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The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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lighting technician
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate dimmer equipment
adapt to artists' creative demands
pack electronic equipment
focus lighting equipment
maintain lighting equipment
understand artistic concepts
set up equipment in a timely manner
use personal protection equipment
prepare personal work environment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
rig lights
provide power distribution
work with respect for own safety
maintain dimmer equipment
assess power needs
draw up lighting plan
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
focus stage lights
install lighting
operate lighting equipment
light a show
distribute control signals
manage personal professional development
work ergonomically
prevent fire in a performance environment
de-rig electronic equipment
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
Optional & specialised skills
set up light board
keep up with trends
check material rescources
use technical documentation
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
follow directions of the artistic director
maintain automated lighting equipment
set up follow spots
read lighting plans
personal directing styles
manage consumables stock
keep personal administration
safeguard artistic quality of performance
consult with production director
advise client on technical possibilities
maintain system layout for a production
adapt artistic plan to location
cinematography
perform first fire intervention
manage signoff of an installed system
rig automated lights
manage technical resources stock
work with the director of photography
electricity
maintain electrical equipment
set up generators
develop professional network
document your own practice
analyse the need for technical resources
operate follow spots
promote yourself
draw up artistic production
create solutions to problems
create artificial light
operate a lighting console
Other matches: theatre technician · intelligent lighting engineer · lighting designer · stage machinist · stage technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.