Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a range of guiding skills combined with a substantial depth of subject matter knowledge. They work with some independence and under limited supervision using discretion and judgement to resolve problems.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Job roles
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a guide in many tourism industry sectors. Guides at this level usually work in particular areas or sites, including attractions, cultural and heritage sites, in tourist precincts, in marine and national parks, in wineries or onboard day or extended cruise vessels.

Possible job titles include:
cultural guide
heritage guide
interpretive guide
museum guide
nature-based site guide
site guide
tour guide
walking guide
winery guide.