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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Conduct arrival transfers for groups or individuals.
  2. Deliver arrival information to customers.
  3. Check-in groups and individuals at accommodation.
  4. Conduct departure transfers for groups and individuals.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

coordinate and provide assistance to customers for at least three arrivals and three departures in a transport terminal

provide local arrival and departure information to above customers on the following as appropriate:

accommodation facilities

geography of hotel and immediate vicinity

accommodation check-in procedures

forthcoming tour arrangements

local time and weather forecast

money exchange rates and available facilities

overview of destination information

tipping

transfer check-in procedures

transfer procedures

welcome and introduction

follow correct procedures at accommodation venues to assist above customers with check-ins and check-outs.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

procedures for arrivals:

identification techniques used within transport terminals

baggage collection procedures

lost baggage procedures

procedures for departures:

duty free requirements

group check-in

outgoing passenger cards

oversize or excess luggage check-in

tax refund procedures

types of transport terminals:

air charter facilities

airports

bus and coach terminals

shipping ports or cruise terminals

train stations

main arrival and departure points and passenger facilities available in transport terminals within the local area

accommodation check-in procedures:

credit card imprint

documentation requirements

group check-in

loyalty membership verification

special requests

formats for standard customer travel documentation and terminology used in:

accommodation and transfer vouchers

operational documentation

rail, air, cruise and coach tickets

use of 24-hour clock

legal obligations of tour operators and guides when providing arrival and departure assistance:

public liability

specific tour related relevant information

duty of care

safety issues when providing arrival and departure assistance at transport terminals and accommodation venues relating to:

baggage as trip hazards

parking of transfer vehicles

safe loading and unloading of baggage and passengers from vehicles

safe movement of people, traffic, parking, and crowd control

traffic considerations

security requirements for:

customers’ personal security

storage of luggage

transfer vehicles.