Occupation Atlasfollowspot operator
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d71eb4f9-2de3-4955-ba79-7b82ea3fe32c
followspot operator
Followspot operators control follow spots based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Follow spots are specialized lighting instruments, designed to follow performers or movements on stage. Movement, size, beam width and color are controlled manually. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the light board operators and performers. Their work is based on instructions and other documentation. Their work can include working on heights, in bridges or above an audience.
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Job Zone
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Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Medium preparation. Vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree, with one to two years of training that combines experience and informal instruction.
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Occupational interest profile
RCARealistic · Conventional · Artistic — the three strongest interests, in order
- R Realistic6.99
- C Conventional4.11
- A Artistic2.38
- I Investigative2.02
- E Enterprising1.95
- S Social1.24
RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.
Job Zone and interest data are borrowed from Lighting Technicians (27-4015.00): in the official ESCO–O*NET crosswalk, a broader O*NET occupation that includes this one, and the best-ranked match that has them. ESCO doesn't publish them directly.
Typically associated skills
Essential (19)
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 to artists' creative demands
- assemble performance equipment
- communicate during show
- de-rig electronic equipment
- follow safety precautions in work practices
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- operate follow spots
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up follow spots
- store performance equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
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.
Closest occupations
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