Leading in Outdoor Journeys unit (ENV203)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit, you develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake and lead extended journeys in remote natural environment and consolidate your outdoor and environmental education journey skills, environmental knowledge, and outdoor leadership. Theory and practical work encourage the development of safe practice, sound judgment, understanding of self, care for others and the environment, preparation skills, environmental interpretation, and the ability to critically learn from experience. 

Summary

Unit name	Leading in Outdoor Journeys
Unit code	ENV203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Marcus Morse
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop leadership skills for outdoor journeys such as safe travel, navigation, fauna and flora interpretation, group management, minimal impact practices, personal well-being, and weather interpretation.
• Research and present aspects of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or environmental management and present findings to a group.
• Plan, prepare for, and lead extended journeys in remote outdoor environments.
• Communicate critical thinking through writing, speaking, teamwork and academic integrity.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
050999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,382.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points of introductory units

Teaching

Assessment	Practical Fieldwork Assessment (25%)|Reflective Essay (25%)|Research Report and Presentation (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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