Description
Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and overall production documentation. They liaise with the designers involved in the production, the production team and other services of the organisation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
analyse the need for technical resourcescommission set constructionwork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionmanage suppliesdevelop project scheduleperform quality control of design during a runmanage schedule of taskswork ergonomicallycalculate design costssupport a designer in the developing processlead a teamuse technical documentationwork safely with machinesplan workshop activityconsult with design teamfollow safety procedures when working at heightsprevent fire in a performance environmentmanage budgetstranslate artistic concepts to technical designsupdate budgetreact to emergency situations in a live performance environmentuse personal protection equipmentwork with respect for own safetymanage teamworkadapt to artists' creative demandspromote health and safetywork safely with chemicalsnegotiate health and safety issues with third partiesdocument safety actionsprovide first aidensure safety of mobile electrical systemsmanage consumables stockuse specialised design softwareperform first fire interventionprovide technical documentationmake set construction drawingswrite risk assessment on performing arts productionoversee quality controlarchive documentation related to work