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451611: Tourist Information Officer
Skill Level 4| Assessing Authority: N/A
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State Eligibility Details
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DAMA
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ANZSCO Code
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Possible Visa Options
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 489 State/Territory nominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 489 Family SponsoredLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 485 Graduate WorkLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 482 TSS: Medium & Short termLIN 19/048 Visa Subclass 482 Labour Agreement - DAMAVisa Subclass 186 ENS: TRT & DELIN 19/049 Visa Subclass 187 RSMS: TRT & DELIN 19/047 Visa 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 489 List ACT Australian Capital Territory NSW New South Wales NT Northern Territory QLD Queensland ('Offshore' list) SA South Australia TAS Tasmania VIC Victoria WA Western Australia (General stream) Occupation MAY be eligible Occupation in the 'Supplementary Skilled List' or 'Special Conditions Apply' Occupation NOT on relevant 'State Occupation List', or 'Closed' status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements Occupation MAY be available for onshore applicants Occupation MAY NOT be eligible -
State/Territory Eligibility Details
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DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement
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451611: Tourist Information Officer
- Provides travel and accommodation information to tourists. May work in a call centre.
- Skill Level 4
- Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Description
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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
- Plan and organise travel and accommodation for clients, and provide travel and accommodation information to tourists.
- 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.
Description
Indicative Skill Level
- 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 2019-2020
- Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.2, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/1220.0
