Wiki source code of Lighting Unit

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1 = [[Lighting Unit Description>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Sectoral Layer Glossary.Description.WebHome]] =
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3 (% class="box" id="HLightingforeventsandliveperformanceistheuseoflightasitappliestolightingtheperformer2Csets2Cproductsortheeventorperformancespace." %)
4 Lighting for events and live performance is the use of light as it applies to lighting the performer, sets, products or the event or[[image:Foto_LightingUnit.jpeg||queryString="width=400&height=400" alt="Photo © Ralph Larmann" height="400" style="float:right" width="400"]]performance space. Many different special types of lighting instruments are used in this vocation.
5 \\The personnel who install, operate, and control the equipment are commonly referred to as lighting technicians. The equipment that was originally used for theatrical performances (e.g. cabling, dimmers, lighting instruments, controllers) can be found in many event and live-performance lighting applications, including the theatre, corporate events, concerts, trade shows, broadcast television, film production, photographic studios, and other types of live events.
6 \\The competences listed in TeBeVAT are common for lighting technicians in all areas of lighting in the sector.
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9 == [[Scope note>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Sectoral Layer Glossary.Profile scope note.WebHome]] ==
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12 ESCO: essential skills/competences of
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15 (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HLightingTechnician" %)
16 Lighting Technician
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20 Light Board Operator
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23 (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HTheatreTechnician" %)
24 Theatre Technician
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27 (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HStageTechnician" %)
28 Stage Technician
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31 == [[Competences>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Sectoral Layer Glossary.Profile Competences.WebHome]] ==
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33 (% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HTheA0WorkOrganisationUnitA0competencesareaprerequisiteasabasisforallunits." %)
34 The [[Work Organisation Unit>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Occupational Profiles.Work Organisation.WebHome]] competences are a prerequisite as a basis for all units.
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36 ==== Planning (10) ====
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38 [[01 00 10 04 20>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 10 04 20 Draw up lighting plan.WebHome]] - Draw up lighting plan (Create technical drawings and documentation within the lighting department).
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40 [[30 00 10 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.30 00 10 03 10 Translate artistic concepts to technical designs.WebHome]] - Translate artistic concepts to technical designs (Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.)
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42 [[70 20 10 04 30>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 20 10 04 30 Plan teamwork.WebHome]] - Plan teamwork (Organise the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements.)
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44 [[70 30 10 05 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 30 10 05 10 Develop project schedule.WebHome]] - Develop project schedule (Define the project completion stages and create a timeline. Synchronise necessary activities, taking into account the convergence of production elements. Establish a schedule.)
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46 [[70 51 10 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 51 10 04 10 Analyse the need for technical resources.WebHome]] - Analyse the need for technical resources (Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.)
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48 [[70 51 10 03 30>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 51 10 03 30 Organise resources for artistic production.WebHome]] - Organise resources for artistic production (Coordinate resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.)
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50 [[70 56 10 05 30>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 56 10 05 30 Budget set costs.WebHome]] - Budget set costs (Prepare set production budgets.)
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52 [[80 00 10 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.80 00 10 04 10 Advise client on technical possibilities.WebHome]] - Advise client on technical possibilities (Apply one's expertise of technical systems to advise the client about the possibility or specifics of a project.)
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54 ==== Preparing (20) ====
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56 [[01 00 20 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 10 Read lighting plan.WebHome]] - Read lighting plans (Interpret the instructions on the light plan to determine the lighting equipment needed).
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58 [[01 00 20 04 23>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 23 Prevent technical problems with lighting equipment.WebHome]] - Prevent technical problems with lighting equipment (Anticipate on possible technical problems with lighting equipment).
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60 [[01 00 20 04 25>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 25 Set up lightIng boardconsole.WebHome]] - Set up lightIng board/console (Install, connect and try out lighting board/console in a live performance environment.)
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62 [[01 00 20 04 26>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 26 Distribute control signals.WebHome]] - Distribute control signals (Circulate control signals between light boards, dimmers and another lighting equipment. Control systems can be either DMX or network based.)
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64 [[01 00 20 04 28>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 28 Operate dimmer equipment.WebHome]] - Operate dimmer equipment (Set up, connect and operate dimmer equipment (with plug and socket) in a live performance environment.)
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66 [[01 00 20 04 29>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 29 Install lighting.WebHome]] – Install lighting (Set up, connect and test lighting equipment in a live performance environment.)
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68 [[01 00 20 04 30>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 30 Focus lighting equipment.WebHome]] - Focus lighting equipment (Set already installed conventional lighting equipment, based on directions and information from somebody on the floor.)
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70 [[01 00 20 04 50>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 20 04 50 Plot lighting states.WebHome]] - Plot lighting states (Set up and try out lighting states. These control the lights on stage by the use of levers or pushes.)
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72 [[01 10 20 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 10 20 03 10 Set up follow spots.WebHome]] - Set up follow spots (Install and test follow spots in different types of locations.)
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74 [[01 30 20 04 20>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 30 20 04 20 Rig automated lights.WebHome]] - Rig automated lights (Connect, try out, rig and de‐rig automated lights and replace optical accessories.)
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76 [[01 30 20 05 50>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 30 20 05 50 Plot lighting states with automated lights.WebHome]] - Plot lighting states with automated lights (Technically manipulate light boards for automated lights. Set up and try out lighting states with automated lights.)
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78 [[15 50 20 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.15 20 50 04 10 Pack electronic equipment.WebHome]] - Pack electronic equipment (Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.)
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80 [[30 00 20 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.30 00 20 04 10 Adapt existing designs to changed circumstances.WebHome]] - Adapt existing designs to changed circumstances (Alter an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.)
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82 [[30 00 20 04 15>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.30 00 20 04 15 Adapt artistic plan to location.WebHome]] - Adapt artistic plan to location (Accommodate plans to other locations with respect for the artistic concept.)
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84 [[30 00 20 04 20>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.30 00 20 04 20 Support a designer in the developing process.WebHome]] - Support a designer in the developing process (Provide assistance and support to designers throughout the course of the development process.)
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86 [[70 51 20 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.70 51 20 04 10 Check material resources.WebHome]] - Check material resources (Verify that all requested resources are delivered and in good working order. Notify the appropriate person or people of any problems related to technical and material resources.)
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88 ==== Rehearsing (30) ====
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90 [[30 00 30 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.30 00 30 03 10 Adapt to artists' creative demands.WebHome]] - Adapt to artists' creative demands (Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your expertise and capabilities to reach the best possible result.)
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92 ==== Running the Show (40) ====
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94 [[00 00 40 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.00 00 00 03 10 Communicate during show.WebHome]] - Communicate during show (Interact efficiently during a live performance, in order to anticipate any possible malfunctionings).
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96 [[01 00 40 04 50>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 40 04 50 Operate a lighting console.WebHome]] - Operate a lighting console (Handle a light board during rehearsal or live situations, based on visual cues or documentation.)
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98 [[01 10 40 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 10 40 03 10 Operate follow spots.WebHome]] - Operate follow spots (Use follow spots during a live performance based on visual cues or documentation.)
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100 [[03 10 40 03 22>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.03 10 40 03 22 Follow time cues.WebHome]] - Follow time cues (Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal scores to time cues accurately.)
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102 ==== After the Show (50) ====
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104 [[00 00 50 03 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.00 00 50 03 10 De-rig electronic equipment.WebHome]] - De‐rig electronic equipment (Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use).
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106 [[00 00 50 03 20>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.00 00 50 03 20 Store performance equipment.WebHome]] - Store performance equipment (Dismantle sound, light and video equipment in a safely manner after a performance).
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108 [[15 20 50 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.15 20 50 04 10 Pack electronic equipment.WebHome]] - Pack electronic equipment (Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.)
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110 ==== Maintenance (60) ====
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112 [[01 00 60 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 60 04 10 Maintain lighting equipment.WebHome]] - Maintain lighting equipment (Check, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and optical lighting elements.)
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114 [[01 00 60 04 11>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 00 60 04 11 Maintain dimmer equipment.WebHome]] - Maintain dimmer equipment (Check and operate dimmer equipment. Take the appropriate steps if the equipment is defective, correcting the defect yourself or forwarding it to specialised repair service.)
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116 [[01 30 60 04 10>>doc:01 Sectoral Layer.Competences.01 30 60 04 10 Maintain automated lighting equipment.WebHome]] - Maintain automated lighting equipment (Set up, check and repair automated lighting equipment and maintain its software.)