OSCA 461632: Tour Guide
Accompanies and guides visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours and experiences, and describes and explains points of interest and cultural or historical significance. May deliver information in languages other than English. This record sits in Tourist Guides and Information Officers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 3 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Accompanies and guides visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours and experiences, and describes and explains points of interest and cultural or historical significance. May deliver information in languages other than English.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 46 Personal Service, Sports and Fitness Workers
- Minor group
- 461 Personal Service and Travel Workers
- Unit group
- 4616 Tourist Guides and Information Officers
Tasks
- Accompanies and guides visitors on tours, providing information and explanations about points of interest, and cultural, ecological or historical significance
- Transports visitors to and from their accommodation and points of interest
- Prepares and delivers informative and engaging commentary during tours
- Ensures the safety and wellbeing of tour participants throughout the tour
- Assists with the coordination and logistics of transportation, accommodation and meals for tour groups
- Provides recommendations and suggestions to visitors regarding local attractions, activities and services
- Answers questions and provides assistance to visitors, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise during the tour
- Conducts research to stay updated on local history, culture, ecology and attractions to enhance tour commentary
- Collaborates with other tour guides and tourism professionals to develop tour itineraries and experiences
- Maintains accurate records of tour schedules, participant numbers, and any incidents or feedback received
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Tour Leader
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Compare OSCA 461632 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code461632 Tour Guide | 461631 Gallery or Museum Guide | 461633 Tourist Information Officer |
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| Official role definition | Accompanies and guides visitors on sightseeing, educational and other tours and experiences, and describes and explains points of interest and cultural or historical significance. May deliver information in languages other than English. | Answers enquiries and directs and guides visitors in a gallery or museum. | Provides local and regional travel and accommodation information to tourists. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 3 | Skill Level 4 | Skill Level 4 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 461632 do?
Tour Guide is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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