From tent installer to pyrotechnician
10 of the 37 essential skills of a pyrotechnician are already essential for a tent installer — about 27% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 10
- skills carry over
- 27
- would be new
- 27%
- of the target job covered
- 37
- essential skills of a pyrotechnician
What a pyrotechnician does
Pyrotechnicians control the pyrotechnical elements of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Pyrotechnicians prepare the pyrotechnics, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the pyro system. The use of explosive and combustible material close to performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.
What carries over
10 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- organise resources for artistic production
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- store performance equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
27 skillsEssential for a pyrotechnician and not for a tent installer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- attend rehearsals
- build pyrotechnical devices
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- intervene with actions on stage
- manage consumables stock
- manage technical resources stock
- obtain pyrotechnic permits
- operate pyrotechnical control
- perform first fire intervention
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan pyrotechnical effects
- prepare personal work environment
- promote health and safety
- provide first aid
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- store pyrotechnical materials
- test pyrotechnical effects
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
Other moves from tent installer
1 roles- high rigger10 skills in common
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How far are you from being a pyrotechnician?
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