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O*NET-SOC 27-4015.00

Lighting Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation0
Abilities listed for this occupation0
Tasks listed for this occupation0
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no skills (skill count: 0).

Abilities

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no abilities (ability count: 0).

Tasks

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no tasks (task count: 0).

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9911/2023
Conventional4.0711/2023
Artistic2.3911/2023
Investigative2.0211/2023
Enterprising1.9111/2023
Social1.1811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.