TAS is sub-registered with Tropical North Institute of TAFE to run a full Certificate II and a partial Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation. Students participate in an active combination of theory and practice to fulfil the core, stream and elective course requirements. The course is also blended with a lot of personal growth activities/themes and linked quite directly to leadership of self, others and the community

First Year Students

Term I

• Hiking introduction and day trips to Pete's Falls, Glacier Rock and Centenary Lakes for a navigation exercise day. Class visits from local outdoor gear specialists.
• Expedition for three days to Stannary Hills and the Walsh River

Term II

• White water canoeing introduction with day trips down the Mulgrave and pool sessions at TAS.
• Three day expedition on the Mulgrave River.

Term III

• Climbing, abseiling and caving introduction with day trips to Aeroglen Quarry and Barron Gorge.
• Expedition for three days to Chillagoe for caving and abseiling.

Term IV

• Senior first aid qualification and day trip to Behana Gorge.
• Two day expedition to Davies Creek, Lambs Head walk and Davies Creek Falls.

Second Year Students

Term V

• Introduction to white water kayaking with day trips down the Mulgrave River and pool sessions at TAS.
• Expedition for three days to the Mulgrave River.

Term VI

• Advanced hiking focus with day trips to the Blue Arrow and Walsh' Pyramid.
• Three day journey expedition to summit and traverse Mt Emerald with two waterfall abseils.

Term VII

• Advanced climbing and abseiling with day trips to Aeroglen quarry. Update resuscitation qualifications
• Climbing and Abseiling expedition for three days to Mt Stewart Townsville with indoor climbing session at Anaconda.

Term VIII

• Graduation