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53111.05 – Grips and riggers

Grips and riggers 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

  • Lighting assistant
  • Stagehand

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to safely and efficiently manoeuvre and control rigging equipment, cranes and other machinery, ensuring proper setup and execution of complex shots and movements on set
  • Setting Up to assemble, position and adjust rigging equipment supporting camera and lighting systems so technical crews can operate efficiently and safely
  • Depth Perception to judge distances and heights when setting up and adjusting equipment, ensuring safe and precise placement of rigs, lights and other stage elements
  • Gross Body Coordination to move, lift and position heavy equipment and rigging materials while maintaining balance and control during physically demanding tasks
  • Attention to Detail to ensure the safe, precise setup and operation of equipment in order to prevent accidents and ensure rigs and supports function as intended during a production
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand how to operate and maintain equipment to correctly and safely set up for film shoots or performances

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Rig, place, move and dismantle sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.

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

53111.05 – Grips and riggers

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