Lighting Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3912Performing Arts Technicians
Description
Positions and controls lighting equipment for film, television, live performance or video productions.
Specialisations
- Gaffer
Unit group
3912 · Performing Arts TechniciansDescription
Provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 3
Australia
3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Sets up and positions lighting equipment for film, television, live performance or video productions
- Operates lighting consoles and controls lighting effects during productions
- Adjusts lighting levels and angles to achieve desired visual effects
- Collaborates with directors, producers and other crew members to determine lighting requirements
- Installs, maintains and troubleshoots lighting fixtures and equipment
- Creates lighting plots and designs for productions
- Coordinates with other technicians to ensure smooth operation of lighting equipment
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/39/391/3912
- 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.