4.6 KiB
4.6 KiB
Competences — theatre technician
Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f09b6100-28a6-4be5-9726-ecf5b24f74f6).
Essential
- adjust projector (skill/competence)
- assemble performance equipment (skill/competence)
- assemble scenic elements on stage (skill/competence)
- assemble the rehearsal set (skill/competence)
- assemble truss constructions (skill/competence)
- coordinate audio system programmes (skill/competence)
- de-rig electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- dismantle the rehearsal set (skill/competence)
- distribute control signals (skill/competence)
- draw up artistic production (skill/competence)
- draw up lighting plan (skill/competence)
- focus lighting equipment (skill/competence)
- follow time cues (skill/competence)
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal (skill/competence)
- identify technical resources for performances (skill/competence)
- install lighting (skill/competence)
- modify scenic elements during performance (skill/competence)
- operate an audio mixing console (skill/competence)
- operate dimmer equipment (skill/competence)
- operate follow spots (skill/competence)
- operate stage movement control system (skill/competence)
- prepare sound equipment on stage (skill/competence)
- set up equipment in a timely manner (skill/competence)
- set up follow spots (skill/competence)
- set up technical stage equipment (skill/competence)
Optional
- adapt artistic plan to location (skill/competence)
- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue (skill/competence)
- adapt to artists' creative demands (skill/competence)
- advise client on technical possibilities (skill/competence)
- assess power needs (skill/competence)
- coach staff for running the performance (skill/competence)
- communicate during show (skill/competence)
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production (skill/competence)
- coordinate pre-show checks (skill/competence)
- develop drama production process (skill/competence)
- develop professional network (skill/competence)
- draw stage layouts (skill/competence)
- ensure visual quality of the set (skill/competence)
- focus stage lights (skill/competence)
- follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- intervene with actions on stage (skill/competence)
- maintain system layout for a production (skill/competence)
- manage personal professional development (skill/competence)
- manage technical resources stock (skill/competence)
- mark the stage area (skill/competence)
- operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment (skill/competence)
- organise resources for artistic production (skill/competence)
- perform quality control of design during a run (skill/competence)
- plan act lighting (skill/competence)
- prepare the floor for performance (skill/competence)
- prevent fire in a performance environment (skill/competence)
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment (skill/competence)
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements (skill/competence)
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment (skill/competence)
- provide power distribution (skill/competence)
- safeguard artistic quality of performance (skill/competence)
- store performance equipment (skill/competence)
- support a designer in the developing process (skill/competence)
- support audio system installation (skill/competence)
- technically design a sound system (skill/competence)
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs (skill/competence)
- understand artistic concepts (skill/competence)
- work safely with machines (skill/competence)
- write risk assessment on performing arts production (skill/competence)
Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 14 ads, as of 2026-07-20)
Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
Hard skills
- lighting operation — 43 %
- carpentry — 36 %
- equipment maintenance — 29 %
- audio mixing — 29 %
- lighting design — 29 %
- set construction — 29 %
- sewing — 14 %
- sound equipment operation — 14 %
- equipment operation — 14 %
Responsibilities
- equipment operation — 36 %
- equipment maintenance — 21 %
- team collaboration — 21 %
- technical support — 21 %
- equipment setup — 14 %
- event booking — 14 %
- student supervision — 14 %
- supervision of equipment — 14 %
- setup and maintenance — 14 %
- maintenance — 14 %
- production support — 14 %