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 Operations![]()
SG1 Lift, Transfer and Strike Set Pieces![]()
SG2 Operate Tools and Equipment for Use in Stagehand Activities![]()
SG3 Operate Plant or Machinery to Lift and Transfer Set Pieces![]()
SG4 Operate Plant or Machinery for Accessing on Set![]()
SG5 Produce Set Pieces with Specialised Finishes![]()
SG6 Ensure the Safe and Secure Hanging of Set Backings![]()
SG7 Provide Stagehand Assistance to the Mill Wood Machinist
Health, Safety, Security, Efficiency![]()
SG8 Carry Out Stagehand Housekeeping and Security Procedures![]()
SG9 Conform to Efficient Work Practices on Set![]()
SG10 Conform to Stage Workplace Safety
Standby![]()
SG11 Acting as Standby Stagehand![]()
SG12 Lay Track for Camera Requirements
Supervising Stagehands![]()
SG13 Oversee the Lifting and Transferring of Set Pieces![]()
SG14 Plan the Requirements for Stagehand Work![]()
SG15 Monitor Health and Safety in the Stagehand Environment![]()
SG16 Liaise with Other Departments to Coordinate Stagehand Resources and Activity
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F1 Manage and Market Yourself as a Freelancer
For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.
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