Tour Driver Courses
A Tour Driver conducts guided tours, provides information on attractions, manages bookings, and must have strong organisational and customer service skills.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Tour Driver
Get qualified to work as a Tour Driver with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
TLI31222
Duration
7 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Learn how to safely drive and operate commercial vehicles with the TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations. This nationally recognised qualification is the training requirement for most commercial vehicle licences in Australia including buses, coaches, tip trucks, line-haul and delivery vehicles, forestry vehicles, waste vehicles and more. During your studies you will learn how to drive in a range of traffic conditions, ensure the safety of your vehicle, and complete mandatory paperwork. You will a...
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Duration
7 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SIT40222
Become a tour guide this year with the SIT40222 Certificate IV in Guiding. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work as a tourist guide, leading tour groups and presenting commentaries and activities. You’ll gain skills in customer service, communication, and workplace safety, and graduate with the skills to develop professional knowledge of your region including the history, culture, and available tourist attractions. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, tour guide ca...
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MAR31021
Get the skills you need to skipper inland commercial vessels (up to 24 metres) with the MAR31021 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters). This nationally recognised qualification is accredited with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The course covers: routine vessel maintenance, navigating inland waters, navigational watch duties, vessel environmental management, seamanship operations, manoeuvring vessels within near coastal waters, shipboard safety and vessel abandonme...
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How much does a Tour Driver earn?
In Australia, a full time Tour Driver generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Tour Driver?
This industry has experienced strong growth in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 4,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Tour Driver. Tour Drivers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Tour Driver?
If a career as a Tour Driver interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Guiding. You’ll develop the skills to lead tour groups and manage touring programs. A Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management may also be appropriate.
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A Tour Driver conducts guided tours of tourist destinations. You might also provide information about points of interest and answer questions from guests. Tour Drivers might be involved in planning tours and deciding which destinations to include. You might take bookings, meet guests on arrival and liaise with tourist attractions and other service providers.
Tour Drivers should be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important that you have good customer service skills and can communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. Tour Drivers should have strong problem solving abilities and may have to be flexible when required.
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