Skills by Occupation
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
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
prepare personal work environment
light a show
rig lights
focus lighting equipment
prevent fire in a performance environment
understand artistic concepts
maintain lighting equipment
assess power needs
work with respect for own safety
prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
maintain dimmer equipment
work ergonomically
draw up lighting plan
distribute control signals
operate dimmer equipment
provide power distribution
adapt to artists' creative demands
install lighting
pack electronic equipment
de-rig electronic equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
set up equipment in a timely manner
operate lighting equipment
focus stage lights
manage personal professional development
use personal protection equipment
Optional & specialised skills
use technical documentation
create artificial light
operate follow spots
maintain electrical equipment
cinematography
draw up artistic production
personal directing styles
perform first fire intervention
adapt artistic plan to location
rig automated lights
set up light board
read lighting plans
check material rescources
set up generators
create solutions to problems
keep up with trends
manage technical resources stock
analyse the need for technical resources
operate a lighting console
electricity
keep personal administration
manage signoff of an installed system
maintain system layout for a production
consult with production director
work with the director of photography
promote yourself
develop professional network
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
document your own practice
maintain automated lighting equipment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
follow directions of the artistic director
advise client on technical possibilities
manage consumables stock
set up follow spots
Other matches: theatre technician · intelligent lighting engineer · lighting designer · stage machinist · stage technician
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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.