Major Group: 4 - Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-Major Group: 45 - Sports and Personal Service Workers
Minor Group: 452 - Sports and Fitness Workers
Unit Group: 4522 - Outdoor Adventure Guides
Description
Provides adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.
Specialisations
- Abseiling Instructor
- Adventure Challenge Instructor
- Hang-gliding Instructor
- Outdoor Education Teacher
- Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
- Paragliding Instructor
- Rock Climbing Instructor
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 4522: Outdoor Adventure Guides
Description
Direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting.
Indicative Skill Level 3
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Bungy Jump Master and Mountain Glacier Guide in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
- Meeting members of a tour on arrival and making introductions
- Organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting
- Setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that equipment is safe and in working condition
- Demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
- Providing advice on safety measures, and ensuring that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
- Responding to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and taking appropriate further action if required
- Answering questions and advising on local interest points within a specific region
- May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work
Unit Group 4522: Outdoor Adventure Guides
Type | Weekly Earnings | Annual Salary | Average Age |
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Males | $ 736.40 estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution | $ 38,293 | 32.8 |
Females | $ 385.20 | $ 20,030 | 32.8 |
Persons | $ 557.80 | $ 29,006 | 32.8 |
Complete list of Average Salary 2021 by occupation
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0