Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
different types of rehearsal venue requirements for varying types of production
information sources for venue information
features and requirements of typical venue contracts
overall knowledge of technical and artistic elements of the production
roles and responsibilities of those involved in the rehearsal process
the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical rehearsal elements
differences between the elements used during the rehearsal and the actual production elements
relevant industrial awards for performers and technicians, particularly in relation to scheduling rehearsal times
relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations, particularly in relation to the set-up and safe operation of a rehearsal area
content and format of production documentation
communication and conflict resolution skills in relation to the types of issues that arise during rehearsals with various stakeholders
literacy skills sufficient to conduct research and develop complex documentation.
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to a range of other stage management units, and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, for example:
CUESMT11A - Create, update and use production reference documents
CUESMT12A - Analyse performance outline/script
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to source and oversee the set-up of an appropriate rehearsal venue which meets the production needs
ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts in the context of production rehearsals
knowledge of the technical aspects of the rehearsal process.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing and set-up of a rehearsal facility for an actual production, plus the facilitation of the rehearsal process
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team involved in the rehearsal process.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working within the rehearsal context
review of schedules and other production documentation prepared by the candidate
evaluation of report completed by the candidate on the management of rehearsals, challenges faced and how these were overcome
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industrial awards and Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
potential and actual venues where rehearsals could realistically take place
physical production elements
relevant industrial awards
relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Researching potential rehearsal venues.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Negotiating venue agreement.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Co-ordinating venue set-up.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Facilitating effective communication between participants.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating and recording timing.
Solving problems (3)
Resolving conflict between participants.
Using technology (1)
Using the Internet for research.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
different types of rehearsal venue requirements for varying types of production
information sources for venue information
features and requirements of typical venue contracts
overall knowledge of technical and artistic elements of the production
roles and responsibilities of those involved in the rehearsal process
the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical rehearsal elements
differences between the elements used during the rehearsal and the actual production elements
relevant industrial awards for performers and technicians, particularly in relation to scheduling rehearsal times
relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations, particularly in relation to the set-up and safe operation of a rehearsal area
content and format of production documentation
communication and conflict resolution skills in relation to the types of issues that arise during rehearsals with various stakeholders
literacy skills sufficient to conduct research and develop complex documentation.
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to a range of other stage management units, and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, for example:
CUESMT11A - Create, update and use production reference documents
CUESMT12A - Analyse performance outline/script
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to source and oversee the set-up of an appropriate rehearsal venue which meets the production needs
ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts in the context of production rehearsals
knowledge of the technical aspects of the rehearsal process.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing and set-up of a rehearsal facility for an actual production, plus the facilitation of the rehearsal process
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team involved in the rehearsal process.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working within the rehearsal context
review of schedules and other production documentation prepared by the candidate
evaluation of report completed by the candidate on the management of rehearsals, challenges faced and how these were overcome
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industrial awards and Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
potential and actual venues where rehearsals could realistically take place
physical production elements
relevant industrial awards
relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Researching potential rehearsal venues.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Negotiating venue agreement.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Co-ordinating venue set-up.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Facilitating effective communication between participants.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating and recording timing.
Solving problems (3)
Resolving conflict between participants.
Using technology (1)
Using the Internet for research.