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Sound Technician
Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Relevant occupation lists
STSOL — Short-term Skilled Occupation List This list is relevant to certain nominated and other skilled visa pathways, including the 190 and state-nominated 491 under the applicable rules. It does not provide access to the points-tested 189. “Short-term” is the list’s name and does not mean every visa using it is temporary.
CSOL — Core Skills Occupation List Introduced on 7 December 2024, the CSOL is used for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa, subclass 482, and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa, subclass 186. Check the stream-specific requirements and any restrictions on the proposed position.
Visa pathways listed for this occupation
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Recorded subclass 189 invitation round
–The recorded subclass 189 results for 4 June 2026 do not show an invitation for this occupation.
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States and territories select candidates for the subclass 190 and state-nominated subclass 491 pathways through their own programmes. There is no single national invitation cut-off for those pathways, so look at the relevant jurisdiction’s criteria and published selection information.
Skills assessing authority
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- TRATrades Recognition Australiahttp://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
ANZSCO
The material below reproduces the Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO entry. Read it as the occupation’s classification description, alongside the current visa and assessment requirements.
Occupation description
Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Specialisations
ANZSCO skill level 3
Skill level 3 The general level is AQF Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least two years of workplace training. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute within the classification, and some occupations require additional experience or training. Check the individual occupation and the assessing authority’s rules before relying on a substitution.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: In New Zealand: 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.
Typical 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
3995 Performing Arts Technicians
Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.
ANZSCO classification hierarchy
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
- 399Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
- 3995Performing Arts Technicians
- 399516Sound Technician
Other occupations in this unit group
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Book a consultationSources: the Department of Home Affairs for occupation lists, visa links, restrictions and assessing authorities; the Australian Bureau of Statistics for ANZSCO descriptions, tasks, skill levels, alternative titles and specialisations. The directory uses ANZSCO 2022 and, where relevant to the visa framework, ANZSCO 2013. Refer to the original entries for current requirements, attribution and reuse terms.
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