Props Technician

A Props Technician provides support and assistance to the Prop Master, Assistant Prop Master and Chargehands to supply, build, use and maintain dressing and hand props for film, television and theatre productions. They may work on set, in workshops, backstage or on location. Props Technicians work as part of the Props department and need to be adaptable, flexible and able to learn quickly on the job. As part of their role, Props Technicians may be required to undertake a wide variety of activities including: creating prop rooms, receiving props to set, cataloguing props, making props, building and dressing sets, working with the cast and featured background artists, striking (removing and clearing) sets, and checking hired props back in. They may also need to assist art department colleagues on set. Props Technicians may progress into specific dressing or standby roles, leading to Chargehands, Stores and Assistant Prop Master roles on independent and studio films, high-end television drama and in theatres. The apprentice may be expected to work irregular and unsociable hours to meet the needs of the given production. Summary of Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/props-technician/ Full Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/3512/st0174_props-technician_l3_ap-for-publication_18092019.pdf