pyrotechnician
Code 3435.20
Pyrotechnicians control the pyrotechnical elements of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Pyrotechnicians prepare the pyrotechnics, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the pyro system. The use of explosive and combustible material close to performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- store performance equipment
- store pyrotechnical materials
- attend rehearsals
- understand artistic concepts
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
- use technical documentation
- use personal protection equipment
- use communication equipment
- communicate during show
- build pyrotechnical devices
- manage consumables stock
- manage technical resources stock
- intervene with actions on stage
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- work safely with chemicals
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- obtain pyrotechnic permits
- operate pyrotechnical control
- organise resources for artistic production
- plan pyrotechnical effects
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- test pyrotechnical effects
- promote health and safety
- perform first fire intervention
- draw up artistic production
- 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
Transversal competences
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- provide first aid
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
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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