Hiking Guide Courses
A Hiking Guide leads groups on hikes, providing information about the natural environment while ensuring safety and promoting physical activity.
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Medium
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Hiking Guide
Get qualified to work as a Hiking Guide with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIS20419
Duration
1 day - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The SIS20419 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration.
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Duration
1 day - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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SIS30619
Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
Begin a career in your favourite outdoor activity with the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619). This nationally recognised qualification will give you the confidence to co-ordinate a group activity as well as interpret the weather and environmental conditions, operate communications equipment, maintain equipment, manage group safety, and respond to an emergency. Choose career electives in abseiling, bushwalking, climbing, cycle touring, horse riding, 4WD, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting,...
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Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
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Blended, On Campus
The Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership equips you for a dynamic career in outdoor education and recreation. Tailored to industry demands, it offers practical outdoor lab sessions to apply your campus-based learning. Gain expertise in natural environments, group leadership, and planning, unlocking varied career opportunities.
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Blended, On Campus
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SISOFLD007
The SISOFLD007 Navigate in Difficult Tracked Environments enhances competence during outdoor recreation. Participants are required to bring their own camping and bushwalking gear, food, and water containers. Provided equipment includes First Aid kits, PLBs, GPS devices, maps, and compasses. The unit equips leaders, guides, or instructors in organisations offering outdoor activities, where navigating unreliable tracks, natural obstacles, and changing weather conditions demands adjustments to planned routes...
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How much does a Hiking Guide earn?
In Australia, a full time Hiking Guide generally earns $1,100 per week ($57,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Hiking Guide?
This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 6,800 people working as outdoor activity instructors in Australia and some of them specialise as Hiking Guides. Hiking Guides may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Hiking Guide?
If you’re planning a career as a Hiking Guide, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership. You’ll cover topics including organising group activities and interpreting weather and environment conditions. This course also explores managing group safety, responding to an emergency and operating communications equipment. A Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation may also be suitable.
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A Hiking Guide takes groups of participants on hikes in natural areas. You might work with people in targeted groups such as tourists or beginning hikers or you might take experienced hikers for more advanced tours. Hiking Guides may provide information on the natural environment or about the area where they are located.
Hiking Guides should be physically fit and knowledgeable about hiking trails. It’s important that you have good interpersonal skills and can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Hiking Guides may promote or advertise their activities and be passionate about physical activity. You’ll ensure safety standards are being met during hiking activities.
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