Overview

This standard is about ensuring that all props are stored safely and securely.

You are required to liaise closely with colleagues in the Props department, identify suitable storage places and equipment and maintain accurate records.

Props: can be either those that have been hired, or those that belong to the production company, or product placements, or all of these. You are required to acquire and store equipment and furniture like telephones, shelving or desks. You are also required to acquire and store consumables that may need replacing like drinks of cigarettes as well as making sure other props like crockery and glassware are hygienically cleaned.

This standard may be suitable for the role of props storeman. *

*This is a generic term and not gender specific.

 

Performance criteria 

You must be able to: 

  1. discuss all props requirements identified in the script breakdown
  2. set up a Prop Room, with sufficient office and storage space, and appropriate hygiene facilities
  3. arrange security arrangements
  4. prepare an inventory of props required
  5. identify props with specific storage requirements
  6. liaise with other Prop Department personnel about requirements for each day’s shoot
  7. ensure that all props are clean and hygienically prepared for use
  8. liaise with transport personnel about requirements for the movement of props
  9. arrange for the return, storage, recycling or disposal of props when they are no longer required
  10. maintain accurate and up to date logs, store them securely, and make them available to all relevant personnel
  11. comply with health and safety legislation, regulations and protocols

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. the script breakdown and of the production schedule
  2. the importance of all props to the production, irrespective of their monetary value
  3. how to liaise promptly and effectively with other personnel
  4. what equipment and furnishings are required in the Prop room
  5. how to identify props with specific storage requirements such as fragile items, consumables
  6. hich props cannot be stored for re-takes, such as consumables
  7. the types of props which may need cleaning and preparing for use
  8. the specific cost implications involved in the loss of, or damage to, product placement items
  9. how to organise the movement of props to and from the storeroom, in accordance with production requirements and schedules
  10. the health and safety legislation, regulations and protocols
  11. which props and materials can be recycled, and the relevant recycling methods
  12. the importance of maintaining accurate logs