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CUASTA402
Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and undertake the installation of specialist staging equipment for productions in the entertainment and events industries.

Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring that specialist staging equipment is installed and tested in line with safety standards, prior to performances or events. They may be responsible for supervising others.

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:

CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.

Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (Commonwealth of Australia, 2007).

Achievement of the unit ‘CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry’ fulfils this requirement.

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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. Prepare to install specialist staging equipment

1.1 Clarify requirements for specialist staging equipment in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Inspect fly tower and stage at venues to identify modifications that may need to be made to existing grid or infrastructure

1.3 Organise modifications in line with own level of responsibility and refer matters that need attention to relevant personnel

1.4 Plan installation work, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and licensing requirements

1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise during installation, rehearsal and operational phases and plan accordingly

1.6 Obtain approval for a weight loads plan and safe work methods statement

2. Complete specialist staging installation

2.1 Load counter-weight cradles to fly scenery and other items in line with production requirements

2.2 Rig bridles, spreaders or other rigging equipment to create rigging points not covered by existing grids

2.3 Install and synchronise chain motors and winches as required

2.4 Install brailing lines to manage scenery and other items in grids

2.5 Safely install specialist staging elements in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations and meets production deadlines

2.6 Progressively test equipment installed for functionality and adjust installation as required

3. Complete post-show operations

3.1 Uninstall specialist staging equipment safely and in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations

3.2 Organise maintenance of equipment as required before storing or transporting

3.3 Provide input into post-show debriefing sessions and note aspects of staging operations that could be improved in future productions

3.4 Review own work performance and adjust work practices accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare a weight loads plan for at least one production

install and uninstall a range of specialist staging equipment for at least two productions

work collaboratively

follow safe work practices.

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:

describe hazards associated with installing staging equipment and explain how to minimise them

describe methods of lifting, handling and supporting staging equipment during installation

explain what needs to be included in a safe work methods statement

describe issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of installing specialist staging equipment, along with solutions to address them

describe safety issues that impact on flying systems, including regulations about:

tasks that require a licensed rigger

work that can be undertaken by unlicensed personnel.

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 venues with a fly tower and productions that require specialist staging equipment.

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. Prepare to install specialist staging equipment

1.1 Clarify requirements for specialist staging equipment in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Inspect fly tower and stage at venues to identify modifications that may need to be made to existing grid or infrastructure

1.3 Organise modifications in line with own level of responsibility and refer matters that need attention to relevant personnel

1.4 Plan installation work, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and licensing requirements

1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise during installation, rehearsal and operational phases and plan accordingly

1.6 Obtain approval for a weight loads plan and safe work methods statement

2. Complete specialist staging installation

2.1 Load counter-weight cradles to fly scenery and other items in line with production requirements

2.2 Rig bridles, spreaders or other rigging equipment to create rigging points not covered by existing grids

2.3 Install and synchronise chain motors and winches as required

2.4 Install brailing lines to manage scenery and other items in grids

2.5 Safely install specialist staging elements in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations and meets production deadlines

2.6 Progressively test equipment installed for functionality and adjust installation as required

3. Complete post-show operations

3.1 Uninstall specialist staging equipment safely and in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations

3.2 Organise maintenance of equipment as required before storing or transporting

3.3 Provide input into post-show debriefing sessions and note aspects of staging operations that could be improved in future productions

3.4 Review own work performance and adjust work practices accordingly

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare a weight loads plan for at least one production

install and uninstall a range of specialist staging equipment for at least two productions

work collaboratively

follow safe work practices.

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:

describe hazards associated with installing staging equipment and explain how to minimise them

describe methods of lifting, handling and supporting staging equipment during installation

explain what needs to be included in a safe work methods statement

describe issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of installing specialist staging equipment, along with solutions to address them

describe safety issues that impact on flying systems, including regulations about:

tasks that require a licensed rigger

work that can be undertaken by unlicensed personnel.

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 venues with a fly tower and productions that require specialist staging equipment.

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify requirements for specialist staging equipment in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation 
Inspect fly tower and stage at venues to identify modifications that may need to be made to existing grid or infrastructure 
Organise modifications in line with own level of responsibility and refer matters that need attention to relevant personnel 
Plan installation work, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and licensing requirements 
Anticipate problems that may arise during installation, rehearsal and operational phases and plan accordingly 
Obtain approval for a weight loads plan and safe work methods statement 
Load counter-weight cradles to fly scenery and other items in line with production requirements 
Rig bridles, spreaders or other rigging equipment to create rigging points not covered by existing grids 
Install and synchronise chain motors and winches as required 
Install brailing lines to manage scenery and other items in grids 
Safely install specialist staging elements in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations and meets production deadlines 
Progressively test equipment installed for functionality and adjust installation as required 
Uninstall specialist staging equipment safely and in a sequence that maximises efficiency of operations 
Organise maintenance of equipment as required before storing or transporting 
Provide input into post-show debriefing sessions and note aspects of staging operations that could be improved in future productions 
Review own work performance and adjust work practices accordingly 

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