theatre technician
ISCO: 3435. Skills: 64. Essential: 25.
Essential skills
- adjust projector
- assemble performance equipment
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- assemble truss constructions
- coordinate audio system programmes
- de-rig electronic equipment
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- distribute control signals
- draw up artistic production
- draw up lighting plan
- focus lighting equipment
- follow time cues
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- identify technical resources for performances
- install lighting
- modify scenic elements during performance
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate follow spots
- operate stage movement control system
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up follow spots
- set up technical stage equipment
Supporting skills
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- advise client on technical possibilities
- assess power needs
- coach staff for running the performance
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- coordinate pre-show checks
- develop drama production process
- develop professional network
- draw stage layouts
- ensure visual quality of the set
- focus stage lights
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- intervene with actions on stage
- maintain system layout for a production
- manage personal professional development
- manage technical resources stock
- mark the stage area
- operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan act lighting
- prepare the floor for performance
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- provide power distribution
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- store performance equipment
- support a designer in the developing process
- support audio system installation
- technically design a sound system
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- work safely with machines
- write risk assessment on performing arts production