Stagehand

Code 7215.1.1

Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

Essential skills

Skills and competences

  • dismantle the rehearsal set
  • use personal protection equipment
  • handle scenic elements during rehearsal
  • work safely with chemicals
  • modify scenic elements during performance
  • assemble scenic elements on stage
  • assemble truss constructions
  • assemble the rehearsal set
  • prepare personal work environment
  • prevent fire in a performance environment
  • 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

  • manage personal professional development
  • set up equipment in a timely manner

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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