National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

This broad category comprises specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport, as well as professional, technical, support and other occupations concerned with art and culture (including the performing arts, film and video, broadcasting, journalism, writing, creative design, libraries and museums), recreation and sports.

55 - Support occupations in art and culture

This major group comprises support occupations in art and culture. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 5. Occupations classified in TEER 5, as those included in this group with a 5 as the second digit of their code, are typically accessible with short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements.

551 - Support occupations in art and culture

This sub-major group comprises support occupations in art and culture and other performers not elsewhere classified.

5510 - Support occupations in art and culture

This minor group comprises support occupations in art and culture and other performers not elsewhere classified. They are employed by art and cultural establishments; advertising, communication and production companies; or they may be self-employed.

55109 - Other performers

Other performers include influencers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They are employed by nightclubs and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • busker
    • fashion model
    • influencer
    • magician
    • puppeteer

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • deejay (DJ) - turntablist

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Actors, comedians and circus performers (See 53121 Actors, comedians and circus performers)
    • Dancers (See 53120 Dancers)
    • Musicians and singers (See 51122 Musicians and singers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Buskers

    • Entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.

    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
    • Pose for artists, photographers and videographers.

    Influencers

    • Share ideas and advice on a broad range of topics.
    • Create personal and branded content for social media or other digital platforms.

  • Employment requirements

    • 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.
    • Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required.

  • Additional information

    • There is little mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.
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