451711 - Flight Attendant

Description

Provides services for the safety and comfort of aircraft passengers.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

• • Cabin Crew

Specialisations

• • Cabin Supervisor (Aircraft)
  • Crew Attendant (Air Force)

Skills Assessment Authority

VETASSESS

Caveats

Not eligible if:

Caveat 10

TSS, ENS - The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(7) of the Regulations).

Group: 4517 Travel Attendants

Description

provide services for the safety and comfort of passengers in aircraft, ships and railway sleeping cars.

Tasks

• • managing safety and emergency procedures and making public announcements
  • coordinating the sale of goods to passengers and completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required
  • conducting safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures
  • assisting passengers in emergency drills, carrying out emergency procedures, assisting and directing passengers in emergencies
  • checking passengers' tickets and directing them to seats and cabins
  • tidying aircraft, ship and railway cabins, and receiving and stowing food, equipment and cabin baggage
  • operating galleys, preparing and heating food for passengers, and serving refreshments and meals
  • distributing reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

The occupation Flight Attendant in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job-training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Travel Attendants nec in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job-training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• • 451711 Flight Attendant
  • 451799 Travel Attendants nec