set builder

Set builders construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain scenic elements used on stage and for filming movies or television programs. They use a wide variety of materials like wood, steel, aluminium and plastics. Their work is based on artistic vision, scale models, sketches and plans. They work in close cooperation with the designers and may build exibition stands for fairs, carnavals and other events.

Alternative Labels

prop maker and set builder

set and stage builder

exhibition builder

stage & set builder

set dresser and builder

set constructor

carpenter

set & stage builder

property maker and set builder

set builder & prop maker

set designer and builder

set builder & property maker

set builder and dresser

set builder & designer

set designer & builder

set builder and designer

scenic builder

chief carpenter

set dresser & builder

property maker & set builder

blacksmith welder

set builder & dresser

stage and set builder

set builder and prop maker

set builder and property maker

prop maker & set builder

set builder

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- scenic painter

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

use personal protection equipment work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision build set constructions prepare personal work environment work with respect for own safety translate artistic concepts to technical designs maintain workshop space work safely with chemicals adapt sets keep up with trends maintain theatre equipment adapt to artists' creative demands maintain theatre sets work ergonomically work safely with machines prevent fire in a performance environment understand artistic concepts follow safety procedures when working at heights finish project within budget follow work schedule paint sets

Optional Skills and Competences

support a designer in the developing process work with the lighting crew organise workshop space perform first fire intervention collaborate on costume and make-up for performances define set painting methods manage consumables stock keep personal administration attend rehearsals operate forklift plan workshop activity make set construction drawings develop professional network work with prop makers define set building methods manage technical resources stock manage personal professional development use moulding techniques operate telehandler work with the camera crew work with the director of photography

Optional Knowledge

photography lighting techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/34e1c889-0fd1-4d1f-aba9-3b6263ae667a

Status

released

Occupations

set builder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI