prepare instruments for performance
Set up, connect, tune and play musical instruments for sound check before rehearsal or live performance.
Instrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected equipment, the backline, are setup properly. They maintain, check, tune and repair instruments and assist with quick changes.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 26 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencestune instruments on stage
Tune instruments during a performance. Deal with the added stress and noise. Use equipment such as tuners or tune by ear.
Sector-specific
15 competencesadapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
assemble performance equipment
Set up sound, light and video equipment on stage before performance event according to specifications.
draw up instrument setup
Document musical instrument setup.
maintain musical instruments
Check and maintain musical instruments.
maintain sound equipment
Set up, check, maintain and repair sound equipment for a live performance establishment.
perform soundchecks
Test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. Cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
prevent technical problems of musical instruments
Anticipate technical problems with musical instruments and prevent them where possible. Tune and play musical instruments for sound check before rehearsal or performance.
prevent undesired changes to sound design
Adapt your maintenance of sound equipment to prevent undesired changes in the sound balance and design, safeguarding the overall production quality.
safeguard artistic quality of performance
Observe the show, anticipate and react to possible technical problems, ensuring optimal artistic quality.
set up equipment in a timely manner
Make sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.
store performance equipment
Dismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event and store in a safe place.
understand artistic concepts
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
use communication equipment
Set up, test and operate different types of communication equipment such as transmission equipment, digital network equipment, or telecommunications equipment.
digital
work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.
- Scope note
- This competence is limited to mobile, temporary installations with connectors. In some countries, workers are only alowed to perform this kind of actions under supervision of a qualified person.
Cross-sector
9 competencesmanage consumables stock
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
prepare personal work environment
Correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them before starting operations.
repair musical instruments
Attach new strings, fix frames or replace broken parts of musical instruments.
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
work safely with machines
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
- Scope note
- Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
work with respect for own safety
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesdocument your own practice
Documenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.
prepare sound equipment on stage
Set up, rig, connect, test and tune audio equipment on stage.
digital
prevent fire in a performance environment
Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.
tune up wireless audio systems
Tune up a wireless audio system in a live situation.
digital
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise client on technical possibilities
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
organise resources for artistic production
Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.
rewire electronic musical instruments
Rewire any lose wiring or solder any loose ends of electronic musical instruments.
tune keyboard music instruments
Tune any parts of keyboard musical instruments that are off-key, by using various tuning techniques.
tune stringed musical instruments
Tune any parts of stringed musical instruments that are off-key, by using various tuning techniques.