Overview 

This standard is about your ability to supervise, instruct and train personnel in the use of armoury and weapons for productions.

It will involve identifying key Heads of Department with whom you will need to liaise regarding the use of identified armoury and weapons complying with legislation and protocols.

You will be expected to advise and instruct cast and crew on how to look competent whilst working with the characteristics of the script and complying with legislation and protocols.

 

Performance criteria 

You must be able to: 

  1. communicate the safety guidance to cast and crew
  2. supply pictoral and video test reference to production as required
  3. communicate scene choreography to the relevant personnel
  4. instruct cast members how the weapon effect will be achieved, demonstrating elements where appropriate
  5. check that the armoury, weapons, ammunition and propellants are fit for purpose and in appropriate and compliant condition for use in productions
  6. respond to any budget or schedule changes and communicate these to all necessary personnel
  7. liaise with production to ensure effective, convenient and secure weapon storage
  8. instruct artists in weapon safety procedures
  9. check and monitor that the handling of the weapon is correct and in line with the script
  10. take all aspects of risk assessment and management into account and provide documentation to this effect

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to liaise with appropriate Heads of Department, cast and crew, insurers and enforcing authorities
  2. how to ensure that the safety of cast and crew is upheld at all times, both in the workshop and on set
  3. how to assist in the scene’s choreography and continuity according to the script breakdown and production requirements
  4. how to facilitate the successful and safe delivery of the weapon effect, including testing and recording the results on camera
  5. the appropriate liaison with production to ensure appropriate weapon storage at the location
  6. how to obtain the necessary permissions and approvals from relevant authorities and organisations
  7. the process of preparing armoury and weapons, ammunition and propellants so that they can be used to create the weapon effect
  8. how to relate the weapon usage to the action in the scene
  9. the legislation and protocols relating to the safe and correct handling of armoury and weapons, ammunition and propellants