set builder
Code 3432.4
Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- adapt sets
- understand artistic concepts
- build set constructions
- use personal protection equipment
- work safely with chemicals
- maintain theatre sets
- maintain workshop space
- maintain theatre equipment
- keep up with trends
- paint sets
- 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
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Transversal competences
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- finish project within budget
- follow work schedule
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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