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

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 8 Elementary Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 83 Elementary Service Workers >> 831 Elementary Service Workers >> 8312 Ushers, Porters and Related Workers >> 8312-11 Ticket Collector or Usher

8312-11	Ticket Collector or Usher
	Venue Attendant

Collects tickets or admission passes and ushers patrons to their seats at entertainment, sporting or recreational venues.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is completion of compulsory secondary education or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

prepares venue for patrons and sets up merchandising displays
checks or collects patrons' tickets or admission passes, assists patrons with special needs and ushers to seats
deals with latecomers according to company policies and procedures
monitors behaviour during performances and responds to, and controls potentially disruptive behaviour
distributes passes to patrons leaving at intervals or temporarily during performances
checks premises after performances, collecting lost property, turning off lights and locking up
may sell programs, brochures or other products
may carry out routine stock control and cash handling procedures
may operate turnstiles at sporting or recreational venues

Specialisations:
Entertainment Usher
Gatekeeper
Turnstile Attendant