§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

stagehand

Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance.

Description

Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

scaffolding components

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage personal professional development follow safety procedures when working at heights work with respect for own safety assemble the rehearsal set handle scenic elements during rehearsal work safely with chemicals work ergonomically work safely with machines assemble truss constructions prevent fire in a performance environment assemble scenic elements on stage work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision set up equipment in a timely manner dismantle the rehearsal set use personal protection equipment modify scenic elements during performance prepare personal work environment

OPTIONALOptional competences

pack electronic equipment build scaffolding de-rig electronic equipment dismantle scaffolding set up pyrotechnical equipment organise stage perform first fire intervention set up stage lights assemble performance equipment store performance equipment set up cameras prepare the floor for performance develop professional network set up follow spots

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