4521 FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

FITNESS INSTRUCTORS direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

Skill Level: 4

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:

• consulting with various Health Professionals to develop and design fitness programs
• designing individual fitness programs based on assessment of the client's age, level of fitness, goals and abilities
• delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities in a safe and creative manner
• demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines
• setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition
• teaching and advising on the use of fitness equipment
• ensuring clients are aware of and adhere to safety and injury prevention procedures
• reporting accidents and preparing accident reports
• maintaining a working knowledge of current health and safety standards and ensuring working practices and procedures conform to current legislation
• maintaining current first aid certificates

Related Occupation:

• 452111 Fitness Instructor
  
  

452111 FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Directs, instructs and guides individuals or groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Aerobics Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Physical Fitness Trainer

 

4522 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in outdoor adventure activities such as bungy jumping, fishing and hunting, mountaineering, trekking and whitewater rafting.

Skill Level: 4

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

Related Occupations:

• 452211 Bungy Jump Master
• 452212 Fishing Guide
• 452213 Hunting Guide
• 452214 Mountain or Glacier Guide
• 452215 Outdoor Adventure Instructor
• 452216 Trekking Guide
• 452217 Whitewater Rafting Guide
• 452299 Outdoor Adventure Guides nec
  
  

452211 BUNGY JUMP MASTER
Directs, supervises and controls bungy jumping activities for individuals.

Skill Level: 4

452212 FISHING GUIDE
Plans, organises and provides guided fishing trips for individuals or groups.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Fly Fishing Guide
• Ocean Fishing Guide

 

452213 HUNTING GUIDE

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

Skill Level: 4

452214 MOUNTAIN OR GLACIER GUIDE

Plans, organises and provides guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Climbing Guide
• Ski Guide
  
  

452215 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE INSTRUCTOR

Alternative Title:Outdoor Adventure Leader
Provides adventure-based experiential education in outdoor adventure and bushcraft.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Abseiling Instructor
• Adventure Challenge Instructor
• Hang-gliding Instructor
• Outdoor Education Teacher
• Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
• Paragliding Instructor
• Rock Climbing Instructor
  
  

452216 TREKKING GUIDE

Alternative Title: Bushwalking Guide
Plans, organises and provides guided bushwalking and trekking trips for individuals or groups.

Skill Level: 4

452217 WHITEWATER RAFTING GUIDE
Plans, organises and provides guided rafting and kayaking trips for individuals or groups on whitewater rivers.

Skill Level: 4

452299 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES NEC
This occupation group covers Outdoor Adventure Guides not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 4

Occupations in this group include:

• Caving Guide
• Cycle Touring Guide
• Horse Trekking Guide
• Sea Kayaking Guide

 

4523 SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS

SPORTS COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND OFFICIALS coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events.

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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years 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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

The occupation Sports Development Officer has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years 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.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks:

• coaching, training and instructing sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities
• planning and directing game strategies, developing play patterns and analysing game progress
• motivating Sportspersons and supervising practice sessions
• recruiting players and other coaching staff
• arranging entries into sporting competitions
• promoting sports and skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport
• officiating at sporting events to enforce rules
• coordinating and directing sporting activities, and liaising with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport

Related Occupations:

• 452311 Diving Instructor (Open Water)
• 452312 Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
• 452313 Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
• 452314 Snowsport Instructor
• 452315 Swimming Coach or Instructor
• 452316 Tennis Coach
• 452317 Other Sports Coach or Instructor
• 452318 Dog and Horse Racing Official
• 452321 Sports Development Officer
• 452322 Sports Umpire
• 452323 Other Sports Official
  
  

452311 DIVING INSTRUCTOR (OPEN WATER)

Trains and instructs recreational or commercial open water divers in diving techniques, safety and the correct use of diving equipment. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Dive Master
• Scuba Instructor
• Snorkelling Instructor
• Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Instructor
  
  

452312 GYMNASTICS COACH OR INSTRUCTOR

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in gymnastics by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Callisthenics Instructor
• Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach
  
  

452313 HORSE RIDING COACH OR INSTRUCTOR

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Dressage Instructor
• Polo Coach
• Show Jumping Instructor
  
  

452314 SNOWSPORT INSTRUCTOR

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in snow skiing, snowboarding or other snowsports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Skiing Instructor
• Snowboarding Instructor
  
  

452315 SWIMMING COACH OR INSTRUCTOR

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in swimming by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Diving Coach
• Learn to Swim Instructor
  
  

452316 TENNIS COACH

Coaches, trains and instructs participants in tennis by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

452317 OTHER SPORTS COACH OR INSTRUCTOR
Coaches, trains and instructs participants in other sports by analysing their performances and developing their abilities. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Basketball Coach
• Cricket Coach
• Football Coach
• Sports Trainer
• Windsurfing Instructor
  
  

452318 DOG OR HORSE RACING OFFICIAL

Alternative Title: Race Steward

Coordinates and directs horse or dog racing activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce racing rules and regulations. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Handicapper (Racing)
  
  

452321 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people and other special groups in sport. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 2

452322 SPORTS UMPIRE

Alternative Title:Referee

Officiates at sporting events, such as netball, hockey, football, basketball, cricket, boxing and wrestling matches, by interpreting and enforcing match rules. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Linesperson (Sport)

 

452323 OTHER SPORTS OFFICIAL

Coordinates and directs sporting activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce sporting rules and regulations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisation:

• Timekeeper (Sports)

 

4524 SPORTSPERSONS

SPORTSPERSONS participate in sporting events for monetary gain either as individuals or as members of a team.

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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years 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.

Some occupations may require high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks:

• maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
• attending regular practice sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness
• deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
• assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
• competing in sporting events
• adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
• promoting water safety awareness and undertaking rescue of persons in difficulty in the water
• undertaking sports promotional activities and television appearances

Related Occupations:

• 452411 Footballer
• 452412 Golfer
• 452413 Jockey
• 452414 Lifeguard
• 452499 Sportspersons nec
  
  

452411 FOOTBALLER

Plays football professionally in competitions. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Australian Rules Footballer
• Rugby League Footballer
• Rugby Union Footballer
• Soccer Player
  
  

452412 GOLFER

Plays golf professionally in tournaments or as a resident professional, and organises golf-related activities. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

452413 JOCKEY

Rides horses in competitive races, race trials, and in exercise. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Apprentice Jockey
• Steeplechase Jockey
  
  

452414 LIFEGUARD

Looks after the safety of people at beaches or swimming pools through accident prevention and rescue, and educating the public on water safety. This occupation requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 3

452499 SPORTSPERSONS NEC

This occupation groups covers Sportspersons not elsewhere classified. This occupation group requires high levels of physical fitness, sporting ability and personal commitment as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Occupations in this group include:

• Athlete
• Cricketer
• Cyclist
• Racing Driver
• Surfer
• Tennis Player