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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment S8.6.2 - operating audio-visual equipment Operate dimmer equipment
Description
Set up, connect and operate dimmer equipment (with plug and socket) in a live performance environment.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Stage technicianStage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, prog…
- Theatre technicianTheatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances. They build and break down stages and decors, install and operate sound, light, recording and video equ…
Optional for
- Light board operatorLight board operators control the lighting of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influence…
Related skills
- Develop professional network
- Draw up artistic production
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Work safely with machines
- Draw up lighting plan
- Plan act lighting
- Advise client on technical possibilities
- Focus lighting equipment
- Assess power needs
- Consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- Manage technical resources stock
- Prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
Last updated on February 18, 2026
