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Outdoor Activity Instructor Courses in Busselton

Outdoor Activity Instructors guide participants in outdoor activities, ensuring safety, demonstrating techniques, and maintaining equipment.

    • AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become an Outdoor Activity Instructor in Busselton?

Get qualified to work as an Outdoor Activity Instructor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Outdoor Activity Instructor generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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.

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This industry has seen strong employment growth in recent years. There are currently 6,800 people employed as an Outdoor Activity Instructor in Australia, compared to 1,400 five years ago. Outdoor Activity Instructors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Diploma of Outdoor Leadership is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as an Outdoor Activity Instructor. This course covers topics including activity planning, risk management, legal compliance, weather and environment interpretation and customer service. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership.

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Outdoor Activity Instructor careers

If you're considering a career as an Outdoor Activity Instructor, Busselton offers a range of targeted training opportunities to help you get started. With 11 Outdoor Activity Instructor courses available in this beautiful coastal town, you can choose from beginner courses like the Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation SIS20419 and the Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation SIS30122. For those looking to further their expertise, advanced qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership SIS40621 and the Diploma of Outdoor Leadership SIS50421 are also offered, ensuring you gain well-rounded skills to thrive in this rewarding field.

Busselton’s stunning natural environment creates an ideal backdrop for outdoor education, making it a prime location for obtaining credentials in this sector. By enrolling in courses such as Wilderness First Aid SISSS00126 and Guide a Raft on Grade 4 Rivers SISORAF003, you'll equip yourself with essential skills that are highly valued in various job roles, including Outdoor Recreation Officer and Outdoor Adventure Guide. These qualifications not only enhance your proficiency as an instructor but also broaden your job prospects in the vibrant Busselton area.

The courses available in Busselton span various aspects of outdoor activities. Explore options like Lead Climb Single Pitches, Natural Surfaces SISOCLM003 or Use Snow Craft Skills for Alpine Touring SISOSKT003 to discover diverse techniques applicable to recreational leadership. Moreover, these Outdoor Education courses will prepare you for engaging roles such as Hiking Guide and Outdoor Recreation Leader. Embrace the chance to work in an industry that combines passion for the outdoors with the opportunity to inspire others.