Motion Picture Projectionist
ANZSCO 711912
100
72%
24%
32 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Motion Picture Projectionists operate film projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
What they typically do
- Splices and un-splices film.
- Splices advertisements and movie trailers to feature length films.
- Feeds films into the projector.
- Plays films on a projector.
- Adjusts the sound, focus and brightness of film during the playing of the film as necessary.
- Packages the film after its been played and stores it appropriately in a cool, dry area.
- Looks after the projection equipment.
- May carry out minor repairs on films and projectors as required.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Motion Picture Projectionist.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers