National Occupation Standards for Stagehands
The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the audio visual sector.
Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry. The units are listed in production process order.
Download the entire suite of standards:
National Occupational Standards for Stagehands
Download individual units:
Stagehand OperationsSG1 Lift, Transfer and Strike Set PiecesSG2 Operate Tools and Equipment for Use in Stagehand ActivitiesSG3 Operate Plant or Machinery to Lift and Transfer Set PiecesSG4 Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing on SetSG5 Produce Set Pieces with Specialised FinishesSG6 Ensure the Safe and Secure Hanging of Set BackingsSG7 Provide Stagehand Assistance to the Mill Wood Machinist
Health, Safety, Security, EfficiencySG8 Carry Out Stagehand Housekeeping and Security ProceduresSG9 Conform to Efficient Work Practices on SetSG10 Conform to Stage Workplace Safety
StandbySG11 Acting as Standby StagehandSG12 Lay Track for Camera Requirements
Supervising StagehandsSG13 Oversee the Lifting and Transferring of Set PiecesSG14 Plan the Requirements for Stagehand WorkSG15 Monitor Health and Safety in the Stagehand EnvironmentSG16 Liaise with Other Departments to Coordinate Stagehand Resources and Activity
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For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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