stage technician (EN)
ISCO 3435 · v1.2.1
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.
Classification skills are not a measurement of your proficiency or future displaced hours.
Source aliases (EN)
- theater technical operator
- all round event technician
- multi-skilled stage technician
- theater technics operator
- event technician
- allround stage technician
- theater technician
- audio visuals & lighting technician
- theatre technician
- stage technician coordinator
- all round engineer
- theatre technical operator
- audio video and lighting technician
- all round theatre technician
- stage technician assistant
- multi-skilled theatre operator
- stage technician manager
- theatre technics operator
- theatre technical officer
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 48
- work ergonomically
- understand artistic concepts
- draw stage layouts
- plot lighting states
- run a projection
- hang chain hoists
- draw up lighting plan
- assess power needs
- organise stage
- distribute control signals
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- work safely with machines
- operate stage movement control system
- use personal protection equipment
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- pack electronic equipment
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- perform soundchecks
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- de-rig electronic equipment
- identify technical resources for performances
- prepare personal work environment
- operate an audio mixing console
- set up light board
- work safely with chemicals
- assemble the rehearsal set
- operate dimmer equipment
- rig lights
- find a replacement for stage manager
- read lighting plans
- adjust projector
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- mark the stage area
- modify scenic elements during performance
- use technical documentation
- set up projection equipment
- assemble truss constructions
- keep up with trends
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- ensure visual quality of the set
- provide power distribution
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- focus lighting equipment
Optional (EN) · 42
- draw up artistic production
- operate follow spots
- manage consumables stock
- manage technical resources stock
- operate a lighting console
- set up technical stage equipment
- focus stage lights
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
- perform first fire intervention
- maintain electrical equipment
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- adapt artistic plan to location
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- draw up stage layouts digitally
- technically design a sound system
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- advise client on technical possibilities
- coordinate pre-show checks
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- manage performance light quality
- keep personal administration
- maintain lighting equipment
- manage personal professional development
- operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment
- manage signoff of an installed system
- prepare the floor for performance
- develop professional network
- edit recorded sound
- plan act lighting
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- set up stage lights
- maintain dimmer equipment
- document your own practice
- maintain sound equipment
- set up follow spots
- maintain system layout for a production
- operate sound live
- store performance equipment
- work safely with stage weapons
- instruct on set up of equipment
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