Occupation Atlasset builder
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/34e1c889-0fd1-4d1f-aba9-3b6263ae667a
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.
Job Zone
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Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Extensive preparation. Usually a graduate degree, with extensive skill, knowledge and experience — many of these occupations expect more than five years of experience.
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Occupational interest profile
AERArtistic · Enterprising · Realistic — the three strongest interests, in order
- A Artistic6.69
- E Enterprising3.93
- R Realistic3.70
- C Conventional3.27
- S Social3.04
- I Investigative2.75
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Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Set and Exhibit Designers (27-1027.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, its exact O*NET match, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.
Typically associated skills
Essential (21)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- adapt sets
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- build set constructions
- finish project within budget
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- follow work schedule
- keep up with trends
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain theatre sets
- maintain workshop space
- paint sets
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- 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 (24)
- attend rehearsals
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- define set building methods
- define set painting methods
- develop professional network
- keep personal administration
- lighting techniques
- make set construction drawings
- manage consumables stock
- manage personal professional development
- manage technical resources stock
- operate forklift
- operate telehandler
- organise workshop space
- perform first fire intervention
- photography
- plan workshop activity
- prepare the floor for performance
- support a designer in the developing process
- use moulding techniques
- work with prop makers
- work with the camera crew
- work with the director of photography
- work with the lighting crew
O*NET equivalents
From the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, strongest match first. A broader occupation takes in this one; a narrower one is a part of it.
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