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Unit Group

4617 Travel Attendants

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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