Careers in the Outdoors
Training Pathways
News & Updates
SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
https://training.gov.au/training/details/SIS30619/qualdetails
Outdoor Activity and Recreation Provider
- Rock Climbing Guide
- Skiing instructor
- School Camp Activity Instructor
- Water sports instructor (Kayaking, Rafting, Canoeing, Surfing guides and instructors, etc)
- Fishing Tour Provider
- Travel Guide
Program Officer (Outdoor Camps)
- School Camp Activity Instructor
- School Camp Program Assistant
- School Camp Facilitator
- Outdoor Education Teacher
Program Logistics and Team Leaders
- Outdoor Camp Manager
- Outdoor Camp Activities Programmer
- Recreation Risk Manager
- Camp Administrator
- Recreation Events Manager
- Programs Co-ordinator
Outdoor Educators
- Bush Kindergarden Teacher
- Primary School Teacher (P-6)
- Secondary School Teacher (7-12)
- TAFE Teacher
- University Lecturer
- School Camp Teacher
- Zoo & Parks Teacher
Paid Positions at State Activity Peaks, Clubs and Community Groups
- Social Media Manager
- Administration Assistant
- Events co-ordinator
- Finance Officer
- Field Staff Manager
- Project Officer
- Policy Writer
- Community Group Manager
Bush Adventure Therapist / Outdoor Health
- Wilderness Adventure Therapist
- Adventure Intervention Officer
- Bush Adventure Therapy Facilitator
- Director Therapist
- Outdoor Educators
Qualification Pathways
TAFE & Registered Training Organisations (RTOS)
- Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
- Diploma of Outdoor Recreation
- Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma of Communication & Social Media
- Diploma of Outdoor Education
- Diploma of Early Childhood
- Diploma of Youth Work
Higher Education
- Bachelor of Nature Tourism
- Bachelor of Education
- (P-12 and/or Outdoor Education)
- Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration)
- Bachelor Degree (Finance, Business, Marketing, Tourism, etc.)
- Bachelor of Business Management
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Graduate study in Family Therapy and System Therapy
- Masters of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work
- Masters of Teaching
Where to Study
Tertiary Courses – TAFE & Registered Training Organisations (RTOS)
Tertiary Courses – Universities
Federation University
La Trobe Uni
Maddy Bennett, Operations Officer at Outdoors Victoria, shares insights into the various pathways into a career in the outdoors and highlights the wide range of opportunities available in the sector in this ABC Regional Victoria Saturday Breakfast.
