1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 49 Other Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 498 Miscellaneous Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 4992 Performing Arts Support Workers >> 4992-21 Light Technician

4992-21	Light Technician
	Lighting Electrician
	Lighting Assistant

Positions and controls lighting equipment for stage performances or television, video or film productions.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

confers with production personnel to determine lighting effects
determines lighting layout and positions equipment, such as spotlights and floodlights
arranges cables into groups and connects conduits to electricity supply
operates lights during filming, broadcasting or stage performance
varies intensity and colour of light by placing filters over light source
uses special lighting effects
maintains and repairs lighting equipment
may arrange for transportation of lighting equipment to remote locations