As a Performance Lighting Technician, you will need to master following:

• adapt to artists' creative demands
• artificial lighting systems
• distribute control signals
• draw up lighting plan
• ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
• focus lighting equipment
• maintain dimmer equipment
• maintain lighting equipment
• operate dimmer equipment
• pack electronic equipment
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
• set up equipment in a timely manner
• store performance equipment
• understand artistic concepts
• work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision

More generally, a performance lighting technician is also versed in:

• assess power needs
• de-rig electronic equipment
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• prepare personal work environment
• provide power distribution
• rig lights
• use personal protection equipment
• work ergonomically
• work safely with machines
• work with respect for own safety

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt artistic plan to location
• analyse the need for technical resources
• cinematography
• consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
• document your own practice
• draw up artistic production
• edit digital moving images
• maintain automated lighting equipment
• maintain system layout for a production
• manage performance light quality
• manage signoff of an installed system
• manage technical resources stock
• operate a lighting console
• operate follow spots
• personal directing styles
• read lighting plans
• rig automated lights
• safeguard artistic quality of performance
• set up follow spots
• set up light board
• work with the director of photography
• advise client on technical possibilities
• check material resources
• develop professional network
• electricity
• keep personal administration
• keep up with trends
• maintain electrical equipment
• manage consumables stock
• manage personal professional development
• perform first fire intervention
• set up generators
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs
• use technical documentation