Entertainer (SA)

Education and Training:

You can work as an entertainer without formal qualifications. Skills are usually developed through practice and experience. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. You may like to consider a VET qualification in performing arts, theatre and screen performance or a related field such as acting, circus performance, dance, film and television, theatre studies, music or singing. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

You can also become an entertainer by studying a performing arts related field at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your SACE. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

For more information, see the entries for Actor, Dancer, Musician and Stunt Performer.

Additional Information:

Licences and/or local authorities' permission may be required for public performances.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Certificate I in Creative Industries

Employment Opportunities:

Entertainers work in a number of different areas. Many are self-employed or find work through an agent. There are also careers available with commercial and independent radio and television, as well as in film, theatre, arts journalism, music and instrument sales, music and record publishing, acting and research.

Employment for entertainers may be affected by the levels of government or private funding available, particularly for radio, television, film, theatre, orchestras and opera companies. The level of activity in the hospitality and travel industries may also affect employment opportunities for entertainers who work for hotels, casinos, restaurants, resorts and cruise ships.