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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

set builder

Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs.

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Description

Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.

Theoretical Knowledge
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
photographylighting techniques
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
follow safety procedures when working at heightswork with respect for own safetyunderstand artistic conceptsadapt setswork safely with chemicalsadapt to artists' creative demandswork ergonomicallypaint setsbuild set constructionswork safely with machinesmaintain theatre setsmaintain workshop spaceprevent fire in a performance environmentwork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionmaintain theatre equipmentkeep up with trendsfinish project within budgettranslate artistic concepts to technical designsfollow work scheduleuse personal protection equipmentprepare personal work environment
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate forkliftuse moulding techniquesmanage personal professional developmentcollaborate on costume and make-up for performancesmanage technical resources stockmake set construction drawingsdefine set building methodsorganise workshop spaceoperate telehandlermanage consumables stockwork with the camera crewsupport a designer in the developing processperform first fire interventionwork with the lighting crewplan workshop activityprepare the floor for performancework with the director of photographyattend rehearsalswork with prop makersdefine set painting methodsdevelop professional networkkeep personal administration

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

45 total
21 essential · 24 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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