CAPT 1020: Coat Check Captain
Description. Coat Check Captain is the third course in the Captain’s program. It provides an overview of serving as a captain over the coat check, and it includes a description of the responsibilities of the coat check captain throughout the stages included in the lifecycle of an onsite event. These stages include pre-event preparation and setup, event execution, and post-event breakdown and analysis.
Directions. Please read through each of the course units and complete the knowledge checks at the end of the unit.
To prepare for our in-class activities, please pay special attention to the following topics:
Coat Check Layouts
Administering Coat Check Setup
Event Execution
Managing Common Coat Check Problems
Post-Event Breakdown
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Introduction to Coat Check Captaining
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Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
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1. Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
Key Considerations
Pre-Event Preparation
Parts of Pre-Event Preparation
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2. Review Safety Protocols and Equipment Position
Key Considerations
Reminder to Review Safety Protocols
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3. Review Relevant Documentation
Key Considerations
Review of Event Documentation
Review of Event Documentation Definitions
Event Documentation as Used by the Coat Check Captain
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4. Conduct a Coat Check Walkthrough
Key Considerations
Review Definition of a Walkthrough
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5. Review, Verify, and Organize Equipment
Key Considerations
Reviewing, Verifying, and Organizing Equipment and Inventory Using the Rental List
Essential Equipment
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6. Conduct a Coat check Staff Meeting
Key Considerations
Reminder to Review Meeting Protocols
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7. Administer Setup
Key Considerations
Description of General Coat Check Setup
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Knowledge Check: Pre-Event Preparation and Setup
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Event Execution
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Post-Event Breakdown
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Post-Event Analysis