CUE40303 - Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in technical areas who apply a broad range of skills including evaluation and planning, and who may provide leadership and guidance to others, with some responsibility for group outcomes.
This qualification is flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It includes specialised streams to reflect specific job outcomes (e.g. for audio, lighting) plus a more general option to reflect the need for multi-skilling.
Job roles
Multi-skilled technician.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
5 core units
5 Group A units
4 elective units
The 4elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any endorsed Training Package. 2 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level.
Core units
Health, safety and security
CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
Industry practice
CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge
CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate elective units for a particular outcome at this level follows.
CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging
CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment
CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues
CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Electrical work
In some states and territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
Employability Skills
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the entertainment industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
interpreting work instructions and production documentation, e.g. lighting and staging instructions
completing workplace documentation
explaining production requirements to other personnel
clarifying production requirements with supervisor
demonstrating lighting effects to colleagues
advising licensed rigger of work requirements
developing and maintaining industry networks
Teamwork
liaising with colleagues and supervisors during set-up and production
completing installation and production tasks as a member of a team
working with a licensed rigger
leading a team
Problem-solving
basic troubleshooting and maintenance of lighting equipment
adjusting position of lighting equipment
responding to equipment malfunction during performance
identifying and responding appropriately to a safety issue
working out transport arrangements that will prevent damage to set items
Initiative and enterprise
identifying problems with lighting and AV equipment and staging elements quickly and taking appropriate action
Planning and organising
collecting information needed to record a series of lighting cues
assessing the types of lighting effects required
playing lighting cues in correct sequence
setting up and testing equipment in advance to ensure working order
positioning and placing equipment/set pieces ready for installation
working with cue documentation and calculating timings
calculating the number of people needed for bump in/bump out
Self-management
developing personal time management skills
following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS, e.g. ensuring electrical safety
acting within the scope of job role
knowing which rigging-related tasks may be completed by unlicensed personnel and those that required a licensed rigger
demonstrating leadership
Learning
keeping up to date with industry developments
providing OHS information to staff
providing feedback and coaching to colleagues
participating in rehearsals seeking advice from licensed riggers
Technology
operating a range of AV equipment
testing and operating digital lighting consoles, including complex functions