ISCO Occupation Group 3423.4 Mountain Guide
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Mountain Guide: Mountain guides assist visitors, interpret natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists on mountain expeditions. They support visitors with activities such as hiking, climbing and skiing in addition to ensuring their safety through monitoring both weather and health conditions.
Essential Skills
- Animate In The Outdoors
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Welcome Tour Groups
- Local Geography
- Read Maps
- Manage Tourist Groups
- Register Visitors
- Follow Ethical Code Of Conduct In Tourism
- Escort Visitors To Places Of Interest
- Sightseeing Information
- Geographical Areas Relevant To Tourism
- Ensure Health And Safety Of Visitors
- Provide Tourism Related Information
- Inform Visitors At Tour Sites
- Collect Visitor Fees
- Handle Personal Identifiable Information
- Maintain Customer Service
- Select Visitor Routes
- Assemble Visitor Supplies
- Handle Tour Contract Details
Optional Skills
- Implement Risk Management For Outdoors
- Work With Different Target Groups
- Assist Clients With Special Needs
- Monitor Use Of Outdoor Equipment
- Conduct Educational Activities
- Distribute Local Information Materials
- Adapt To Different Weather Conditions
- Handle Customer Complaints
- Manage Outdoor Resources
- Analyse Weather Forecast
- Apply Foreign Languages In Tourism
- Maintain Incident Reporting Records
- Animal Species
- Tourism Market
- Perform Clerical Duties
- Measure Customer Feedback
- Camping Gear
- Advise On Nature Conservation
- Adjust Sporting Equipment
- Instruct In Sport
- Local Area Tourism Industry
Alternative Names
- Outdoor Activities Centre Worker
- Expedition Leader
- Alpine Guide
- Expedition Guide
- Mountain Safety Coach
- Hiking Guide
- Rock Climbing Guide
- Ski Guide
- Mountain Walking Guide
- Outdoor Leader
- Mountain Holiday Leader
- Ski-Touring Guide
- Mountain Leader
- Climbing Guide
