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Grip: skills by grade

Pick a grade. Tick what you can do now. Print it or save it as a PDF for your competency check.

A grip workshop group builds a camera on a stand in a warehouse full of grip equipment.
On a working unitGripA grip workshop builds a camera on a stand.

Skills checklist · Grip

Trainee grip

Carrying, loading, laying track, helping the grip.

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On the job
Before you step up to grip
Safety: I know and follow the rules on

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A guide, not a qualification. Built from our grip ladder. Checked 13 November 2026.

Skills checklist · Grip

Grip

Building and running rigs, track, dollies and mounts.

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On the job
Before you step up to a-camera grip
Safety: I know and follow the rules on

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A guide, not a qualification. Built from our grip ladder and the grip guide. Checked 13 November 2026.

Skills checklist · Grip

A-camera grip (dolly grip; best boy grip)

Runs the dolly on A camera, in time with the actors; or the best boy's logistics.

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On the job
Before you step up to key grip
Safety: I know and follow the rules on

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A guide, not a qualification. Built from our grip ladder and the a-camera grip guide. Compare it with the ScreenSkills checklist . Checked 13 November 2026.

Skills checklist · Grip

Key grip

Head of department: planning, crew, kit and safety.

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On the job
Before your next step
Safety: I know and follow the rules on

0 of 14 ticked

A guide, not a qualification. Built from our grip ladder and the key grip guide. Compare it with the ScreenSkills checklist . Checked 13 November 2026.

Last reviewed 13 November 2026