Where these jobs are in Australia
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Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/performing-arts-technicians?occupationCode=3995
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.
Requisite Education:
Most occupations 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)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- Yes, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations
- maintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipment
- selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls
- positioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances
- applying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds
- designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
- setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
- selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation
399511 Broadcast Transmitter Operator ANZSCO
Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) ANZSCO
Sets up and operates cameras to photograph scenes for film, television or video productions.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisation:
- Focus Puller (Film)
399513 Light Technician ANZSCO
Positions and controls lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
399514 Make Up Artist ANZSCO
Designs and applies make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
399515 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer ANZSCO
Builds, repairs and restores musical instruments, and modifies and tunes them to owners’ specifications.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Specialisation:
- Piano Tuner
399516 Sound Technician ANZSCO
Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisations:
- Audio Operator
- Dubbing Machine Operator
- Foley Artist
- Re-recording Mixer
- Sound Editor
- Sound Effects Person
- Sound Mixer
- Sound Recordist
- Video and Sound Recorder
399517 Television Equipment Operator ANZSCO
Operates television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: N/A
Specialisation:
- Vision Mixer
399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec ANZSCO
This occupation group covers Performing Arts Technicians not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 3
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Occupations in this group include:
- Continuity Person
- Microphone Boom Operator
- Performing Arts Road Manager
- Special Effects Person
- Theatrical Dresser
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