Outdoor Adventure Guide
OFO Code: 342302
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 342302
- Occupation
- Outdoor Adventure Guide
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
- Unit group
- 3423 · Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Program Leaders
Official description
Fitness and recreation instructors and program leaders lead, guide and instruct groups and individuals in recreational, fitness or outdoor adventure activities.
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Fishing Guide, Outdoor Adventure Instructor, Shark Swimming Guide, Dolphin Swimming Guide, Horse Trekking Guides, Sea Kayaking Guide, Adventure Tourism Operator, Diving Operator, Cycle Touring Guides, Mountain Guide, Outdoor Recreation Guide, Trekking Guide, Hiking Guide, Team Building Operator, Adventure Safari Guide, White-water Rafting Guide, Snorkelling Guide, Outdoor Adventure Leader, River Rafting Guide, Bungee Jump Master, Hunting Guide, Kayaking Guide, River Kayaking Guide, Horse Riding Instructor
- Instructing in the use of equipment
- Evaluating and monitoring clients’ abilities and fitness and recommending activities
- Planning and carrying out recreational and fitness activities
- Monitoring recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Explaining and enforcing safety procedures, rules and regulations
- Demonstrating and teaching body movements, concepts and skills used in fitness routines and recreational activities
2. Demand status
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3. Salary evidence
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
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