ISCO Occupation Group 7312.2 Instrument Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Instrument Technician: Instrument technicians assist and support musicians before, during and after the performance to ensure the instruments and the connected equipment, the backline, are setup properly. They maintain, check, tune and repair instruments and assist with quick changes.
Essential Skills
- Work Safely With Machines
- Perform Technical Sound Check
- Repair Musical Instruments
- Use Communication Equipment
- Translate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs
- Work Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision
- Store Performance Equipment
- Manage Consumables Stock
- Maintain Sound Equipment
- Adapt To Artists' Creative Demands
- Work Ergonomically
- Prevent Technical Problems With Musical Instruments
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Assemble Performance Equipment
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Safeguard Artistic Quality Of Performance
- Prepare Personal Work Environment
- Tune Instruments On Stage
- Prevent Undesired Changes To Sound Design
- Draw Up Instrument Setup
- Work Safely With Chemicals
- Use Technical Documentation
- Maintain Musical Instruments
- Prepare Instruments For Performance
- Understand Artistic Concepts
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Set Up Equipment In A Timely Manner
Optional Skills
- Keep Personal Administration
- Advise Client On Technical Possibilities
- Develop Professional Network
- Rewire Electronic Musical Instruments
- Document Your Own Practice
- Organise Resources For Artistic Production
- Tune Stringed Musical Instruments
- Tune Up Wireless Audio Systems
- Prevent Fire In A Performance Environment
- Tune Keyboard Music Instruments
- Promote Yourself
- Fit Up Sound On Stage
Alternative Names
- Bass Technician
- Road Crew Member
- Senior Instrument Technician
- Piano Technician
- Guitar Technician
- Roadie
