Bench carpentry and joinery; knowledge of construction materials and their properties; building, erecting and maintaining sets in both timber and metal; mechanics of scenery handling and rigging; working drawings and ground plans using CAD; budgeting and ordering; safe use of hand tools and power tools; introduction to metal work including use of MMA, MIG and TIG welding processes and metal working tools; technical stage management skills; theatrical flying and rigging; principles of masking and sightlines; computer aided design (CAD); 4-6 weeks professional attachment to a theatre or scenic contractor.