stage technician
Code 3435.25.5
Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, program the equipment and operate various systems. Stage technicians take care of lighting, sound, video, sets and/or fly systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. They can work in small venues, theatres and other small artistic productions.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- adjust projector
- understand artistic concepts
- de-rig electronic equipment
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- draw stage layouts
- distribute control signals
- pack electronic equipment
- use technical documentation
- use personal protection equipment
- focus lighting equipment
- assess power needs
- hang chain hoists
- operate stage movement control system
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- work safely with chemicals
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- modify scenic elements during performance
- set up light board
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble truss constructions
- assemble the rehearsal set
- rig lights
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate an audio mixing console
- organise stage
- prepare personal work environment
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- provide power distribution
- draw up lighting plan
- run a projection
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- work with respect for own safety
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work ergonomically
- plot lighting states
Transversal competences
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- ensure visual quality of the set
- read lighting plans
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up projection equipment
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences