Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer

Overview

Builds, repairs and restores musical instruments, and modifies and tunes them to owners' specifications.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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

Specialisations

  • Piano Tuner

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

10 courses found.

Course name Providers
MSS40322: Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , User Choice Program (Subsidy)
Offered as:
Traineeship
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MSS40316: Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , User Choice Program (Subsidy)
Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
MSS40322 : Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSS30322: Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy)
Offered as:
Traineeship
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MSS30316: Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy)
Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
MSS30322 : Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSF40522: Certificate IV in Piano Technology
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MSF31213: Certificate III in Piano Technology
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Superseded by:
MSF40522 : Certificate IV in Piano Technology
MSA40108: Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
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Offered as:
Traineeship
MSA30208: Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology
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Funded under:
Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy)
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22564VIC: Certificate IV in Musical Instrument Making and Repair
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22563VIC: Certificate III in Musical Instrument Making and Maintenance
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