head of workshop
Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
Also called: deputy workshop supervisor, scenic workshop manager, theatre craftsmanship coordinator, head of scenic workshop, deputy workshop manager, workshop coordinator, theater crafstmanship coordinator, head of set workshop
- 28
- essential skills
- 11
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
28- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse the need for technical resources
- calculate design costs
- commission set construction
- consult with design team
- develop project schedule
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- lead a team
- manage budgets
- manage schedule of tasks
- manage supplies
- manage teamwork
- negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan workshop activity
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- promote health and safety
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- update budget
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
11- archive documentation related to work
- document safety actions
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- make set construction drawings
- manage consumables stock
- oversee quality control
- perform first fire intervention
- provide first aid
- provide technical documentation
- use specialised design software
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
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