Please consider the following when you are reviewing this suite of standards documents:

1. The title of the NOS suite has been changed from Stagehands for film and TV productions to Stagehands for Productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

2. The phrase “film and TV productions” have been consistently changed to “productions” throughout the whole suite.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

3. The industry expert working groups agreed that the key purpose of Stagehand job role is the following.

Collaborate with craft departments to prepare set pieces, lift and fix sets, transport props and sets.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

4. The standard previously titled “Operate Plant or Machinery to Lift and Transfer Set Pieces” has a new title “Operate Plant or Machinery to Access, Lift and Transfer Set Pieces”.

Do you agree with the title change?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

5. The standard previously titled “Ensure the Safe and Secure Hanging of Set Backings” has a new title “Hang set backings safely and securely”.

Do you agree with the title change?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

6. The standard previously titled “Plan the requirements for stagehand Work” has a new title “Plan and monitor the requirements for stagehand Work”.

Do you agree with the title change?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

7. The industry expert working groups proposed that the standards currently covering health and safety aspects of the job role are replaced by the following imported standards. 

Old standards     

Conform to Stage Workplace Safety

Monitor Health and Safety in the Stagehand Environment            

Replacement proposed

PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operation

PROHSS6 Conduct health and safety risk assessments of a workplace

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

8. The industry expert working groups proposed that the standards currently covering self management and working with others aspects of the job role are replaced by the following imported standards. 

Old standards     

Conform to Efficient Work Practices on Set

Perform the role of a Standby Stagehand

Liaise with Other Departments to Coordinate Stagehand Resources and Activities              

Replacement proposed

SKSGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries

SKSGS6 Procure external services or supplies in the creative industries

SKSGS10 Work effectively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

 9. Please check and confirm that the following standard “Provide Stagehand Assistance to the Wood Mill Machinist” is still a valid function of the Stagehand job role.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

 
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National Occupational Standards for Stagehands for Productions drafts

Operate tools and machinery

SKSSH2 Operate tools and equipment for use in stagehand activities

SKSSH3 Operate plant or machinery to access, lift and transfer set pieces and items

SKSSH6 Provide stagehand assistance to the wood mill machinist

Move and produce set pieces

SKSSH1 Lift, transfer and strike set pieces and items

SKSSH4 Produce set pieces with specialised finishes

SKSSH5 Hang set backings safely and securely

SKSSH8 Oversee the lifting and transferring of set pieces and items

Health and safety

PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operation

PROHSS6 Conduct health and safety risk assessments of a workplace

Manage self and work with others

SKSSH7 Carry out stagehand housekeeping and security procedures

SKSSH9 Plan and monitor the requirements for stagehand work

SKSGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries

SKSGS6 Procure external services or supplies in the creative industries

SKSGS10 Work effectively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries

Work with others

SKSGS11 Work effectively with clients or customers in the creative industries

SKSGS8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries

SKSGS12 Develop and use professional networks in the creative industries

SKSGS9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries