LMI - Detailed description

Job titles

acrobat
aerial acrobat - entertainment
art and photography model
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This unit group includes circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by circuses, nightclubs, theatre, advertising and other production companies or may be self-employed.

Fields of interest

Doing sports or physical activities
Working in the arts, culture, music, and recreation

Main duties

The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
- Buskers entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.
- Circus performers such as trapeze artists, high-wire walkers, clowns and jugglers entertain audiences with thrilling and humorous acts.
- Magicians and illusionists perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.
- Fashion models display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows and pose for artists and photographers.
- Puppeteers operate puppets and marionettes.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Employment requirements

* Circus performers and acrobats may require a period of study at a circus school.
* Completion of modelling courses is usually required for models.
* Training for other occupations in this unit group is often obtained under the guidance of a practitioner.
* Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
* Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required.