452215 - Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Description
Provides adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
Specialisations
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- Abseiling Instructor
- Adventure Challenge Instructor
- Hang-gliding Instructor
- Outdoor Education Teacher
- Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
- Paragliding Instructor
- Rock Climbing Instructor
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
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.
Tasks
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- 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
Skill Level
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.
Occupations in this Group
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- 452211 Bungy Jump Master
- 452212 Fishing Guide
- 452213 Hunting Guide
- 452214 Mountain or Glacier Guide
- 452215 Outdoor Adventure Instructor
- 452216 Trekking Guide
- 452217 Whitewater Rafting Guide
- 452299 Outdoor Adventure Guides nec
