§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

theatre technician

Theatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances.

Description

Theatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances. They build and break down stages and decors, install and operate sound, light, recording and video equipment and organise the transport of decors and technical equipment for performances on displacement.

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop drama production process manage personal professional development follow safety procedures when working at heights manage technical resources stock adapt artistic plan to location understand artistic concepts write risk assessment on performing arts production coordinate pre-show checks ensure visual quality of the set support a designer in the developing process intervene with actions on stage adapt to artists' creative demands consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production draw stage layouts organise resources for artistic production prevent technical problems with scenic elements work safely with machines prevent technical problems with stage equipment prevent fire in a performance environment coach staff for running the performance communicate during show mark the stage area provide power distribution assess power needs safeguard artistic quality of performance focus stage lights technically design a sound system advise client on technical possibilities store performance equipment translate artistic concepts to technical designs operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment maintain system layout for a production prepare the floor for performance adapt designers’ work to the performance venue prevent technical problems with lighting equipment perform quality control of design during a run support audio system installation plan act lighting develop professional network

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