OSCA 2024 · 461632 · Skill level 3
Tour Guide: OSCA 461632
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Tour Guide is OSCA 2024 code 461632. It corresponds to ANZSCO 451412 Tour Guide, which is on the CSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 461632
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 451412
Tour Guide
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 451412
The job
What a tour guide does
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.
Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Tour Leader
Specialisations
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tour Guide
- Marine Tour Guide
Main tasks
Main 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
Unit group 4616
Other occupations in Tourist Guides and Information Officers
Questions
OSCA 461632: common questions
What is the OSCA code for tour guide?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 461632?
Is Tour Guide on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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