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Competences — set builder

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/34e1c889-0fd1-4d1f-aba9-3b6263ae667a).

Essential

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

Optional

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

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 18 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • set construction — 44 %
  • set building — 33 %
  • budget management — 28 %
  • carpentry — 22 %
  • timeline management — 17 %
  • tool maintenance — 17 %
  • scenic construction — 17 %

Responsibilities

  • set building — 50 %
  • set maintenance — 22 %
  • equipment preparation — 17 %