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name: light-board-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'light board operator' (also: lighting board operator and programmer, lighting operator, lighting board programmer and operator, lighting board programmer & operator, sound & lighting board operator, board operator). Use when the user asks for typical light board operator work such as: typical light board operator responsibilities"
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# Light Board Operator

Light board operators control the lighting 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. Light board operators prepare and supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the lighting system. They may be responsible for conventional or automated lighting fixtures and, in some instances, controlling video as well. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assess power needs
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- draw up lighting plan
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- manage performance light quality
- operate a lighting console
- organise resources for artistic production

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/87e644b2-8bc1-42d4-bb14-cc4abb0bc715), O*NET 30.3 (27-4015.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*