor activities.

Each of these qualifications are typically delivered as an 18-month traineeship. They involve a mix of practical, classroom and worked-based learning and the training is conducted at CRU Galston Gorge, CRU Lake Mac and offsite at various campsites, council facilities and national parks for selected outdoor recreational activities.

Links to Course Outline for Certificate III and Certificate IV

Christian Ministry and Theology – Certificate IV

This course 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. The course can be delivered in a range of pathways, but not as a NSW Government traineeship. This training will take place at CRU Galston, CRU Lake Mac and various other churches and campsites.

Links to Course Outline for Certificate IV and Certificate IV - RPL

Christian Ministry and Theology – Diploma

This course focuses on training students in the practical skills of Christian ministry and leadership. It builds upon the Certificate IV, and has a focus on biblical interpretation, doctrine and leading Christian ministries. This qualification also has wider implementation avenues for staff who are actively engaged in Christian ministry at church, in other parachurch ministries or who are looking for a pathway to further theological training. The course can be delivered in a range of pathways, but not as a NSW Government traineeship. This training will take place at CRU Galston, CRU Lake Mac and various other churches and campsites.

Links to Course Outline for the Diploma