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Performing arts professionals carry the employer duty to ensure personnel have the skills to work safely. This article covers the core skill categories, ETCP certification, HazCom training requirements, training documentation, and how to conduct a skills audit of your program.
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Power requirements and electrical considerations for all entertainment utilization equipment: incandescent and LED luminaires, video walls, projectors, audio amplifiers, automation motors, special effects, and data network systems.
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Comprehensive guide to entertainment power distribution equipment: SCR and IGBT dimmer racks, relay racks, PDUs, and motor control centers. Covers installation requirements, ventilation, grounding, and circuit labeling.
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Complete guide to 19-pin Socapex multi-cable systems: connector pinout for all six circuits, breakout box types, wiring verification, reverse polarity testing, and common failure modes.
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A complete guide to portable power feeder cables in entertainment: Type W cable, conductor sizing and ampacity, Camlok/PowerLok single-pole connectors, color coding by phase, and the ground-first connection sequence.
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Everything entertainment electricians need to know about portable extension cords: cord type designations (SOOW, SJTW), gauge selection, voltage drop, NEC prohibited uses, GFCI requirements, and inspection criteria.
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Learn the three terminal types used in entertainment electrical equipment: screw terminals (torque specs and ferrules), spring-loaded cage clamp terminals, and crimp connections (ring, spade, and butt connectors). Covers tooling, inspection, and selection criteria.
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Complete guide to entertainment control cables: DMX512 (120-ohm, XLR-5), Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6, T568B), and balanced audio (XLR-3). Covers impedance, pinouts, routing, and termination requirements.
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A complete guide to entertainment electrical power connectors: stage pin (2P&G), NEMA Edison, twist-lock, Camlok, and IEC 60309. Understand ratings, wiring, color codes, and when to use each type.
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