Apprenticeship training course
Props technician (level 3)
Supporting the props master to supply, build and maintain dressing and hand props for film, television and theatre productions.
- Qualification level
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3
Equivalent to A level. - Typical duration
- 18 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Creative and design
- Maximum funding
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£6,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Effectively break down a script for both dressing with props and standing by.
- Cost and source props or materials required for the production.
- Select appropriate props for period designs.
- Prepare props according to the shooting and dressing schedule.
- Work with the props team to create appropriate work and storage spaces.
- Use suitable methods to adapt props to meet production requirements.
- Repair any broken props on set using the correct adhesives and good working practices.
- Work with a team to dress the set or location to the design and dressing brief.
- Work in accordance with the constraints of the set or location.
- Work in an effective, safe and timely manner to meet the dressing schedule.
- Use selected tools and kit to complete the required task for set building or dressing.
- Work effectively as part of a team to meet the requirements of the strike.
- Follow the brief outlined by Chargehands and Storeman.
- Adhere to current Health and Safety legistation and organisational policies when striking a set.
- Apply health and safety knowledge practices to minimise the risk to cast and crew.
- Identify, mitigate and report any incidents or risk to the appropriate personnel.
- Select the appropriate tools and equipment and use these safely on set, on location and in workshops on productions.
- Develop, maintain and use professional networks.
- Develop and maintain own competence and knowledge in props areas.
- Communicate clearly and concisely using discretion when required.
- Work within budget and timescales to support the production.
Full information on Props technician (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.