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53111.03 – Props persons and set builders

Props persons and set builders assist technical workers and perform other support duties related to broadcasting and the production of motion pictures and the performing arts.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Props person
  • Set builder

Core competencies

  • Repairing to ensure props and set pieces remain functional, safe and visually accurate during production
  • Equipment and Tool Selection to choose the appropriate tools for constructing, modifying and maintaining props and sets, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality in their work
  • Spatial Visualization to design, arrange and construct sets and props that fit seamlessly within the physical space and support the director's vision
  • Far Vision to assess and plan the placement of large sets and props from a distance, ensuring proper scale, alignment and aesthetic coherence within the space
  • Attention to Detail to create realistic, functional and visually accurate props and sets that enhance the authenticity and storytelling of a production
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand safety protocols in order to recognize and address potential hazards associated with props and set construction

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assemble, repair, place, build and oversee props.

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.
  • Progression to related technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts is possible with additional training or experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

531 – Occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5311 – Photographers and support occupations in arts and culture

Unit group

53111 – Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

Occupational profile

53111.03 – Props persons and set builders

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