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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.1 - operating mobile plant
S8.2 - driving vehicles
S8.3 - operating watercraft
S8.4 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
S8.5 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.6.0 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.6.1 - operating medical equipment
S8.6.2 - operating audio-visual equipment
- add elocution techniques to recording audio materials
- adjust video transmissions
- analyse images
- assist multimedia operator
- configure media integration systems
- create infrared imagery
- cut photographic film
- cut raw footage digitally
- distribute control signals
- focus lighting equipment
- focus stage lights
- light a show
- load film reels
- make radiographic images
- manage multi frequency wireless signal distribution
- mix multi-track recordings
- monitor mixing in a live situation
- operate a camera
- operate a lighting console
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate audio equipment
- operate audio-signal processors
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate follow spots
- operate lighting equipment
- operate media integration systems
- operate projector
- operate sound live
- operate the sound in the rehearsal studio
- operate video equipment
- perform technical sound check
- photograph crime scenes
- plot lighting states
- plot lighting states with automated lights
- plot show control cues
- practise camera movements
- prevent technical problems with media integration systems
- prevent undesired changes to sound design
- program sound cues
- record audio materials
- record multi-track sound
- repair photographic film
- run a projection
- select auxiliary equipment for photographic work
- select camera apertures
- select photographic equipment
- select recording source
- set up a multi-track recording
- set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
- set up basic recording
- set up cameras
- set up light board
- set up media integration systems
- set up multimedia equipment
- set up photographic equipment
- set up projection equipment
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- set up sound equipment
- set up sound reinforcement system
- supervise video quality
- synchronise with mouth movements
- take pictures
- tune a projector
- tune instruments on stage
- tune up wireless audio systems
- use a telecine
- use photographic equipment
- use X-ray machines
S8.6.3 - operating scientific and laboratory equipment
S8.6.4 - operating communications equipment
S8.6.5 - operating precision industrial equipment
S8.6.6 - using precision measuring equipment
S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

perform soundchecks

installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment

maintaining electrical, electronic and precision equipment

maintain sound equipment

working with machinery and specialised equipment

using precision instrumentation and equipment

operating audio-visual equipment

skills

constructing

building and repairing structures

installing wooden and metal components

perform test run

perform soundchecks

Description

Description

Test the sound equipment of a venue to ensure smooth operation during the performance. Cooperate with performers to make sure the venue equipment is adjusted for the requirements of the performance.

Alternative Labels

adjust sound of equipment

carry out sound checks

conduct sound checks

perform a sound check

perform checks for sound

perform soundchecks

run a sound check

run checks for sound

run sound check

test the sound equipment

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.1 (Last update 26/09/2022)