Career pathway
Light Technician
ANZSCO 399513
Employed
920
Part-time share
45%
Female share
17%
Median age
34 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Light Technicians position and control lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.
What they typically do
- Positions equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operates lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
32.5%
VIC
29.2%
QLD
20%
WA
8.9%
SA
5.4%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
0.5%
NT
0.3%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Light Technician.
- View qualification
Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
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