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An Outdoor Adventure Guide takes groups of participants for recreational activities such as white water rafting, abseiling or scuba diving. You’ll demonstrate correct techniques and make sure participants are taking part safely. Outdoor Adventure Guides check equipment is working properly and monitor weather conditions.
Outdoor Adventure Guides should be physically fit and enjoy working outside. You’ll need to be good at interacting with people from a range of backgrounds and should have strong communication skills. Outdoor Adventure Guides should be able to make safety a priority and be able to manage their time well.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Outdoor Adventure Guide.
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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, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, or caving. Enquire now to find out the scope of different electives and the opportunities for enrollment..
Average duration: 6 months.
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..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Outdoor Adventure Guide generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 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.
The number of people employed in this field has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 6,800 people employed as an Outdoor Adventure Guide in Australia, compared to 1,400 five years ago. Outdoor Adventure Guides may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership is a good qualification if you’d like to work as an Outdoor Adventure Guide. This course covers a range of topics including organising group activities and interpreting weather and environment conditions. You’ll also learn to manage group safety, respond to an emergency and operate communications equipment. You could also consider a Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation.
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Here are some potential career pathways within outdoor education and tour guides. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Outdoor Education
Hiking Guide
$960 weekly pay
Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Recreation Officer
Outdoor Activity Instructor
$1,250 weekly pay
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Tour Guides
Tour Advisor
Tour Coordinator
Tour Guide
$1,150 weekly pay
Tourism Operator
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