Props Assistant

A Props Assistant creates and manages props and staging elements used in entertainment productions. You’ll be part of a stage crew working on film, television or live theatre productions. Props Assistants might build set components, source items used by performers on stage and ensure all items are available when required during a production schedule.

Props Assistants should be innovative thinkers and able to come up with unique solutions to prop requirements. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions and work to a production schedule. Props Assistants should be good communicators and able to work well in a team environment. You may have to work irregular hours in this job role.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a props assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (Scenery and Props)

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Props Assistant
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services

On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,057
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40420

Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $13,276
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
22566VIC

Certificate I in Work Education (Ignition Theatre)

On Campus
12 months
$20,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Props Assistant
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