This official SA AIA document outlines the full competency, qualification, and professional practice requirements for individuals seeking recognition as a Certified Professional Adventure Tourist Guide (SA). It forms part of SA AIA’s national Professional Designations Framework and provides a complete overview of the technical, ethical, and operational standards expected of professional adventure tourist guides in South Africa.
 
The framework includes detailed guidance on:
• Underlying qualifications and RPL pathways
• Core, professional, and technical competencies
• Designation awarding criteria and evidence requirements
• CPD and renewal obligations
• Logbook, first aid, and compliance standards
• Ethics, disciplinary processes, and progression pathways
 
This document is essential for guides, assessors, employers, training providers, and regulators working within the adventure tourism sector.