Outdoor Education

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Outdoor Adventure Guide

Outdoor Adventure Guides lead recreational activities, ensuring safety, demonstrating techniques, and checking equipment and weather conditions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Outdoor Activity Instructor

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

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Outdoor Recreation Leader

Outdoor Recreation Leaders supervise community outdoor activities, ensuring safety, providing instruction, and coordinating staff and equipment.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Outdoor Recreation Officer

An Outdoor Recreation Officer coordinates outdoor activities, ensuring safety and proper equipment maintenance while working with diverse groups.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Hiking Guide

A Hiking Guide leads groups on hikes, providing information about the natural environment while ensuring safety and promoting physical activity.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in outdoor education

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30122

Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Recreation Officer Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor + 2 more
SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator
Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Facility Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator Fitness Centre Manager Event Coordinator + 2 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker
Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide + 5 more
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse First Aider
Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Medical Technician Remote Area Nurse First Aider Pool Lifeguard Firefighter Outdoor Adventure Guide Security Officer + 4 more
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse Tour Guide
Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Australian Defence Force Worker Remote Area Nurse Tour Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide + 1 more
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid
On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker
Work Health and Safety Officer Aged Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker Work Health and Safety Officer Aged Care Worker + 2 more
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
On Campus
4 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 4 more
SIS30115

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coach
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach Outdoor Recreation Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer Gym Receptionist Sports Coach Outdoor Recreation Officer + 3 more
SIT40222

Certificate IV in Guiding
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver Outdoor Adventure Guide
Nature Guide Adventure Guide Visitor Information Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Tour Driver Outdoor Adventure Guide Nature Guide Adventure Guide Visitor Information Officer + 3 more
SIS50421

Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $16,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Adventure Guide
Tourism Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Adventure Guide Tourism Operator + 1 more
SIS40621

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $17,543
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Recreation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Outdoor Recreation Officer
SIS20419

Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor Education Assistant Fitness Instructor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Education Assistant Fitness Instructor + 3 more
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid
Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker Security Officer
Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Sports Coach Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker Security Officer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide Sports Coach Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker + 6 more
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid
Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Australian Defence Force Medic
Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Park Ranger Tourism Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Australian Defence Force Medic Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Park Ranger Tourism Operator + 4 more
SIS30619

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
4 weeks
$0 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Tour Guide
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Recreation Officer Hiking Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Outdoor Activity Instructor Outdoor Recreation Leader Tour Guide + 3 more
SISOFLD007

Navigate in Difficult Tracked Environments
Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Park Ranger Hiking Guide
Rescue Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Park Ranger Hiking Guide Rescue Technician + 1 more
AHCMOM216

Operate Side By Side Utility Vehicles
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Construction Labourer Groundskeeper
Property Manager Station Hand Outdoor Recreation Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Construction Labourer Groundskeeper Property Manager Station Hand Outdoor Recreation Officer + 3 more
SISOKYS003

Paddle a Sea Kayak in Exposed Coastal Waters
Distance
2 weeks
$3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Logistics Coordinator
Outdoor Recreation Officer Small Business Owner Outdoor Recreation Leader
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Guide Outdoor Adventure Guide Logistics Coordinator Outdoor Recreation Officer Small Business Owner Outdoor Recreation Leader + 3 more
SISOABL002

Facilitate Adventure-based Learning Activities
Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facilitator Outdoor Recreation Leader Program Coordinator
Environmental Educator Vocational Education Trainer Education Support Officer Youth Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facilitator Outdoor Recreation Leader Program Coordinator Environmental Educator Vocational Education Trainer Education Support Officer Youth Worker + 4 more
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