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gaffer [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gaffer
1, record 1, English, gaffer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chef électricien de plateau
1, record 1, French, chef%20%C3%A9lectricien%20de%20plateau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chef électricienne de plateau 1, record 1, French, chef%20%C3%A9lectricienne%20de%20plateau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Video Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gaffer
1, record 2, English, gaffer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video and film production, a member of a production crew, typically involved in building and striking sets, and in providing general assistance to the director. 2, record 2, English, - gaffer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 5226 - Other Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts. 3, record 2, English, - gaffer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chef électricien
1, record 2, French, chef%20%C3%A9lectricien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chef électricienne 1, record 2, French, chef%20%C3%A9lectricienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 5226 - Autre personnel technique et personnel de coordination du cinéma, de la radiotélédiffusion et des arts de la scène. 2, record 2, French, - chef%20%C3%A9lectricien
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chef-électricien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glass Manufacturing
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gaffer
1, record 3, English, gaffer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chairman 2, record 3, English, chairman
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The master-worker of the team engaged in making glass objects such as wine-glasses. 3, record 3, English, - gaffer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He does the most skilled and intricate work and controls the procedure of the team until the object is completed and sent to the lehr for annealing. 3, record 3, English, - gaffer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Fabrication du verre
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maître verrier
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20verrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maître de place 2, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20place
correct, masculine noun
- chef de place 3, record 3, French, chef%20de%20place
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le maître-verrier s'empare de la pièce et assume la responsabilité de la finition. C'est lui qui détermine le galbe définitif et impose à la matière les proportions idéales. 1, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20verrier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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