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Junior grip
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Build, maintain and move grip equipment during productions.
What you'd do
Unload, check, and prepare grip equipment at the start of each shoot day
Lay and level dolly track to the camera department's specification
Push and steer camera dollies smoothly during live takes
Rig and operate camera cranes and remote heads under supervision
Strike and pack equipment efficiently at the end of a shoot day
Follow all on-set health and safety instructions at all times
Assist the key grip with rigging camera mounts to vehicles or structures
What you'd learn
Types of grip equipment and how each is used safely on set
Health and safety regulations specific to film and TV production
How to lay dolly track and level it on different surfaces
Camera movement principles and how grip supports the director of photography
Load management and manual handling techniques for heavy equipment
Production terminology and set etiquette
How to work as part of a grip and camera department team
Ready to look for a place?
See live Junior grip apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.