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University of Tasmania

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Diploma of Nature-Based Guiding

  • Diploma

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
A1F

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education

This course does not use ATAR as part of the selection process.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points at 100-level or above). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
  • Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed an AQF Certificate III (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Special consideration

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

  • Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above
  • Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

What you will learn

  • 1 Investigate a range of natural environments, inclusive of ecological processes, landscape formation, and cultural influences.
  • 2 Facilitate outdoor journeys that engage with environmental concepts, natural and cultural histories, and experiences of place.
  • 3 Examine the relationships and influences between a diversity of world views and ways of knowing.
  • 4 Design and implement environmental interpretation and nature-based guiding experiences.
  • Course structure

    The DIploma of Nature-Based Guiding requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising:

    • 75 credit points of Core units
    • 25 credit points of Core Option units

    In the Diploma you will complete all the Core units, and 12.5 credit points from each of the Core Option groups.