Training and Subsidies
If you are an active member of the club and would like to contribute back, we have a variety of subsidies available for various training courses.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Residency:
- You must be a local resident, AND
- You must be an RMIT student or a member of the general public
- Exchange students are NOT eligible
- Trip Participation:
- You must have run 2 trips in the last 12 months, OR
- You must have been on 6 trips in the last 6 months
- Social Trips DO NOT count
How to apply for a subsidy
After being recommended by a relevant convenor (if necessary), you are required to attend a committee meeting to ask for your subsidy. Committee meeting dates are posted on the trips calendar. Prior to the committee meeting, email our Exec Committee (exec [at] roc [dot] org [dot] au) to let them know of your agenda item. You must then explain to the committee your involvement in the club and why you should be granted a subsidy. All subsidies are approved on a case by case basis.
How much is subsidised
As mentioned above, each course has a percent level of subsidy of your total cost of that course. However, irrespective of that, there is a cap on how much we can pay. Even though not all these caps have been advertised above, you can always enquire about it at a committee meeting when you come to request subsidy or prior to that by sending us an email. Check top of the page for contact.
For example, consider you are taking a First-Aid Level 2 course. If you do it from some Provider A that charges $110 or less, you will get reimbursed 100% of it, which is $110 or less, depending upon the actual cost. However, if you do it from some Provider B that charges $250, you will only get reimbursed up to $110.
Available Training Subsidies in 2022
In 2022 we are subsidising the following courses under various categories.
First Aid
Level 2 First Aid:
100% subsidy up to $150 is available. 10 places available.
Pre-requisites: No specific prerequisites
Post training commitments: No commitments
NB: Any current RMIT student can complete Level 2 First Aid for free through the university
Wilderness First Aid:
75% subsidy up to $337.50 is available. 8 Positions available
Pre-requisites: Trainees must be regularly leading/participating in trips in areas at least 1-2h away from medical assistance
Post training commitments: No commitments
Rock Climbing
SPG Training:
80% subsidy up to $556 is available. 5 places available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
SPG Assessment:
50% subsidy up to $247 is available. 2 places available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
MPG Training:
80% subsidy up to $556 is available. 4 places available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
MPG Assessment:
50% subsidy up to $287 is available. 1 place available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
Climbing Instructor Training:
80% subsidy up to $436 is available. 2 places available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
Climbing Instructor Assessment:
50% subsidy up to $287.50 is available. 1 place available.
Pre-requisites: See little book of climbing
Post training commitments: See little book of climbing
Canyoning
Canyoning Basic Leader Training:
80% subsidy up to $540 is available. 2 places available.
Completed through NZ Canyoning School. Please note trainee pays for non-course expenses
Pre-requisites: TBC
Post training commitments: Run 2 trips or 4 days canyoning with the club passing on knowledge gained
Canyoning Advanced Leader ‘Master the Canyon’ Training:
80% subsidy up to $900 is available. 1 place available.
Completed through NZ Canyoning School. Please note trainee pays for non-course expenses
Pre-requisites: TBC
Post training commitments: Run 2 trips or \4 days canyoning with the club passing on knowledge gained
Paddling
Swiftwater Rescue:
80% subsidy up to $408 is available. 3 places available.
Pre-requisites: Trainee should have completed internal whitewater leader starter course, and lead on at least 3 whitewater trips in the past 12 months
Post training commitments: Instruct on at least 1 whitewater leader starter course, and lead on at least 2 whitewater trips on grade 3 rivers
Sea Guide/Instructor:
80% subsidy up to $316 is available. 3 places available.
Pre-requisites: Trainee should have lead on at least 5 touring/sea kayaking trips in the past 12 months, two of which were overnight trips
Post training commitments: Lead at least 2 sea kayaking trips, and be willing to provide training to other leaders involved in touring/sea kayaking (equivalent to the flatwater guide course)
Surfing
Community Lifesaving Certificate:
80% subsidy up to $280 is available. 2 places available.
Pre-requisites: No specific prerequisites
Post training commitments: No commitments
Snow Sports
Avalance Rescue:
80% subsidy up to $256 is available. 4 places available.
Pre-requisites: been on at least four ROC snow trips and to have helped or run at least one snow trip. This can be included in the four snow trips. The trip can be a beginner friendly day trip or helping out with the intro weekend trip.
Post training commitments: run at least one trip and to run one theory session for the club, such as what you need to consider prior to going backcountry, such as weather and gear. Or running a beacon search session, which can be done at the beach (in summer) or the ATC centre at Hotham (winter).
Not currently available
Flatwater Guide/Instructor Course:
Pre-requisites: Trainee should have completed the internal kayaking leader starter course, and lead on at least 3 kayaking trips in the past 12 months
Post training commitments: Instruct on at least 1 kayak leader starter course, and lead on at least 2 touring kayaking trips
Kayak School NZ
Please note trainee pays for non-course expenses
Pre-requisites: Trainee should have lead on at least 10 kayaking trips in the past 12 months
Post training commitments: Lead at least 3 whitewater trips on grade 3 rivers
Application Process
Applications will be announced at the beginning and at the middle of the year. Applicants need to write a 100-500 word application about why they are a suitable candidate to receive club funding.
Applications should include:
- Involvement and commitment in the club
- Locations and activities in which you participate
Your application will either be shortlisted, unsuccessful or you may be recommended for a different course than for what you have applied.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be asked to attend a committee meeting for funding approval.