From followspot operator to audio production technician
14 of the 29 essential skills of a audio production technician are already essential for a followspot operator — about 48% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from followspot operator in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 15
- would be new
- 48%
- of the target job covered
- 29
- essential skills of a audio production technician
What a audio production technician does
Audio production technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal sound quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate sound equipment and instruments.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- de-rig electronic equipment
- follow safety precautions in work practices
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- store performance equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
15 skillsEssential for a audio production technician and not for a followspot operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- acoustics
- assess power needs
- coordinate audio system programmes
- keep up with trends
- maintain sound equipment
- musical instruments
- operate an audio mixing console
- pack electronic equipment
- perform soundchecks
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- provide power distribution
- set up sound reinforcement system
- support audio system installation
- tune up wireless audio systems
- use technical documentation
Other moves from followspot operator
2 roles- media integration operator14 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineer13 skills in common
← followspot operatoraudio production technician →The other way round
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