Part Time NVQ Level 2 for Grip For the Audio Visual Industries

This course is for you if:
Grips must have excellent up-to-date knowledge of all camera-support equipment. They should be enthusiastic about mechanics and assembling equipment, and have a passion for finding creative solutions to technical problems.

Key skills include:

·good leadership skills;

·initiative and the ability to respond quickly to different situations;

·ability to help realise a Director/DoP's artistic vision in practical terms;

·ability to collaborate and to work as part of a team;

·diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artists and other crew;

·a high level of physical stamina and strength;

·since a Camera Grip has to lift and pull heavy equipment, they need a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures.

Course Code: L72102
Timetable: to be confirmed
Course Location: Ealing
Course Duration (s): 1 year
Course Start Date (s): Sep
Home EU Fee (per year): £726
International Non-EU Fee (per year): £855
Exam fee (per year): £127

Fee Information:
There are a small number of courses where the full fee has to be paid by everyone, these are known as Commercial Activity Programmes (previously known as FULL COST courses). Unfortunately, we do not offer any reductions or discounts irrespective of age, status or circumstances.

About the course:
This qualification is based on a set of industry standards drawn up by industry professionals with Skillset - the audio visual sector skills council.

This Qualification is made up of 7 sections, called units. Each unit describes what you must be able to demonstrate and can competently do on production. Being competent means that you can do a task to a skilful level, understand why it is done that way and usually are able to solve problems associated with the role.

Unit No.
Unit title

X1
Contribute to good working relationships

X2
Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

G3
Rig static mounts for a production

G4
Lay basic flat track

G6
Rig camera dollies

G8
Rig remote heads and systems

G11
Track the camera

Assessment:
These qualifications are awarded by an approved City and Guilds
assessment centre and delivered/assessed by EIM
.
After the course:
Successful candidates can apply for the NVQ Level 3 Grip qualification or get a job in the industry working for one of the large equipment houses (such as Panavision or ARRI), or start their career driving a camera car, and progressed to becoming a Grip. Hands on experience, and learning how all camera-support equipment works.