Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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light board operator
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret artistic intentions
plot lighting states with automated lights
manage personal professional development
perform quality control of design during a run
light a show
safeguard artistic quality of performance
draw up lighting plan
draw up artistic production
communicate during show
prepare personal work environment
use technical documentation
work with respect for own safety
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
work ergonomically
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
set up light board
keep up with trends
set up equipment in a timely manner
operate a lighting console
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
adapt to artists' creative demands
understand artistic concepts
adapt artistic plan to location
support a designer in the developing process
organise resources for artistic production
interact with actions on stage
use personal protection equipment
plot lighting states
use communication equipment
Optional & specialised skills
install lighting
focus stage lights
advise client on technical possibilities
rig automated lights
document your own practice
maintain lighting equipment
maintain dimmer equipment
adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
de-rig electronic equipment
pack electronic equipment
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
perform first fire intervention
assess power needs
develop professional network
coach staff for running the performance
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
monitor developments in technology used for design
follow safety procedures when working at heights
cue a performance
assemble performance equipment
provide documentation
rig lights
store performance equipment
operate dimmer equipment
focus lighting equipment
update design results during rehearsals
distribute control signals
lead a team
maintain system layout for a production
keep personal administration
maintain automated lighting equipment
plan teamwork
manage technical resources stock
promote yourself
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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.