instrument technician

Instrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected equipment, the backline, are setup properly. They maintain, check, tune and repair instruments and assist with quick changes.

Scope note

Excludes musical instrument technician.

Alternative Labels

bass technician

drum technician

guitar technician

piano technician

road crew member

roadie

senior instrument technician

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands assemble performance equipment draw up instrument setup maintain musical instruments maintain sound equipment manage consumables stock perform soundchecks prepare instruments for performance prepare personal work environment prevent technical problems of musical instruments prevent undesired changes to sound design repair musical instruments safeguard artistic quality of performance set up equipment in a timely manner store performance equipment translate artistic concepts to technical designs tune instruments on stage understand artistic concepts use communication equipment use personal protection equipment use technical documentation work ergonomically work safely with chemicals work safely with machines work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work with respect for own safety

Optional Skills and Competences

advise client on technical possibilities develop professional network document your own practice keep personal administration manage personal professional development organise resources for artistic production prepare sound equipment on stage prevent fire in a performance environment rewire electronic musical instruments tune keyboard music instruments tune stringed musical instruments tune up wireless audio systems

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/72f4abfe-5337-49be-b9b8-32096fc2ca1f

Status

released

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