State Eligibility Summary Table - ANZSCO 451611

State Eligibility Details - ANZSCO 451611

451611: Tourist Information Officer

Description

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.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 451611

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.

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

• 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 programme year 2018-2019
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• IMMI 18/051, IMMI 18/048, IMMI 18/049, IMMI 18/43, IMMI 18/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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