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Competences — scenery technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a0ff408-e1df-424b-a2d6-4b475a516f2a).

Essential

  • adapt to artists' creative demands (skill/competence)
  • assemble scenic elements on stage (skill/competence)
  • assemble the rehearsal set (skill/competence)
  • dismantle the rehearsal set (skill/competence)
  • draw stage layouts (skill/competence)
  • ensure visual quality of the set (skill/competence)
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
  • handle scenic elements during rehearsal (skill/competence)
  • keep up with trends (skill/competence)
  • mark the stage area (skill/competence)
  • modify scenic elements during performance (skill/competence)
  • organise stage (skill/competence)
  • prepare personal work environment (skill/competence)
  • prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
  • set up equipment in a timely manner (skill/competence)
  • store performance equipment (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 chemicals (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)
  • adapt designers work to the performance venue (skill/competence)
  • advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
  • change over props (skill/competence)
  • consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production (skill/competence)
  • develop drama production process (skill/competence)
  • develop professional network (skill/competence)
  • document your own practice (skill/competence)
  • draw up artistic production (skill/competence)
  • draw up stage layouts digitally (skill/competence)
  • identify technical resources for performances (skill/competence)
  • instruct on set up of equipment (skill/competence)
  • keep personal administration (skill/competence)
  • maintain system layout for a production (skill/competence)
  • maintain theatre sets (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)
  • perform first fire intervention (skill/competence)
  • prepare the floor for performance (skill/competence)
  • preset props (skill/competence)
  • prevent technical problems with scenic elements (skill/competence)
  • prevent technical problems with stage equipment (skill/competence)
  • safeguard artistic quality of performance (skill/competence)
  • set up stage lights (skill/competence)
  • set up technical stage equipment (skill/competence)
  • translate artistic concepts to technical designs (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 6 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

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

Hard skills

  • carpentry — 33 %
  • scenic construction — 33 %
  • scenic art — 17 %
  • scenic carpentry — 17 %
  • prop creation — 17 %
  • scene shop maintenance — 17 %
  • scenic element creation — 17 %
  • scenic maintenance — 17 %
  • set construction — 17 %
  • sewing — 17 %
  • costume fabrication — 17 %
  • equipment maintenance — 17 %
  • hand tool operation — 17 %
  • lighting installation — 17 %
  • lighting operation — 17 %
  • painting — 17 %
  • power tool operation — 17 %
  • sound operation — 17 %
  • stage rigging — 17 %
  • technical skills — 17 %
  • visual production — 17 %

Methods

  • apprenticeship training — 17 %

Responsibilities

  • deadline management — 17 %
  • equipment installation — 17 %
  • concept development — 17 %
  • costume alteration — 17 %
  • costume execution — 17 %
  • problem solving — 17 %
  • on-the-job learning — 17 %
  • idea translation — 17 %
  • lighting assistance — 17 %
  • equipment maintenance — 17 %
  • equipment operation — 17 %
  • skill development — 17 %
  • set construction — 17 %
  • scenic painting — 17 %
  • set building — 17 %
  • scenic element maintenance — 17 %
  • scenic element operation — 17 %
  • scene shop maintenance — 17 %
  • scenery load-in — 17 %
  • scene execution — 17 %
  • scenic element assistance — 17 %
  • theatrical production facilitation — 17 %
  • stage rigging — 17 %
  • student training — 17 %