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Stunts: skills by grade

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British Stunt Register grades

Probationary member
Stunt performer
Senior stunt performer
Key stunt performer
Full member

The stunts guide · All departments

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Skills checklist · Stunts

Probationary member

Stunt work under a BSR-registered coordinator only.

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On the job A high level in several sports. Martial arts, gymnastics, trampolining, diving, climbing, riding, swimming and driving are typical Body awareness, timing and fitness, maintained all year Acting, and matching an actor's movement Safety discipline: following the plan exactly Calm under pressure, and the confidence to say no

Before you step up to stunt performer Required time and experience as a probationary

Safety: I know and follow the rules on Only registered performers The plan and the rehearsal Where you stand Vehicles Height, water and fights Medical cover Passed the stunts safety check

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

Skills checklist · Stunts

Stunt performer

Stunt work, still under a coordinator.

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On the job Work only to the coordinator's plan and rehearsal Keep your register skills and fitness current Speak up if a stunt changes or feels wrong Work with the medic and the unit safely

Before you step up to senior stunt performer More credits and experience

Safety: I know and follow the rules on Only registered performers The plan and the rehearsal Where you stand Vehicles Height, water and fights Medical cover Passed the stunts safety check

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Checked by (FIF)DateOutcome: ready / not yet

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

Skills checklist · Stunts

Senior stunt performer

Can risk-assess and work without a coordinator on some jobs.

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On the job Risk-assess and run some of your own stunts within the register rules Work with the 1st AD and safety adviser on plans Support newer performers Keep your skills and register status current

Before you step up to key stunt performer Experience leading your own stunts

Safety: I know and follow the rules on Only registered performers The plan and the rehearsal Where you stand Vehicles Height, water and fights Medical cover Passed the stunts safety check

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Checked by (FIF)DateOutcome: ready / not yet

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

Skills checklist · Stunts

Key stunt performer

Assisting an experienced coordinator on bigger action.

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On the job Assist an experienced coordinator on bigger action Help plan, rehearse and brief stunts Run sections of action for the coordinator Keep the team safe

Before you step up to full member Running action alongside a coordinator

Safety: I know and follow the rules on Only registered performers The plan and the rehearsal Where you stand Vehicles Height, water and fights Medical cover Passed the stunts safety check

0 of 12 ticked

Checked by (FIF)DateOutcome: ready / not yet

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

Skills checklist · Stunts

Full member (stunt coordinator)

Can conceive, coordinate and supervise action as stunt coordinator.

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On the job Years of stunt performance, across many disciplines Action design that serves the story and the camera Risk assessment and safety leadership Managing a team, a budget and a rehearsal schedule The authority to stop the action when it isn't safe

Before your next step The coordinator's role on productions

Safety: I know and follow the rules on Only registered performers The plan and the rehearsal Where you stand Vehicles Height, water and fights Medical cover Passed the stunts safety check

0 of 13 ticked

Checked by (FIF)DateOutcome: ready / not yet

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