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Tour Guides and Escorts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

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This source lists 19 tasks, including 7 marked Core and 12 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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Core · Task 4540 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.

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Core · Task 4539 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.

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Core · Task 4541 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.

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Core · Task 4538 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Conduct educational activities for school children.

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Core · Task 20135 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.

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Core · Task 4544 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.

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Core · Task 4550 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.

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Supplemental · Task 4545 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid or directing emergency evacuations.

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Supplemental · Task 4553 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.

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Supplemental · Task 4542 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.

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Supplemental · Task 4543 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.

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Supplemental · Task 4554 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.

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Supplemental · Task 20136 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Train other guides and volunteers.

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Supplemental · Task 4547 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.

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Supplemental · Task 4549 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 4548 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Collect fees and tickets from group members.

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Supplemental · Task 4555 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Perform clerical duties, such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, or routing mail and messages.

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Supplemental · Task 4551 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.

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Supplemental · Task 4552 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.

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