TASC Outdoor Leadership Level 3 study plan

Define outdoor leadership and list the core roles and responsibilities of a Level 3 leader

Compare directive, democratic, and situational leadership styles and state when each is appropriate

Identify the stages of group development and describe leader actions that fit each stage

Build a personal glossary of 30 leadership terms with one-sentence definitions

Explain how to set and communicate clear group goals and expectations before a trip

Describe techniques for building trust, psychological safety, and inclusion in mixed-ability groups

Outline a process for giving constructive feedback and resolving interpersonal conflict

Analyze three short written group scenarios and choose a leadership response for each

Describe decision-making models used in the field and when to apply each

Explain how to assess risk tolerance and share decisions with a group

Draft a briefing script that sets tone, rules, and safety expectations

Practice delivering the briefing aloud and record a self-review

Summarize the leader's legal and ethical duties, including duty of care and informed consent concepts

Explain how to plan a route and itinerary suited to group ability and conditions

Identify the components of a trip plan and emergency contact sheet

Connect leadership decisions to safety outcomes in two worked examples

Describe common outdoor hazards and how to identify them before and during an activity

Explain the risk assessment process and complete a written risk assessment

Outline emergency response steps, including scene assessment and calling for help

List the contents of a group first aid and repair kit and justify each item

Compare navigation methods and explain how to keep the group oriented

Describe weather and environmental factors that change trip plans and how to adapt

Explain leave-no-trace principles and how to apply them in practice

Identify equipment checks and maintenance routines for group gear

Describe how to manage incidents, including evacuation decisions and group care during an emergency

Explain how to debrief an incident and record lessons learned

Outline how to support participants after a stressful event

Run a tabletop emergency scenario and document your decisions

Review all notes and consolidate key concepts into a single study summary

Complete a full-length practice test under timed conditions

Analyze missed questions and close knowledge gaps in both domains

Rehearse final explanations for the highest-weight topics