From theatre technician to stage technician
17 of the 48 essential skills of a stage technician are already essential for a theatre technician — about 35% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from theatre technician in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 17
- skills carry over
- 31
- would be new
- 35%
- of the target job covered
- 48
- essential skills of a stage technician
What a stage technician does
Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, program the equipment and operate various systems. Stage technicians take care of lighting, sound, video, sets and/or fly systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. They can work in small venues, theatres and other small artistic productions.
What carries over
17 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adjust projector
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- assemble truss constructions
- de-rig electronic equipment
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- distribute control signals
- draw up lighting plan
- focus lighting equipment
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- identify technical resources for performances
- modify scenic elements during performance
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate stage movement control system
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- set up equipment in a timely manner
What would be new
31 skillsEssential for a stage technician and not for a theatre technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- assess power needs
- draw stage layouts
- ensure visual quality of the set
- find a replacement for stage manager
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- hang chain hoists
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- organise stage
- pack electronic equipment
- perform soundchecks
- plot lighting states
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- provide power distribution
- read lighting plans
- rig lights
- run a projection
- set up light board
- set up projection equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- 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
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How far are you from being a stage technician?
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