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NOC 2021 Version 1.0

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.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Art and photography model
  • Busker
  • Deejay (DJ) - turntablist
  • Erotic dancer
  • Exotic dancer
  • Face painter
  • Fashion model
  • Influencer
  • Look-alike
  • Magician
  • Marionette handler
  • Mascot
  • Model
  • Nude dancer
  • Prestidigitator
  • Puppeteer
  • Rodeo driver
  • Rodeo horse rider
  • Santa Claus/Mrs. Claus
  • Sleight-of-hand artist
  • Street entertainer
  • Striptease dancer
  • Stunt performer - entertainer
  • Stunt rider
  • Stuntman/woman
  • Table dancer
  • Thrill performer
  • Turntablist
  • Veejay (VJ) - video performance artist
  • Ventriloquist
  • Busker
  • Fashion model
  • Influencer
  • Magician
  • Puppeteer
Inclusions
  • Deejay (DJ) - turntablist

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.

Exclusions

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

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
TEER
5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
Major group
55 – Support occupations in art and culture
Sub-major group
551 – Support occupations in art and culture
Minor group
5510 – Support occupations in art and culture
Version
NOC 2021 Version 1.0