Profession of Stagehand

Introduction to the Profession of Grip

Length : 14 hours

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ABOUT

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the participants with the basic knowledge and the vocabulary used by a team of stagehands. The participants will also learn the safety concepts essential to the practice of this profession and will be trained with all of the grips used on set.

Target professions

Anyone who wants to become a stagehand.

Mandatory course to obtain recognition as a stagehand with AQTIS 514 IATSE (new and reclassified members).

Read the membership criteria

Prerequisites

Have taken the course “Initiation to community life” and already be a member of AQTIS 514 IATSE.

Training team

To be announced.

Registration

Please enter your name on the callback list at the bottom of the page to be notified of the next dates that become open for registrations. You will then receive an e-mail containing the date a few weeks before the course. You can then contact us to register. These e-mails are sent every Wednesday.

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The number of participants allowed in each course is limited. On the day of the course, we will not admit any participants who have not paid for it in advance.

IMPORTANT: Please note that safety shoes must be worn to participate in training. Failure to do so may result in the trainer refusing to accept you, and you will be considered absent without a valid reason, subject to a $100 charge as per our cancellation policy.

Course contents

Theory

The profession of stagehand
  • Description of tasks
  • General obligations
Health and safety on set
  • CSST safety data sheets
  • General safety rules
  • Viewing of audiovisual materials
Practice
  • Equipment terminology
  • Working with ropes
  • Scaffolding
  • Lifting devices
  • Interior and exterior equipment installation (rails, scaffolding, butterflies)
  • Evaluation

UPCOMING DATES
En refonte

SCHEDULE
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

LOCATION
Both days are in a studio, location according to availability.

COURSE FEES
members only, 160$+tx

FREQUENCY
2 or 3 times a year

NUMBER OF PLACES
15

Questions ?

Please contact our Professional Training Team

formations@aqtis514iatse.com 514 844-2113
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