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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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