| Occupation Title | PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICIANS NEC |
| ANZSCO Code | 399599 |
| Occupations in this Group | 399511 Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399513 Light Technician 399514 Make Up Artist 399515 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399516 Sound Technician 399517 Television Equipment Operator 399599 Performing Arts Technicians nec |
| Occupations in NEC Group | Continuity Person Microphone Boom Operator Performing Arts Road Manager Special Effects Person Theatrical Dresser |
| Description | This occupation group covers Performing Arts Technicians not elsewhere classified. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisation | None |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | VETASSESS |
| Related Occupations | 399511 Broadcast Transmitter Operator 399512 Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) 399513 Light Technician 399514 Make Up Artist 399515 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer 399516 Sound Technician 399517 Television Equipment Operator |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |