Description
Plans, organises and provides guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.
Skill Level
2
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Climbing Guide
- Ski Guide
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 4522 Outdoor Adventure Guides
Description
direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting.
Tasks
- meeting members of a tour on arrival and making introductions
- organising and supervising groups involved in outdoor adventures such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting
- setting up and maintaining equipment, and ensuring that equipment is safe and in working condition
- demonstrating and providing instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
- providing advice on safety measures, and ensuring that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
- responding to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and taking appropriate further action if required
- answering questions and advising on local interest points within a specific region
- may maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.