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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills to

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own ability to contribute to the organisation of productions

seek assistance from others as required

share ideas in group discussions

work collaboratively with others involved in rehearsals and performances

learning skills to

effectively assist with the planning rehearsing and performance of productions

evaluate venue or performance space as required

literacy skills to

read production schedules and plans

read and interpret ground and lighting plans

problemsolving skills to respond appropriately to the unexpected in a performance situation

selfmanagement and planning skills to

assist in the creation of production plans

meet deadlines and prioritise tasks

demonstrate reliability in agreed work commitments

follow OHS policy and procedures

technical skills to assist with the

installation of basic lighting equipment

set up basic sound equipment

Required knowledge

welldeveloped knowledge of

key aspects of the creative and technical production process for different types of live performance productions

production and staging terminology

role of makeup hairstyling and costumes in performance

theatre conventions

issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing for rehearsals and performances

overview knowledge of

relevant commonwealth state or territory requirements such as

security of information

duty of care under common law

antidiscrimination including equal opportunity racial vilification and disability discrimination

industrial awards or enterprise agreements as they relate to inhouse or venuepaid staff roles

OHS principles and legislation relevant to particular performance contexts such as

hearing protection

dealing with performance anxiety

policy and best practice

protection of body against overuse injury

safe lifting practices

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

contribute to the artistic and technical planning of a production including attending production and creative planning meetings

effectively assist with the running of technical and creative dress rehearsals and performances

follow safety policy and procedures

work collaboratively with others

contribute to postproduction or bumpout procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

relevant resources and equipment

opportunities for rehearsals and performances in either a real or simulated situation

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

direct observation of candidate contributing to the organisation of productions

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of methods strategies and other issues involved in contributing to the organisation of productions

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUASTAA Assist with production operations for live performances

CUASTA301A Assist with production operations for live performances

CUSOHSA Follow occupational health and safety procedures

CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Roles and responsibilities may include:	contributing to the organisation or creation of: call book costume volunteers costume creation according to agreed timeframes labelling and transporting costumes dresser volunteers liaising with parents or carers regarding performance information and time commitments sound and vision equipment as required production and distribution of programs and promotional flyers as required call cue sheets lighting plots stage markings props and sets costume change preparation and organisation discussion and research into historical and cultural factors that may influence costume styles.
Production planning may involve consideration of:	available resources, including volunteers pre-production: role descriptions and task details appointment of specialist personnel confirmation of venue requirements staging and costuming requirements ticketing marketing front of house management bump-in: organisation of sound and set equipment installation light equipment installation plotting and focusing lights props disbursement costumes production run: technical run dress rehearsal performances bump-out: gathering and packing props and costumes deconstructing stage sets dismantling sound and lighting equipment timeframes evaluation of venue or performance space.
Relevant personnel may refer to:	manager supervisor production manager director stage manager performers costume designer conductor musical director set designer lighting designer producer technical director technical crew.
Creative planning may involve consideration of:	choreography costume design lighting plans props set designs make-up and hairstyles.
OHS policy and procedures may relate to:	requirements for reporting hazards and incidents (dance school or studio and venue) emergency procedures and exits safe use and maintenance of relevant equipment safe lifting practices sources of OHS information effective warm-up and cool-down processes for students or performers appropriate dancewear and footwear for students or performers.
Post-production or bump-out responsibilitiesmay include:	post-production: payment of copyright licensing fees preparation of final expenditure report return of hired equipment dismantling: sets audio equipment lighting equipment audiovisual equipment loading items for transport packing or storing items, such as: props costumes make-up wigs set elements completing inventories of production resources.