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Unit Group
4617 Travel Attendants
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
4617 Travel Attendants
Provide services for the safety and comfort of passengers in aircraft, ships and railway sleeping cars.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation
461731 Flight Attendant
Provides services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.
Alternative title
- Cabin Crew
Specialisations
- Cabin Supervisor (Aircraft)
- Crew Attendant (Air Force)
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Assists passengers with boarding and disembarking the aircraft, and provides assistance and support to passengers with specific needs or medical conditions
- Conducts pre-flight safety briefings and demonstrates the use of safety equipment while ensuring passengers comply with safety regulations and procedures during the flight
- Serves meals, beverages and snacks to passengers during the flight
- Performs emergency procedures in response to in-flight emergencies or equipment malfunctions of the aeroplane
- Makes announcements during the flight and informs passengers about safety procedures and protocols
- Performs safety checks and maintains cleanliness of the aircraft cabin
- Responds to passenger enquiries and resolves any issues or complaints
Occupation
461799 Travel Attendants nec
This occupation group covers Travel Attendants not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 4
Occupations in this group include:
- Cruise Attendant
- Marine Steward
- Purser