1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2

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Contents >> Major Group 4 Community and Personal Service Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 45 Sports and Personal Service Workers >> MINOR GROUP 451 Personal Service and Travel Workers >> UNIT GROUP 4514 Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides

UNIT GROUP 4514 GALLERY, MUSEUM AND TOUR GUIDES

GALLERY, MUSEUM AND TOUR GUIDES direct and guide visitors in galleries and museums, and escort visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours.

Indicative 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.

Tasks Include:

meeting and greeting visitors
controlling visitors' access to exhibits
ensuring safety of collections
maintaining attendance records
planning and rearranging schedules and itineraries
planning, organising and conducting tours
arranging transportation and accommodation for visitors following planned itineraries
arranging entry to places of interest
answering questions, providing commentaries, issuing brochures and tour literature, showing audiovisual presentations, and explaining features and procedures at tour sites
may assist with installing and dismantling exhibits

Occupations:

451411 Gallery or Museum Guide

451412 Tour Guide

451411 GALLERY OR MUSEUM GUIDE

Alternative Title:

Gallery or Museum Attendant

Answers

inquiries

nd directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.

Skill Level: 4

451412 TOUR GUIDE

Alternative Titles:

Tour Escort

Tour Leader

Escorts visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours, and describes and explains points of interest.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

Regional Guide