As a Stage Technician, you will need to master following:

• adapt to artists' creative demands
• adjust projector
• assemble scenic elements on stage
• assemble the rehearsal set
• assemble truss constructions
• dismantle the rehearsal set
• distribute control signals
• draw stage layouts
• draw up lighting plan
• ensure visual quality of the set
• focus lighting equipment
• handle scenic elements during rehearsal
• hang chain hoists
• mark the stage area
• modify scenic elements during performance
• operate an audio mixing console
• operate dimmer equipment
• operate stage movement control system
• organise stage
• pack electronic equipment
• plot lighting states
• prepare sound equipment on stage
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
• prevent technical problems with scenic elements
• read lighting plans
• run a projection
• set up equipment in a timely manner
• set up light board
• set up projection equipment
• understand artistic concepts
• work safely with chemicals
• work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision

More generally, a stage technician is also versed in:

• assess power needs
• de-rig electronic equipment
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• keep up with trends
• prepare personal work environment
• provide power distribution
• rig lights
• 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:

• adapt artistic plan to location
• consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
• document your own practice
• draw up artistic production
• draw up stage layouts digitally
• edit recorded sound
• ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
• instruct on set up of equipment
• maintain dimmer equipment
• maintain lighting equipment
• maintain sound 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
• operate sound live
• perform technical sound check
• prevent technical problems with stage equipment
• safeguard artistic quality of performance
• set up follow spots
• set up technical stage equipment
• store performance equipment
• technically design a sound system
• work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
• work safely with stage weapons
• write risk assessment on performing arts production
• advise client on technical possibilities
• develop professional network
• keep personal administration
• maintain electrical equipment
• manage consumables stock
• manage personal professional development
• perform first fire intervention
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs