Tour Guide Training – Brisbane

TOUR GUIDING FUNDAMENTALS – OVERVIEW

Are you … 

–  Starting a new career?

–  Returning to the tourism industry?

–  Sharing your passion as a retiree or volunteer?

Then this course is designed for YOU.

The three-day course is led by industry professionals who both train and work as professional tour guides and are Accredited Professional Guide members of Tour Guides Australia.

Additional insights and current real-world experiences from accredited tour guides working in a diverse range of settings across Australia, are embedded in the course and shared with participants.

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.

This course is designed to get you ready to start your career as a tour guide and is the recognised pathway to becoming an Accredited Professional Guide and member of Tour Guides Australia.

SEPTEMBER 15, 16 & 18

What’s included

  • Nationally recognised micro credential
  • Small group learning for maximum engagement
  • FREE Affiliate Membership with Tour Guides Australia (valid until end of membership year) – includes access to professional development, discounted training, events & more

Why This Course Matters:

  • Build confidence
  • Improve guest satisfaction
  • Boost your business’s professionalism
  • Get job-ready with practical, industry-relevant skills
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COURSE DETAILS

Locations

Level 16, 307 Queen Street
Brisbane 4000

Course Date

September 15, 16 & 18

Duration

3 days

Course Hours

20 hours

COURSE STRUCTURE

  • What is a Tour Guide?
  • The Visitor Economy
  • Cultural and Social Awareness
  • Storytelling
  • Tour Commentary
  • Organising a Tour
  • Customer Service
  • Interpretation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Starting Your Career

FEES & COSTS

Individuals

  • Standard $750
  • Early Bird $595

Business Packs

  • Standard – $2000 (3 staff)
  • Early Bird – $2000 ( 4 staff)
 
 
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HEAR FROM OUR INDUSTRY LEADERS

Click to watch TGA Vice President Susan Rees on the national shortage in tour guides
Click to listen to Birgitta March, TGA Lead Trainer, talks about the role of Tour Guide being placed on the National Occupation Shortage List.

 

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*Locations around Australia * Micro credential training * Small learning groups * Maximum learning and engagement * Practical, relevant, responsive to industry needs * Become job-ready *

Limited Places Available

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

“Thanks for a very interesting course. You’ve helped me realise how many opportunities are out there. It’s now up to me to make things happen.”

Ben M, Cairns