Whitewater Rafting Guide 452217

SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional 

Description
Plans, organises and provides guided rafting and kayaking trips for individuals or groups on whitewater rivers.

Skill Level 4

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats Not eligible if: Caveat 10
The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

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.

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.