Description

This unit describes the process of setting up mobile electrical power systems in the field of entertainment technology. In many Member States, a certificate for a “qualified technician for mobile electrical power systems” may be required. A mobile electrical power system starts at the predetermined origin of the electrical installation and always includes the cable and plug connected devices. The system must be both electrically and operationally safe. Depending on type and size of the system to be planned, the person responsible will need sufficient practical experience in addition to their professional expertise.

The competences listed in TeBeVAT are common for electrical technicians in all areas in the sector.

Photo © Ralph Larmann

Description: 

Scope note

Competences

Independent (00)

00 00 00 03 10  - Prepare personal work environment  (Know the correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them appropriately before starting operations.)

00 00 00 03 20 - Use technical documentation (Understanding and use of technical documentation in the overall technical process.)

00 00 00 04 30 - Set up equipment in a timely manner (Make sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.)

30 05 00 04 10 - Keep up with trends (Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.)

60 00 00 03 02 - Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment (Apply basic safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the risks to you and your colleagues.)

60 00 00 03 06 - Follow safety procedures when working at heights (Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. Prevent endangering people working under these structures.)

60 00 00 03 13 - Maintain personal hygiene standards (Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.)

60 00 00 05 90 - Document safety actions (Record all actions taken to improve health and safety, including incident reports, strategic plans, risk assessments and evaluations.)

60 20 00 03 01 - Work with respect for own safety (Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.)

60 20 00 03 03 - Work ergonomically (Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace and while manually handling equipment and materials.)

60 30 00 03 08 - Work safely with machines (Check and safely operate machines and equipment required according to manuals and instructions.)

60 40 00 03 09 - Work safely with chemicals (Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.)

60 50 00 05 21 - React to emergency situations in a live performance environment (Assess and react to an emergency, such as fires, threats, accidents or other calamities by alerting emergency services and by taking appropriate measures to safeguard or evacuate workers, participants, visitors or audience according to established procedures.)

60 80 00 03 05 - Prevent fire in a performance environment (Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.)

60 80 00 03 15 - Perform first fire intervention (Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.)

60 90 00 03 02 - Follow environmentally-sustainable work practices (Apply principles, policies and regulations aimed at environmental sustainability in the workplace.)

70 11 00 03 10 - Promote yourself (Market yourself to others by promoting one's competences and abilities.)

70 11 00 03 20 - Manage personal professional development (Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about your practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders.)

70 11 00 04 30 - Document your own practice (Register your own work practice for different purposes such as assessments, time management and job applications.)

70 15 00 03 10 - Develop professional network (Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.)

70 30 00 04 60 - Maintain system layout for a production (Establish a workable layout for the system you manage and maintain it for the duration of a production.)

70 55 00 05 30 - Promote health and safety (Encourage the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.)

70 71 00 03 10 - Keep personal administration (File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.)

Planning (10)

11 20 10 04 10 - Assess power needs (Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.)

70 20 10 04 30 - Plan teamwork (Organise the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements.)

70 30 10 05 10 - 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.)

Preparing (20)

11 20 20 04 20 - Set up generators (Install and operate generators as power supplies according to regulations and specifications.)

11 20 20 03 30 - Provide power distribution (Sustain power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.)

Running the Show (40)

00 00 40 03 10 - Communicate during show (Interact efficiently during a live performance, in order to anticipate any possible malfunctionings.)

After the Show (50)

00 00 50 03 10 - De‐rig electronic equipment (Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.)

00 00 50 03 20 - Store performance equipment (Dismantle sound, light and video equipment in a safely manner after a performance event. Make sure the equipment is correctly stored away.)

Maintenance (60)

11 20 60 04 10 - Maintain electrical equipment (Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean,repair and replace parts and connections as required.)