Musician (Instrumental)
ANZSCO Code: 211213 / Group B
A Musician (Instrumental) entertains people by playing different musical instruments.
Occupation Descriptions
A Musician (Instrumental) performs by playing various musical instruments.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Drummer
- Guitarist
- Violinist
- Pianist
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Composer
- Music Director
- Singer
- Music Professionals nec
Music Teacher (Private Tuition) anywhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
These occupations are classified elsewhere.
Musician (Instrumental) is a VETASSESS Group B
This occupation requires a qualification equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Applicants can meet the assessment criteria for this occupation in four different ways.
If employed before completing the required qualification, an applicant must have at least one year of highly relevant work experience within the last five years at the appropriate skill level. The remaining five years of required experience can be within the previous ten years.
A positive Skills Assessment outcome requires a positive assessment of both the qualification level and the employment duration.
Group B Previous
Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree
- AQF Graduate Diploma
A Bachelor’s degree or higher degree includes:
- AQF Master Degree
- AQF Doctoral Degree
Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week):
1-3 years:
A minimum of one to three years of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level, completed within five years before the date of application for a Skills Assessment.
4 years:
A minimum of six years of relevant employment is required, including five years of relevant employment (outside the last five-year period) and at least one year of highly relevant employment within the previous five years before applying.
Qualification and Employment Criteria
Qualification
AQF Bachelor’s degree or higher degree:
This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.
HIGHLY RELEVANT MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY INCLUDE:
- Music
- Music Theory and Composition
Employment
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- I am practicing and learning music pieces before performances.
- Playing music in concerts, as a soloist, or as part of a group like an orchestra or band, both from written music and memory.
- They performed music and songs based on how they were meant to be played, using strong listening skills to reproduce the music accurately.
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Employment information
If you are applying for the Musician (Instrumental) occupation, you must show that playing music is the central part of your job. If teaching music is your primary focus, you might be more suited for the Music Teacher (Private Tuition) (ANZSCO 249214) occupation.
For skills assessment, full-time work means paid employment for at least 20 hours per week. Periods that average 20 hours per week over a year will not be counted. For example, if you worked 12 hours per week for three months and 40 hours per week for seven months, only the seven-month period would count for the skills assessment.
When applying for a Skills Assessment, please submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualifications, and employment claims. A complete list of the required documents can be found on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.
If you are nominating this occupation and you are self-employed, you are required to provide the following:
Supporting Material for Assessment
When applying for a Skills Assessment, please ensure you submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualifications, and employment claims. A full list of the required documents can be found on the VETASSESS website under Eligibility Criteria.
If you are nominating this occupation and you are self-employed, you are required to provide the following:
1. Evidence of self-employment:
Sole trading or business registration details and/or official statements issued by your (registered) accountant and/or legal team. The statement from your accountant or solicitor must include:
- Their letterhead
- Your full name
- How long you have been continuously self-employed, including official dates for each role
- The nature of the business conducted
- The signature and contact details of the accountant or solicitor.
- A statutory declaration listing your main duties during self-employment.
- Payment evidence showing regular income from self-employment, such as client invoices together with corresponding bank statements and/or official taxation records.
- Supplementary evidence, such as contracts with clients or suppliers, client testimonials, and evidence of completed projects.
For this occupation, you are also advised to provide a copy of, or a link to, your showreel.
How to apply
If you’re a professional considering migration to Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll need to undergo assessment by VETASSESS. We evaluate 360 different professional occupations, examining your skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards.
1. Find
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2. Match
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3. Prepare
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4. Apply
Apply online when you’re ready. If you’re still unsure, skills assessment support is available when you need it.