Stunt Performer (NSW)

Stunt Performer (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

You can work as a stunt performer without formal qualifications, but you will need to obtain a special grading from the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance before working. You must be 18 years of age to apply.

Additional Information:

To meet requirements for grading set by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, stunt performers must demonstrate competency in four out of five categories: Body Control, Heights, Vehicles, Animals (Riding and Driving) or Water. Competency in Body Control is compulsory. Completion of courses, previous experience or licences may be required to demonstrate competency in a category.

A current Senior First Aid Certificate is also required.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Stunt performers work on contract for film companies, television stations and video production houses. They may also work in a variety of entertainment centres, including circuses, theme parks, shopping centres and showgrounds.

Most stunt performers start as assistants. Extensive experience is needed to gain the necessary skills. Success is likely to depend on ability and motivation, while demand is determined by the level of investment in the television/film industry and public interest in live performance.

With experience and completion of further grading, stunt performers may become safety supervisors or stunt coordinators.