Table 1Transition record

theatre techniciantostage machinist

A theatre technician already meets 64% of what the stage machinist role asks for. The move turns on 11 required skills not yet in the profile.

From theatre technician

64%

Overlap1

To stage machinist

39 Skills carried over

11 Required, not held

48.6 Difficulty2

adjacent 0–30

moderate 30–55

substantial 55–75

career change 75–100

this move, 48.6

This move: 48.6 of 100 · moderate

1 Share of the stage machinist role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the theatre technician profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 39 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A stage machinist role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a theatre technician background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area

already held operate stage movement control system working with machinery and specialised equipment
already held operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment working with machinery and specialised equipment
already held draw stage layouts communication, collaboration and creativity
already held set up technical stage equipment communication, collaboration and creativity
already held modify scenic elements during performance management skills
already held prevent technical problems with stage equipment communication, collaboration and creativity

All 39 carried skills, including the 23 the stage machinist role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 25 missing skills fall into 6 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier

01 assisting and caring 4 required, 1 supplementary

required, not held work safely with chemicals required
required, not held use personal protection equipment required
required, not held work ergonomically required
required, not held work with respect for own safety required

optional, not held ensure safety of mobile electrical systems optional

02 communication, collaboration and creativity 2 required, 4 supplementary

required, not held interpret artistic intentions required
required, not held attend rehearsals required

optional, not held instruct on set up of equipment optional
optional, not held adapt existing designs to changed circumstances optional
optional, not held draw up stage layouts digitally optional
optional, not held update design results during rehearsals optional

03 information skills 2 required, 3 supplementary

required, not held keep up with trends required
required, not held use technical documentation required

optional, not held document your own practice optional
optional, not held monitor developments in technology used for design optional
optional, not held keep personal administration optional

04 working with machinery and specialised equipment 2 required, 1 supplementary

required, not held use communication equipment required
required, not held work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision required

optional, not held maintain stage equipment for horizontal movement optional

05 management skills 1 required, 4 supplementary

required, not held prepare personal work environment required

optional, not held manage teamwork optional
optional, not held update budget optional
optional, not held lead a team optional
optional, not held provide technical documentation optional

06 constructing 1 supplementary

optional, not held maintain moving constructions on stage optional

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a stage machinist role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 39 skills that carry over

Skill Type

already held adapt artistic plan to location skill
already held adapt to artists' creative demands skill
already held communicate during show skill
already held consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production skill
already held draw stage layouts skill
already held draw up artistic production skill
already held follow safety procedures when working at heights skill
already held identify technical resources for performances skill
already held intervene with actions on stage skill
already held mark the stage area skill
already held modify scenic elements during performance skill
already held operate stage movement control system skill
already held organise resources for artistic production skill
already held perform quality control of design during a run skill
already held prevent fire in a performance environment skill
already held prevent technical problems with stage equipment skill
already held safeguard artistic quality of performance skill
already held set up equipment in a timely manner skill
already held set up technical stage equipment skill
already held support a designer in the developing process skill
already held translate artistic concepts to technical designs skill
already held understand artistic concepts skill
already held work safely with machines skill
already held adapt designers’ work to the performance venue skill
already held advise client on technical possibilities skill
already held assemble performance equipment skill
already held assemble scenic elements on stage skill
already held assemble the rehearsal set skill
already held coach staff for running the performance skill
already held develop professional network skill
already held dismantle the rehearsal set skill
already held ensure visual quality of the set skill
already held handle scenic elements during rehearsal skill
already held maintain system layout for a production skill
already held manage personal professional development skill
already held manage technical resources stock skill
already held operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment skill
already held prevent technical problems with scenic elements skill
already held store performance equipment skill

14 supplementary skills, helpful but not required

Skill to acquire Tier

optional, not held instruct on set up of equipment optional
optional, not held adapt existing designs to changed circumstances optional
optional, not held document your own practice optional
optional, not held draw up stage layouts digitally optional
optional, not held ensure safety of mobile electrical systems optional
optional, not held maintain moving constructions on stage optional
optional, not held maintain stage equipment for horizontal movement optional
optional, not held manage teamwork optional
optional, not held monitor developments in technology used for design optional
optional, not held update budget optional
optional, not held update design results during rehearsals optional
optional, not held keep personal administration optional
optional, not held lead a team optional
optional, not held provide technical documentation optional

25 held skills the stage machinist role does not ask for

Skill Type

not needed by the target role adjust projector skill
not needed by the target role assemble truss constructions skill
not needed by the target role assess power needs skill
not needed by the target role coordinate audio system programmes skill
not needed by the target role coordinate pre-show checks skill
not needed by the target role de-rig electronic equipment skill
not needed by the target role develop drama production process skill
not needed by the target role distribute control signals skill
not needed by the target role draw up lighting plan skill
not needed by the target role focus lighting equipment skill
not needed by the target role focus stage lights skill
not needed by the target role follow time cues skill
not needed by the target role install lighting skill
not needed by the target role operate an audio mixing console skill
not needed by the target role operate dimmer equipment skill
not needed by the target role operate follow spots skill
not needed by the target role plan act lighting skill
not needed by the target role prepare sound equipment on stage skill
not needed by the target role prepare the floor for performance skill
not needed by the target role prevent technical problems with lighting equipment skill
not needed by the target role provide power distribution skill
not needed by the target role set up follow spots skill
not needed by the target role support audio system installation skill
not needed by the target role technically design a sound system skill
not needed by the target role write risk assessment on performing arts production skill

Index

Other moves recorded from theatre technician

Full index of moves from theatre technician

Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.