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ANZSCO 451799

Travel Attendants nec

Skill level 3Assessed by VETASSESSNo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

This occupation group covers Travel Attendants not elsewhere classified.

Skill level 4

Includes

  • Marine Steward

Unit group 4517

Travel Attendants

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

Indicative 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.

Tasks include

  • 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
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  • 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

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Travel Attendants nec, skill level 4

Major group
4 Community and Personal Service Workers
Sub-major group
45 Sports and Personal Service Workers
Minor group
451 Personal Service and Travel Workers
Unit group
4517 Travel Attendants

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
On-balance
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation