211311: Photographer
Skill Level: 1
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 211311
| Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) |  | - | - | - |
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) |  | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 485 (Graduate) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 482 (TSS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 186 (ENS) | | - | - | - |
| Subclass 187 (RSMS) | | - | | - |
| Subclass 407 (Training) | | - | | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 211311
- Occupation MAY be eligible
- Occupation in the ‘Supplementary Skilled List’ or ‘Special Conditions Apply’
- Occupation NOT on relevant ‘State Occupation List’, or ‘Closed’ status; but MAY still be eligible if you meet the requirements
- Occupation NOT eligible
211311: Photographer
Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 21 – Arts and Media Professionals | Minor Group: 211 – Arts Professionals | Unit Group: 2113 – Photographers
Description
Operates a still camera to take photographs. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Specialization
- Fashion Photographer
- Landscape Photographer
- News Photographer
- Photographic Artist
- Portrait Photographer
- Sports Photographer
- Technical Photographer
Specialization titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Tasks
- Consulting with clients to determine objectives of photographic assignments
- Studying requirements of assignment and selecting type of camera, film, filter and lighting
- Working from a studio, and transporting and setting up equipment at assigned locations
- Measuring light levels and determining exposure
- Adjusting camera angles, aperture settings and subjects to achieve desired composition
- Adjusting lighting and filters to accentuate highlights and colours
- Mixing photographic chemicals, processing film and developing prints
- Manipulating images using digital imaging techniques and creative darkroom techniques such as adjusting exposure and development times
- May make enlarged prints, and mount and frame prints
Assessing Authority
Website
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Commonwealth of Australia 2015 – Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Version 1.2 CODER, Cat No. 1220.030.001, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0