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