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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for flying operations
   • Clarify flying requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
   • Plot and run through fly cues, ensuring correct speed and timing of each cue
   • Modify cues as required, in consultation with relevant personnel
   • Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of flying systems are ready for operation and comply with safety requirements
   • Execute pre-sets and document modifications as required
2. Fly set elements
   • Execute fly cues safely according to performance requirements
   • Use flying systems within their rated capacity and acceptable safety margins
   • Where counterweight systems are used, keep flown loads and counterweights in balance or under control
   • Use brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately
   • Use control systems according to instructions
   • Promptly identify problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and safety regulations
   • Use communication systems and signals according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
3. Complete post-show tasks
   • Reset flying elements at completion of performances according to organisational procedures and safety regulations
   • Inform relevant personnel of aspects of system operation that require attention
   • Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of flying operations

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

operate flying systems for at least two productions

follow safety procedures

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 issues and challenges that typically arise when operating flying systems, along with solutions to address them

explain the link between flying and other aspects of productions and the range of elements that are commonly flown

explain different ways in which flying systems can be operated

explain safety issues that impact on flying systems, including regulations about the scope of work that can be undertaken by unlicensed personnel and emergency procedures

explain sequencing, timing and speed requirements for flying systems in a range of productions

provide examples of communication systems and correct signals to use when operating flying systems

explain the following in relation to counterweight systems:

loading and unloading cradles

safe working loads

single and double purchase

spreading the load

swinging bars

where to hang lighting bars and masking.

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