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# 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)
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## 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 %**
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