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52119.04 – Stunt coordinators and special effects technicians

Stunt co-ordinators and special effects technicians design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes for television and motion picture productions.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Special effects technician
  • Stunt coordinator

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to observe gauges, dials and digital displays on pyrotechnic, hydraulic or mechanical systems during special effects sequences
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure stunts and effects are executed consistently across different scenes and takes, contributing to a cohesive final product
  • Colour Perception to assess how colours interact on screen or stage such as matching the colour of props, costumes and set pieces to achieve the desired visual effects
  • Spatial Visualization to draw plans for contrivances such as towers, conveyors and wiring layouts for the set-up of special effects, actions and illusions
  • Attention to Detail to ensure every aspect, from safety harnesses to explosive materials, is correctly set up and monitored to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand safety principles in order to assess and manage risks associated with stunts and special effects to protect actors, stunt performers and surrounding crew

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.

Additional information

  • There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (53111)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

52 – Technical occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

521 – Technical occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5211 – Technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

Unit group

52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

Occupational profile

52119.04 – Stunt coordinators and special effects technicians

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