1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 63 Intermediate Service Workers >> 639 Miscellaneous Intermediate Service Workers >> 6397 Travel and Tourism Agents >> 6397-15 Tour Guide

6397-15	Tour Guide
	Tour Leader
	Tour Escort

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

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

escorts tourists or visitors through pre-set itineraries involving regions, cities, buildings, exhibitions, national parks or other places of interest
plans or re-arranges schedules and itineraries
arranges entry to places of interest such as museums, other buildings and nature reserves
provides tour commentaries
answers questions and issues brochures and tour literature
meets and greets visitors at airports and accompanies them to accommodation
reports complaints to agencies
provides in-depth information on particular sites such as arts centres, historic houses, museums and zoos
may arrange accommodation or travel bookings
may drive vehicles or boats

Specialisations:
Regional Guide