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Unit Group

3919 Other Artistic and Cultural Technicians and Trades Workers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3919 Other Artistic and Cultural Technicians and Trades Workers

This unit group covers Artistic and Cultural Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Interior Decorators, Jewellers, and Musical Instrument Makers and Repairers.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

391931 Interior Decorator

Plans the interior styling of commercial or residential premises and arranges for decorating work to be done.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Consults with clients to determine styling preferences and requirements
  • Develops decorating concepts and plans, and presents them to clients for approval
  • Selects and sources materials, furnishings and accessories
  • Collaborates with Architects, contractors and clients to implement the interior styling plan
  • Installs and arranges decorations
Occupation

391932 Jeweller

Makes and repairs jewellery such as rings, brooches, chains and bracelets, crafts objects out of precious metals, or cuts, shapes and polishes rough gemstones to produce fashion or industrial jewels.

Specialisations

  • Diamond Cutter
  • Gem Setter
  • Goldsmith
  • Silversmith

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Creates jewellery pieces using various materials, tools and techniques
  • Repairs damaged jewellery by soldering, polishing and replacing missing parts
  • Shapes and polishes rough gemstones to enhance their appearance
  • Inspects and evaluates gemstones and precious metal for quality and authenticity
  • May appraise the quality and value of jewellery items
Occupation

391933 Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer

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

Specialisation

  • Piano Tuner

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Constructs musical instruments according to specifications and designs
  • Repairs damaged or broken musical instruments
  • Modifies musical instruments to meet musicians' specific requirements
  • Tunes musical instruments for correct pitch and sound
  • Inspects and tests musical instruments for quality
  • Uses tools to shape, cut and assemble instrument parts
  • Applies finishes and varnishes to instruments
  • May use 3D printing to recreate missing parts of instruments or manufacture instruments with specific characteristics that are not possible to create using conventional production techniques