State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

399513: Light Technician

Description

Positions and controls lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.

Skill Level 3

Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  TRA: Trades Recognition Australia
  	http://www.tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
  	[email protected]

Unit Group 3995: Performing Arts Technicians

Description

Provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.

Indicative Skill Level

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:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 399511: Broadcast Transmitter Operator  
• 399512: Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)  
• 399514: Make Up Artist  
• 399515: Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer  
• 399516: Sound Technician  
• 399517: Television Equipment Operator  
• 399599: Performing Arts Technicians nec  

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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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