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: No specific prerequisites
Post training commitments: No commitments
NOT Currently Available in 2022
Flatwater Guide/Instructor Course:
Pre-requisites: Trainee should have completed 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.