State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

452216: Trekking Guide

Description

Plans, organises and provides guided bushwalking and trekking trips for individuals or groups.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 452216

Alternative Titles

• Bushwalking Guide

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Unit 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.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 452211: Bungy Jump Master  
• 452212: Fishing Guide  
• 452213: Hunting Guide  
• 452214: Mountain or Glacier Guide  
• 452215: Outdoor Adventure Instructor  
• 452217: Whitewater Rafting Guide  
• 452299: Outdoor Adventure Guides nec  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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