commission set construction
Meet with specialised set construction companies and commission sets.
Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
Competences and skills
40 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 28 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
14 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.
analyse the need for technical resources
Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.
calculate design costs
Calculate design costs to make sure the project is financially viable.
consult with design team
Discuss the project and design concepts with the design team, finalise proposals and present these to stakeholders.
develop project schedule
Define the project completion stages, and create a timeline. Synchronise necessary activities, taking into account the convergence of production elements. Establish a schedule.
manage teamwork
Plan the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements. Supervise, support and instruct members of a team. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out.
perform quality control of design during a run
Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.
plan workshop activity
Plan workshop activities according to production needs.
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.
promote health and safety
Promote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.
support a designer in the developing process
Support designers in the course of the developing process.
update budget
Make sure that a given budget remains up to date using most recent and most accurate information. Anticipate possible variations and ensure that the set budgetary goals can be reached within the given context.
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
13 competencesfollow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
lead a team
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage schedule of tasks
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
manage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
Consult, negotiate and agree on potential risks, measures and safety procedures with third parties.
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
Assess and react to an emergency (fire, threat, accident or another calamity), alerting emergency services and taking appropriate measures to safeguard or evacuate workers, participants, visitors or audience according to the established procedures.
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
5 competencesarchive documentation related to work
Select relevant documentation related to the ongoing or complete work and take steps to archive it in a way that ensures its future accessibility.
document safety actions
Record all actions taken to ameliorate health and safety, including evaluations, incident reports, strategic plans, risk assessments.
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.
- Scope note
- This competence is limited to mobile, temporary installations with connectors. In some countries, working independently is related to a specific degree or certificate.
make set construction drawings
Visually describe the various pieces of the set in order to develop the plan and to share with others.
write risk assessment on performing arts production
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken on a production level in performing arts.
Cross-sector
7 competencesmanage consumables stock
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
organise training
Make the necessary preparations to conduct a training session. Provide equipment, supplies and exercise materials. Ensure the training runs smoothly.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
perform first fire intervention
Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.
provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
provide technical documentation
Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.
use specialised design software
Developing new designs mastering specialised software.
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