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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Junior grip

Build, maintain and move grip equipment during productions.

Typical duration
2 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Creative and design
Standard ref
ST1318
Where this apprenticeship leads
StagehandsAI exposure 30% · Moderate
Starting out
£18,000 - £22,000
Experienced
£23,000 - £28,000
Senior
£30,000+
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Role overview

A junior grip works on film, television, and commercial productions to set up, operate, and move camera support equipment including dollies, cranes, and tracks. This level 2 apprenticeship introduces the technical and physical skills needed on a professional set under the supervision of a key grip. It is a direct entry into the UK screen industry, with a clear progression path to key grip.

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