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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for staging operations
   • Plot and run through cues during rehearsals according to directions from relevant personnel
   • Change cues and modify cue sheets and other documentation as required
   • Check stage prior to performances to ensure that it is set according to performance requirements
   • Run checks on all operable set elements to ensure their working order
   • Identify and resolve problems and faults safely and effectively, and inform relevant personnel as required
2. Operate staging during performances
   • Execute scene changes on cue according to performance requirements
   • Identify and rectify problems or faults with staging promptly or refer to relevant personnel as required
   • Identify and make emergency repairs efficiently as required
   • Follow safe work practices when operating staging elements
3. Complete post-performance tasks
   • Clear stage as required and store materials appropriately
   • Identify faulty set elements, repair to working condition or refer to specialist personnel for action to ensure readiness for next performance
   • Seek feedback on own work performance and note areas for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

operate staging elements in line with production requirements and safety procedures on at least two occasions

work collaboratively.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the process of plotting, modifying and executing cues

in the context of operating staging elements, describe how to:

move flats

move weight-bearing elements

operate trucks and revolves

describe the features of control desks commonly used to operate stage machinery

describe or demonstrate signals to be employed when using stage machinery

describe safety procedures to be followed in the event of emergencies involving lifting, revolving or trucking.

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