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451611: Tourist Information Officer
Skill Level 4| Assessing Authority: N/A
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Visa Type Eligibility *Caveats Legislative Instrument MLTSSL STSOL ROL Visa Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 State/Territory nominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 Family SponsoredLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 485 Graduate WorkLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 482 TSS: Medium & Short termLIN 19/048 Labour Agreement DAMAVisa Subclass 186 ENS: TRT & DELIN 19/049 Visa Subclass 187 RSMS: TRTLIN 19/047 Visa Subclass 494 SESR: Employer SponsoredLIN 19/219,
LIN 19/260Visa Subclass 407 Training: Enhance skillsLIN 19/050 *Caveats / Applicable circumstances:
No conditions apply
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State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table
State/Territory Nomination Visa Subclass 190 Visa Subclass 491 List ACT Australian Capital Territory NSW New South Wales NT Northern Territory QLD Queensland (Offshore) SA South Australia TAS Tasmania Category 1 (Graduates) VIC Victoria WA Western Australia (General stream) Occupation is in the State/Territory skilled occupation list and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific State/Territory nomination requirements (relevant work experience, suitable employment offer, etc.) Occupation MAY be eligible if you meet the State/Territory nomination requirements Occupation MAY NOT be eligible -
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451611: Tourist Information Officer
Description
Provides travel and accommodation information to tourists. May work in a call centre.
Skill Level 4
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Assessing Authority
- Alternative Titles
- Tourist Adviser
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Unit Group 4516: Tourism and Travel Advisers
Description
Plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.
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, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupation Travel Consultant in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.- Tasks
- Determining clients' requirements for travel, accommodation and special interests
- Suggesting itineraries based on available travel routes and cost, availability and convenience of transport
- Making and confirming travel and accommodation reservations and informing clients of bus, plane, ship and train connections
- Notifying clients of travel dates, baggage limits, and medical and visa requirements
- Providing information on tourist attractions and tour availability, and procedures for dealing with lost and stolen documents
- Assisting with travel clearances
- Collecting payments and issuing clients' itineraries, relevant documentation, tickets for travel and vouchers for accommodation
- Providing information on travel insurance, relevant government regulations such as customs regulations, and use of credit cards and traveller's cheques
- Answering inquiries from tourists and offering suggestions about tours, travel routes, accommodation and local customs
- Providing literature and information on local and interstate tours and places of interest
- Discussing transport availability and cost
- May work in a call centre
- Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 451612: Travel Consultant
- Occupation ceilings program year 2020-2021
- Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0
