Description
Pyrotechnicians control the pyrotechnical elements of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Pyrotechnicians prepare the pyrotechnics, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the pyro system. The use of explosive and combustible material close to performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.
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Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
set up equipment in a timely mannerprovide first aidwork safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environmentset up pyrotechnical equipmentattend rehearsalsorganise resources for artistic productionunderstand artistic conceptswork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionsafeguard artistic quality of performancestore pyrotechnical materialsperform quality control of design during a runplan pyrotechnical effectswork ergonomicallybuild pyrotechnical devicesuse communication equipmentmanage consumables stockperform first fire interventionprepare personal work environmentuse technical documentationcommunicate during showwork safely with machinesfollow safety procedures when working at heightsmanage technical resources stockprevent fire in a performance environmentdraw up artistic productionwrite risk assessment on performing arts productionconsult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionoperate pyrotechnical controltest pyrotechnical effectsstore performance equipmentreact to emergency situations in a live performance environmentobtain pyrotechnic permitsuse personal protection equipmentwork with respect for own safetypromote health and safetywork safely with chemicalsintervene with actions on stagedocument safety actionsde-rig electronic equipmentinterpret artistic intentionsupdate design results during rehearsalsmanage personal professional developmentmaintain system layout for a productionmonitor developments in technology used for designkeep up with trendsensure safety of mobile electrical systemspack electronic equipmentadapt artistic plan to locationinstruct on set up of equipmentsupport a designer in the developing processlead a teammanage signoff of an installed systemtranslate artistic concepts to technical designsadvise client on technical possibilitiesupdate budgetdevelop professional networkcoordinate purchasing activitiesmanage teamworkadapt to artists' creative demandsdocument your own practiceadapt existing designs to changed circumstances