Are you new to the tourism industry?

Do you aspire to be a tour guide - one of the most rewarding and enriching careers in the visitor economy?

Would you like to be job-ready for employment?

Leading industry association, Tour Guides Australia, is offering a short course designed to provide foundation skills for people interested in a tour guide career.

Participants can expect to gain basic knowledge, skills and understandings across six themes that Tour Guides Australia recognises as minimum industry standards for entry-level professional tour guides:

1. Cultural and social awareness
2. Customer service
3. Occupational health and safety
4. Safety and legislation
5. Storytelling
6. Organising a tour

The 3-day course will run on non-consecutive days:

• Day 1 -  Tuesday  2 July   2024

• Day 2 - Wednesday 3 July  2024

• Day 3 - Friday 5  July  2024

Your course fee includes a complimentary Tour Guides Australia Associate Membership for the current year, valued at $50.00. This membership connects you with our peak industry association and provides opportunities for networking, jobs and further professional development.

Cost      $ 595 

Venue   Robert White Meeting Rooms 1-2, Scots' Hall

                160 Collins Street Level 1 Melbourne