Produce a script and budget breakdown for armoury and weapons requirements for productions

​This standard is about producing a breakdown for the armoury and weapons requirements following the script and production requirements.

You will need to liaise with Heads of Department, manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and any other relevant organisations in order to ensure that the requirements comply with legislation and protocols.

This will usually involve taking into account the parameters of period, location and authenticity.

This standard is for Armoury coordinators and Armoury supervisors.

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1. ​interpret and breakdown a script to ascertain what armoury and weapons are required
2. confirm that the armoury and weapons can be used safely, in compliance with legislation and always adhering to the terms of any insurance and licensing requirements
3. provide a documented brief including storyboards and visualisation
4. provide alternative armoury and weapons ideas when required
5. consult with clients and other departments about the requirements of the documented brief
6. create a budget for the suggested armoury and weapons requirements, complying with legislation and protocols
7. identify which armoury,weapons and materials are the most appropriate for each scene
8. assess the location to ascertain how appropriate it is to use identified armoury, weapons, and materials
9. consider the impact of the location assessment on the production budget and schedule
10. provide production with confirmation that all identified armoury and weapons have been sourced and tested
11. confirm that the correct insurance is in place to provide and use the armoury and weapons and that all certificates and licenses are valid and current
12. take all aspects of risk assessment and management into account and provide documentation to this effect when required

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1. ​how to interpret and breakdown a script, taking into account safety, the period of the script, location and authenticity of the articles and materials required
2. how the production process works and how elements within this are achieved
3. production requirements and be able to suggest ideas for armoury and weapons, within the available budget and production schedule
4. the role of other departments, in particular Camera, Stunts, Physical and Visual Special Effects and how to work in collaboration with these to achieve the required effect
5. how to provide storyboards, visualisations and drawing aids to advise on the most suitable armoury and weapons to be used
6. how to budget all elements of the design, including labour, resources, and manufacture, ensuring that appropriate insurance is included
7. when and how to liaise with the relevant production personnel to ensure the armoury and weapons requirements are achievable
8. different types of armoury and weapons and the legislation and insurance requirements that apply to these
9. the importance of undertaking and documenting risk assessments

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2026

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Current

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Original

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ScreenSkills

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SKSAR1

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Arts, Media and Publishing, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals

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3417

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armoury; armourers; weapons; script breakdown; budget breakdown; legislation; insurance requirements; risk assessment;

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