This qualification reflects the role of a stage manager. As such it reflects the role of individuals who analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions and who have a wide range of specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills. They are also responsible for group outcomes. This precise nature and scope of this role varies between workplaces, as does the career pathway to stage management. To reflect this situation, the qualification allows for a broad choice of elective options while ensuring a level of integrity in the core units.
Job roles
Stage manager.
Subjects
Total number of units = 25
11 core units
5 Group A units
9 elective units
The 9 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or may include any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package. 4 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements be at an appropriate qualification level.
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. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
SRXEVT007B Manage spectators at an event or program
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
The pathways to this qualification are diverse in nature and may include technical production and production management. Higher education qualifications, such as Bachelor Degrees, are also available in this area.
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
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
providing briefings and directions to cast and crew
reading and interpreting musical scores
notating a score
making public announcements
interpreting production call reference material
calling the production/event and providing cues
developing cue reference material
communicating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
creating and distributing rehearsal documentation
developing and maintaining industry networks
negotiating arrangements
Teamwork
coordinating cast and crew during performances
working collaboratively on productions with cast and crew
facilitating effective communication between participants
seeking feedback on draft production documentation from colleagues
Problem-solving
developing/brokering solutions to problems which occur during performances and/or on tour
resolving conflict between participants
dealing with problems that arise from diversity issues
working out transport arrangements that will prevent damage to set items
Initiative and enterprise
identifying potential problems and responding quickly to minimise negative impact
organising work assignments within team to facilitate innovative practice
Planning and organising
analysing performance outline/script to determine production requirements
assessing artistic and technical requirements of a production to create production reference documents
overseeing total production set-up
assessing overall readiness for production commencement
maintaining and filing production documentation
organising materials, props and equipment for technical rehearsals
researching potential rehearsal venues
coordinating venue set-up
developing and implementing plans for touring a production
calculating the number of people needed for bump in/bump out
identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk
doing cost estimates and managing budgets
coordinating the purchase or hire of equipment/supplies
Self-management
acting within the scope of individual authority
demonstrating leadership qualities and being a role model
managing own time effectively to meet production deadlines
following workplace procedures, including OHS
Learning
participating in rehearsals
coaching colleagues in ways of accepting diversity in relation to colleagues and customers
identifying training needs in relation to diversity issues
keeping up to date with industry developments
providing coaching to team members on innovation in the workplace and OHS
Technology
using two-way communication and public address systems
using the internet for research
using a computer to create production documentation
