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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve listed some of the common questions people have below.
If you need some more information or have another question do get in touch with us.
Is this accreditation a recognised national training framework one?
No, training and assessment is not based on a national training package, but instead based on the Australian Adventure Activity Standard (AAAS).
How do I know that this qualification will be accepted by an employer, school or other group?
The people behind this qualification are all from the walking community in South Australia and have chosen to work together to create an accreditation that is of the highest standards that they are currently using.
There have been many obstacles for people to gain similar qualifications in South Australia and the walking community recognised that there needed to be an easier way for gaining accreditation while maintaining their high standards.
Why is the assessment cost so low?
In years past, bushwalking leader training has been done on a volunteer community basis to keep cost down and to keep a strong community involvement solely for the benefits of the community.
In recent years there has been a move to national training pack-age training that involves a higher training and assessment cost and this has been an impediment for many.
Walking SA, being the peak body for walking in South Australia and a volunteer, community based organisation has seen the need for a community based training to return to South Australia.
If I have done training with another organisation such as Adelaide University, UniSA, Flinders University or Bushwalking Leadership South Australia (BLSA) but haven’t been assessed for any other certificate, can I be assessed by Walking SA Education essentially continuing on from where I was?
In short, yes.
There are some requirements of currency of experience and training that will likely have to be considered but this accreditation is perfect for those who have not completed assessment with another organisation.
Will I need to be a member of Walking SA?
Yes. The first year of membership is included in the assessment fee and following from the first year the membership will give access to professional development, networking and importantly re-accreditation to ensure currency of the qualification. To maintain those benefits you will need to remain a member.
Are there other benefits of this accreditation through Walking SA?
Walking SA, being the peak body for walking in South Australia is uniquely placed to have access to Government, community and industry support. We have arrangements in place for Insurance cover when training, assessing or on Walking SA events or club walks. As well as the walking community support which includes professional development opportunities, networking and, in the future, employment opportunities.