Beginner Bootcamp
Stagehand 101
Beginner · 8 weeks · 32 hours · 8 modules · 1840 learners
4.9
Learn the fundamentals of stagehand work: production environments, tools, safety and the professional responsibilities crews expect on day one.
What you will learn
Read a load-in schedule and work a call correctly
Identify and handle stage tools and hardware safely
Coil, run and protect cable to house standard
Understand truss, deck and motor handling basics
Communicate on comms and with department heads
Curriculum
8 modules
01The Production Environment
- — Who does what on site
- — Call structure & etiquette
- — Venue geography
02Tools of the Trade
- — Belt tools
- — Wrenches & spuds
- — Tape, ties and consumables
03Safety & PPE
- — Fall protection basics
- — Lifting & load handling
- — Incident reporting
04Cable Craft
- — Over-under coiling
- — Feeder & data runs
- — Ramps and mats
05Deck & Truss
- — Deck assembly
- — Truss handling
- — Motor and chain awareness
06Load-in / Load-out
- — Truck pack logic
- — Push order
- — Strike discipline
07Working with Departments
- — Audio
- — Lighting
- — Video
08Getting Hired
- — Labour halls & agencies
- — Building a resume
- — Your first calls