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Outdoor Adventure Instructor

ANZSCO 452215

Employed

1,700

Part-time share

51%

Female share

47%

Median age

27 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Outdoor Adventure Instructor is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, and Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation.

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About this career

Outdoor Adventure Instructors provide adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.

What they typically do

  • Meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions.
  • Organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and white-water rafting.
  • Sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures that equipment is safe and in working condition.
  • Demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation.
  • Provides advice on safety measures, and ensures that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants.
  • Responds to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and takes appropriate further action if required.
  • Answers questions and advises on local interest points within a specific region.
  • May maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
31%
NSW
25.6%
QLD
20.3%
WA
10.7%
SA
7.3%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.4%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Outdoor Adventure Instructor.