ISCO Specialization 5113.1.2 Park Guide

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Park Guide: Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature parks.

Essential Skills

  • Ensure Health And Safety Of Visitors
  • Geographical Areas Relevant To Tourism
  • Handle Tour Contract Details
  • Handle Personal Identifiable Information
  • Provide Visitor Information
  • Handle Veterinary Emergencies
  • Escort Visitors To Places Of Interest
  • Welcome Tour Groups
  • Manage Tourist Groups
  • Sightseeing Information
  • Register Visitors
  • Speak Different Languages
  • Monitor Visitor Tours
  • Maintain Relationship With Suppliers
  • Local Geography
  • Inform Visitors At Tour Sites
  • Collect Visitor Fees
  • Use Different Communication Channels
  • Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct In Tourism
  • Provide Tourism Related Information
  • Local Area Tourism Industry
  • Train Guides
  • Perform Clerical Duties
  • Conduct Educational Activities
  • Manage Health And Safety Standards
  • Assemble Visitor Supplies
  • Read Maps
  • Maintain Customer Service
  • Select Visitor Routes
  • Create Solutions To Problems


Optional Skills

  • Measure Customer Feedback
  • Apply Foreign Languages In Tourism
  • Handle Customer Complaints
  • Inspire Enthusiasm For Nature
  • Assist Clients With Special Needs
  • Distribute Local Information Materials
  • Plant Species
  • Tourism Market
  • Monitor Nature Conservation
  • Promote Recreation Activities
  • Maintain Incident Reporting Records
  • Environmental Impact Of Tourism
  • Demonstrate Intercultural Competences In Hospitality Services
  • Animal Species
  • Advise On Nature Conservation
  • Maintain Relationships With Doctors
  • Identify Plants Characteristics
  • Natural Areas Maintenance


Alternative Names

  • National Park Guide
  • Area Ranger
  • National Park Ranger
  • Ranger
  • Countryside Guide
  • Heritage Centre Guide
  • National Trail Officer
  • Wildlife Centre Guide
  • Interpretation Officer
  • Visitor Guide
  • Cultural Heritage Centre Worker
  • Countryside Manager
  • Countryside Ranger
  • Park Interpretation Officer
  • Visitors Centre Worker
  • Amusement Centre Worker
  • Park Ranger
  • Visitors Centre Guide
  • Heritage Centre Worker


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