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3.3 KiB

Competences — audio production technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2cbb23b0-0bf1-4871-9e6d-18f005987310).

Essential

  • acoustics (knowledge)
  • adapt to artists' creative demands (skill/competence)
  • assess power needs (skill/competence)
  • coordinate audio system programmes (skill/competence)
  • de-rig electronic equipment (skill/competence)
  • follow safety precautions in work practices (skill/competence)
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
  • keep up with trends (skill/competence)
  • maintain sound equipment (skill/competence)
  • musical instruments (knowledge)
  • operate an audio mixing console (skill/competence)
  • pack electronic equipment (skill/competence)
  • perform soundchecks (skill/competence)
  • prepare personal work environment (skill/competence)
  • prepare sound equipment on stage (skill/competence)
  • prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
  • provide power distribution (skill/competence)
  • set up equipment in a timely manner (skill/competence)
  • set up sound reinforcement system (skill/competence)
  • store performance equipment (skill/competence)
  • support audio system installation (skill/competence)
  • tune up wireless audio systems (skill/competence)
  • understand artistic concepts (skill/competence)
  • use personal protection equipment (skill/competence)
  • use technical documentation (skill/competence)
  • work ergonomically (skill/competence)
  • work safely with machines (skill/competence)
  • work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision (skill/competence)
  • work with respect for own safety (skill/competence)

Optional

  • adapt artistic plan to location (skill/competence)
  • advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
  • consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production (skill/competence)
  • develop professional network (skill/competence)
  • document your own practice (skill/competence)
  • draw up artistic production (skill/competence)
  • edit recorded sound (skill/competence)
  • ensure safety of mobile electrical systems (skill/competence)
  • instruct on set up of equipment (skill/competence)
  • keep personal administration (skill/competence)
  • maintain system layout for a production (skill/competence)
  • manage consumables stock (skill/competence)
  • manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
  • manage signoff of an installed system (skill/competence)
  • manage technical resources stock (skill/competence)
  • operate sound live (skill/competence)
  • plan audiovisual recording (skill/competence)
  • receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples (skill/competence)
  • record music (skill/competence)
  • safeguard artistic quality of performance (skill/competence)
  • set up basic recording (skill/competence)
  • technically design a sound system (skill/competence)
  • translate artistic concepts to technical designs (skill/competence)
  • use audio reproduction software (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 62 ads, as of 2026-07-09)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • troubleshooting — 26 %