Part Time NVQ Level 3 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: L72103

Timetable:
to be confirmed

Course Location: Ealing

Course Duration (s): 1 year

Course Start Date (s): Sep

Home EU Fee (per year): £905
International Non-EU Fee (per year): £1050
Exam fee (per year): £142

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.

Entry Requirements
All candidates must have successfully completed the Level 2 NVQ Grip qualification.

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.
These standards are being awarded by City and Guilds and delivered via EIM, which is an approved City and Guilds assessment centre.
This Qualification is made up of 10 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
Number
Unit title
Contribute to good working relationships
Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace
Recce the locations for shooting equipment
Select and use equipment
Lay complex track
Rig camera cranes
Rig car mounts and use ropes, fastenings and strops
Rig tracking cars and trailers
Track and swing the crane arm
Elevate and 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 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.