Musician (Instrumental)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2316Music Professionals
Description
Entertains by playing one or more musical instruments.
Alternative titles
- Instrumentalist
Specialisations
- Drummer
- Guitarist
- Pianist
- Violinist
Unit group
2316 · Music ProfessionalsDescription
Write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Practices and rehearses music to maintain and improve skills
- Performs live music for audiences in a variety of venues such as concert halls, clubs and festivals
- Selects and arranges music for performances
- Collaborates with other musicians, bands, orchestras or ensembles
- Creates music using electronic instruments, synthesisers, drum machines, and computer-based production techniques
- Records music for distribution and sale
- Contributes to the cultural landscape by expressing emotions, telling stories and communicating ideas through the universal language of music
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/23/231/2316
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.