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Job Purpose

Alongside the Scenic Construction Tutor, develop an efficient Scenic Workshop operating at

the industry level in Scenic Building and manage the workshop output to a world-leading

standard.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Scenic Construction Tutor, the Assistant Carpenter shall execute the

following tasks and responsibilities:

\xef\x82\xa7 Direct and maintain the physical operations of the Scenic Construction Workshop. This

includes but is not limited to:

o Machine maintenance

o Material handling and inventory

o Tool handling and inventory

o Assist in constructing and assembling scenic elements, ensuring they meet the

design specifications and safety standards.

o Assisting with production, shop improvement, and other relevant Academyrequested

projects.

o Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working

environment.

o Assist in setting up and dismantling scenic pieces on location, ensuring they

are properly installed and secured.

o Oversee and direct student build crews for production in conjunction and

reporting to the Scenic Construction Tutor.

o Maintaining a high quality of build and finish of all scenic elements.

Key Interactions

Responsible to the Scenic Construction Tutor and works closely with The Production

Manager and the Production Arts Department.

Knowledge and Experience

Training and Tuition

\xef\x82\xa7 Assist the Scenic Construction Tutor as needed in lessons, often providing a second

set of eyes, ears, and hands to handle larger groups of students.

\xef\x82\xa7 Supervision and guidance of students, fulfilling a construction role on Academy

productions and projects, working with external creatives and the Academy

Production Manager.

Productions

\xef\x82\xa7 Review the drawing package created by the Scenic Construction Tutor or Production

Manager and discuss all construction methods per current industry standards.

\xef\x82\xa7 Review and create a build schedule as laid out by the Scenic Construction Tutor.

\xef\x82\xa7 Support the build on the shop floor for all elements, maintaining quality and

management/oversight of all students fulfilling a construction role as well as overhire

carpenters brought in to support construction.

\xef\x82\xa7 Maintain daily communication with the Scenic Construction Tutor to ensure scenic

elements are being built to specification and on schedule, and to clarify any issues or

questions that may arise.

\xef\x82\xa7 Lead crews of students during the load-in/fit-up process into the theatre.

\xef\x82\xa7 Assist with any scenic rigging elements during build and load-in/fit up.

\xef\x82\xa7 Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on production sets o

production.

\xef\x82\xa7 Perform any modifications or repairs necessary on production sets, in conjunction

with Students as often as possible.

Facilities

\xef\x82\xa7 Work alongside the Scenic Construction Tutor to build out the Scenic Construction

Workshop.

\xef\x82\xa7 Perform daily, weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly maintenance as required for tools.

\xef\x82\xa7 Maintain the shop in good working order and cleanliness.

Finance

\xef\x82\xa7 Work to stay within any type of build\'s given material and time parameters.

Health and Safety

\xef\x82\xa7 To engage with relevant Health and Safety training regarding the teaching and

delivery of construction.

\xef\x82\xa7 To be familiar with, and comply with current Health and Safety regulations relevant

to the industry.

\xef\x82\xa7 To ensure that personnel and students adhere to safe working practices.

Core Competencies

Essential Desirable

Communication \xef\x82\xa7 Good understanding

of English (spoken

and written).

\xef\x82\xa7 Proficiency in spoken

and written English

with a strong

understanding of the

language.

Experience \xef\x82\xa7 A strong background

of at least five years

of working in a

professional

\xef\x82\xa7 A strong background of

at least five years of

working in a

professional theatre

carpentry workshop

in a producing

environment.

workshop in a

producing

environment.

Strong understanding \xef\x82\xa7 Good understanding

of current and

developing scenic

construction

techniques.

\xef\x82\xa7 Ability to build to a set

of drawing and

scheduling constraints.

Skills & Abilities \xef\x82\xa7 Advanced carpentry

skills.

\xef\x82\xa7 Basic metalwork

skills.

\xef\x82\xa7 Advanced Metalwork

skills

Personal Attributes \xef\x82\xa7 Flexible approach to

working and

developing the post.

\xef\x82\xa7 A determined and

efficient individual.

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