assemble performance equipment
Set up sound, light and video equipment on stage before performance event according to specifications.
Ground riggers assist level riggers assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction and plans. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate closely with high riggers.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesassemble truss constructions
Use trusses, metal structures that derive strength from their construction involving triangular shapes, to construct stages for performances.
store performance equipment
Dismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event and store in a safe place.
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 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
6 competencesorganise resources for artistic production
Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.
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 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencescalculate rigging plots
Calculate the right data to determine how the rigging will operate during a performance.
design rigging plots
Draw, design and calculate rigging plots.
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.
hang chain hoists
Install chain hoists in building constructions.
maintain chain hoists
Check, operate and repair chain hoists.
maintain rigging equipment
Check rigging equipment before fitting up, and make small repairs if necessary.
- Scope note
- This excludes regular in-depth maintenance checks done in the workshop.
manage technical resources stock
Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
perform regular checks on rigging equipment
Perform regular in-depth checks on rigging equipment at the workshop and make the necessary repairs.
- Scope note
- This excludes regular in-depth maintenance checks done in the workshop.
plot rigging movements
Plan and rehearse rigging movements to ensure safety of structures.
use rope access techniques
Apply ropework to work in elevated position. Safely ascend and descend ropes, wearing a harness.
Cross-sector
9 competencesdevelop 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.
evacuate people from heights
Safely evacuate people from heights using rope access techniques.
follow 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.
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
operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
operate telehandler
Transfer materials in a construction environment by using a telescopic handler.
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 power distribution
Provide power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.