451412 Tour Guide

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
451412
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Tour Guide
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
No
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

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

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
4

4514 Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
4514
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

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

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
644.20
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
465.60
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
554.50