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CUASTA301
Assist with production operations for live performances

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with a broad range of tasks associated with technical and staging aspects of live performances.

Individuals undertaking this role would be required to use some discretion and judgement and operate within an established framework of plans and procedures. They would be supervised by personnel experienced in lighting, sound, staging and vision systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse the production staging process

1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the role of production assistants and content found in event staging plans

1.2 Develop understanding of resources and equipment used in productions

1.3 Clarify health and safety and other regulatory requirements that apply to live productions

1.4 Identify the roles and responsibilities of key production personnel

2. Prepare for live performances

2.1 Clarify key aspects of staging information with relevant personnel

2.2 Check the condition of materials, equipment and accessories to determine whether repairs or modifications are required

2.3 Organise repairs or modifications promptly according to organisational procedures

2.4 Use appropriate equipment and tools to assist with repairs and modifications as required

2.5 Assist with setting up venues in line with production requirements

3. Assist with production operations during and after performances

3.1 Anticipate potential operational problems and take appropriate action suitable to own level of responsibility to mitigate them

3.2 Integrate health and safety procedures into work activities and ensure risk-management issues are addressed

3.3 Undertake work activities in ways that minimise the environmental impact of operations

3.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

3.5 Participate in bump-out operations

4. Participate in production debriefs

4.1 Contribute to reviews of production operations to help identify inefficiencies in processes and procedures

4.2 Provide input into discussions on ways to improve productions operations

4.3 Seek feedback on own performance and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

use correct and safe techniques to make simple alterations to staging elements

work collaboratively in a performance production team

solve production operation problems in line with scope of responsibilities

provide efficient and safe assistance with production operations in line with scope of responsibilities

contribute to analysis of productions and identify ways of improving production operations.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

bump-in and bump-out procedures

stage and production terminology

staging elements

describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with production operations and suggest solutions to address them

describe how the following WHS issues relate to staging live productions:

safe manual handing

working with electrical equipment

emergency procedures

in the context of assisting with production operations, demonstrate knowledge of:

basic maintenance procedures for audio equipment

basic set assembly

common stage machinery

methods of tying cloths, tabs and drapes

signals and other communication devices used when operating stage machinery

adhesives and paints commonly used to construct and repair props

safety and environmental issues associated with prop construction

general features of differing light sources

relationship between lighting and other production operations

special requirements for automated light systems.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

team environment in a live performance production

presence of realistic time constraints for completion of work activities

required tools and equipment

a range of staging machinery and equipment

a range of lighting and audio equipment

workplace documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse the production staging process

1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the role of production assistants and content found in event staging plans

1.2 Develop understanding of resources and equipment used in productions

1.3 Clarify health and safety and other regulatory requirements that apply to live productions

1.4 Identify the roles and responsibilities of key production personnel

2. Prepare for live performances

2.1 Clarify key aspects of staging information with relevant personnel

2.2 Check the condition of materials, equipment and accessories to determine whether repairs or modifications are required

2.3 Organise repairs or modifications promptly according to organisational procedures

2.4 Use appropriate equipment and tools to assist with repairs and modifications as required

2.5 Assist with setting up venues in line with production requirements

3. Assist with production operations during and after performances

3.1 Anticipate potential operational problems and take appropriate action suitable to own level of responsibility to mitigate them

3.2 Integrate health and safety procedures into work activities and ensure risk-management issues are addressed

3.3 Undertake work activities in ways that minimise the environmental impact of operations

3.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

3.5 Participate in bump-out operations

4. Participate in production debriefs

4.1 Contribute to reviews of production operations to help identify inefficiencies in processes and procedures

4.2 Provide input into discussions on ways to improve productions operations

4.3 Seek feedback on own performance and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

use correct and safe techniques to make simple alterations to staging elements

work collaboratively in a performance production team

solve production operation problems in line with scope of responsibilities

provide efficient and safe assistance with production operations in line with scope of responsibilities

contribute to analysis of productions and identify ways of improving production operations.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

bump-in and bump-out procedures

stage and production terminology

staging elements

describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with production operations and suggest solutions to address them

describe how the following WHS issues relate to staging live productions:

safe manual handing

working with electrical equipment

emergency procedures

in the context of assisting with production operations, demonstrate knowledge of:

basic maintenance procedures for audio equipment

basic set assembly

common stage machinery

methods of tying cloths, tabs and drapes

signals and other communication devices used when operating stage machinery

adhesives and paints commonly used to construct and repair props

safety and environmental issues associated with prop construction

general features of differing light sources

relationship between lighting and other production operations

special requirements for automated light systems.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

team environment in a live performance production

presence of realistic time constraints for completion of work activities

required tools and equipment

a range of staging machinery and equipment

a range of lighting and audio equipment

workplace documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss with relevant personnel the role of production assistants and content found in event staging plans 
Develop understanding of resources and equipment used in productions 
Clarify health and safety and other regulatory requirements that apply to live productions 
Identify the roles and responsibilities of key production personnel 
Clarify key aspects of staging information with relevant personnel 
Check the condition of materials, equipment and accessories to determine whether repairs or modifications are required 
Organise repairs or modifications promptly according to organisational procedures 
Use appropriate equipment and tools to assist with repairs and modifications as required 
Assist with setting up venues in line with production requirements 
Anticipate potential operational problems and take appropriate action suitable to own level of responsibility to mitigate them 
Integrate health and safety procedures into work activities and ensure risk-management issues are addressed 
Undertake work activities in ways that minimise the environmental impact of operations 
Complete workplace documentation as required 
Participate in bump-out operations 
Contribute to reviews of production operations to help identify inefficiencies in processes and procedures 
Provide input into discussions on ways to improve productions operations 
Seek feedback on own performance and note areas for future improvement 

Forms

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