As an Instrument Technician, you will need to master following:

• adapt to artists' creative demands
• assemble performance equipment
• draw up instrument setup
• maintain musical instruments
• maintain sound equipment
• perform technical sound check
• prepare instruments for performance
• prevent technical problems of musical instruments
• prevent undesired changes to sound design
• safeguard artistic quality of performance
• set up equipment in a timely manner
• store performance equipment
• tune instruments on stage
• understand artistic concepts
• use communication equipment
• work safely with chemicals
• work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision

More generally, an instrument technician is also versed in:

• manage consumables stock
• prepare personal work environment
• repair musical instruments
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs
• use personal protection equipment
• use technical documentation
• work ergonomically
• work safely with machines
• work with respect for own safety

It also helps to know the following:

• document your own practice
• prepare sound equipment on stage
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• tune up wireless audio systems
• advise client on technical possibilities
• develop professional network
• keep personal administration
• manage personal professional development
• organise resources for artistic production
• rewire electronic musical instruments
• tune keyboard music instruments
• tune stringed musical instruments