General Description
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
ANZSCO Skill Level: 3、4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- 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.
The occupation Gallery or Museum Guide in this unit group has 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.
Task Information
- 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
Occupations in this group:
（1）451411 GALLERY OR MUSEUM GUIDE
Alternative Title: Gallery or Museum Attendant
Answers inquiries and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum.
（2）451412 TOUR GUIDE
Alternative Titles: Tour Escort、Tour Leader
Escorts visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours, and describes and explains points of interest.
Specialisation: Regional Guide