Head of workshop
Code 3435.10
Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- analyse the need for technical resources
- support a designer in the developing process
- consult with design team
- develop project schedule
- use technical documentation
- use personal protection equipment
- commission set construction
- manage supplies
- work safely with chemicals
- plan workshop activity
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- promote health and safety
- 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
- update budget
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- calculate design costs
- perform quality control of design during a run
- lead a team
- manage schedule of tasks
- negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
- manage teamwork
- presupuestar costes fijos
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
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