Required skills

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

Required knowledge

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 setup and safe operation of a rehearsal area

content and format of production documentation

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

ability to source and oversee the setup 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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing and setup 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

Method of assessment

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 onthe job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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

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

Rehearsal facilities may be:

Relevant personnel/technical and artistic production team may include:

Rehearsals may be conducted:

Physical elements required for rehearsal may include:

Performers may be:

Rehearsal documentation may include:

Requirements of creative and technical participants may relate to: