Arts & Entertainment
Live Sound & Lighting skills assessment
Live technicians shape what audiences hear and see. This scorecard covers system set-up, mixing, lighting programming, safety and problem solving for venues and touring events.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Live Sound & Lighting skills you can score
These are the default Live Sound & Lighting skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
System Design and Set-Up
Sets up PA and lighting systems to plans safely and quickly.
Live Mixing
Delivers a clear, balanced mix for varied acts and rooms.
Lighting Programming and Operation
Programs and runs lighting cues in time with performance.
Stage Patching and Cabling
Patches and labels systems tidily and correctly.
Rigging and Working at Heights
Rigs equipment safely with correct certification.
Audio-Visual Playback
Operates video, playback and streaming systems.
Fault Finding
Diagnoses signal, power and control issues quickly.
Electrical Safety
Applies electrical safety and testing practices.
Communication with Performers
Understands artists' needs and responds calmly.
Load-In and Load-Out Efficiency
Loads equipment in and out quickly, safely and in an organised order.
Equipment Maintenance
Maintains and tests sound and lighting equipment.
Noise and Compliance Awareness
Manages sound levels and regulatory limits.
Levels included with Live Sound & Lighting
Live Sound & Lighting starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for arts & entertainment, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Assistant
- Crew
- Senior Crew
- Head of Department
- Producer
How Live Sound & Lighting works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a production is scored on the Live Sound & Lighting skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your productions against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Live Sound & Lighting skills need attention. Reports also follow each head of department's production.
Live Sound & Lighting scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Live Sound & Lighting scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Live Sound & Lighting scorecard covers 12 skills: System Design and Set-Up, Live Mixing, Lighting Programming and Operation, Stage Patching and Cabling, Rigging and Working at Heights, Audio-Visual Playback, Fault Finding, Electrical Safety, Communication with Performers, Load-In and Load-Out Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance and Noise and Compliance Awareness. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Live Sound & Lighting?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one production and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Live Sound & Lighting?
Live Sound & Lighting starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Trainee, Assistant, Crew, Senior Crew, Head of Department and Producer. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Live Sound & Lighting skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In arts & entertainment the app talks about crew members, productions and head of departments, and you can change any of those words too.
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