Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret stage plans

numeracy skills sufficient to take measurements required for installation

Required knowledge

types of control desks which operate stage machinery

techniques for working out load capacity of stage machinery

safe and efficient methods and procedures used in manoeuvring loads

techniques for handling scenic elements eg toggling flats and pin hinging

relevant legislative andor organisational health and safety requirements including safe manual handling techniques working at heights moving loads safely

safety issues associated with using ladders

signals to be employed when using stage machinery

safety procedures to be followed in the event of lifting revolving or trucking emergencies

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

application of safe working practices for installing staging elements

knowledge of safety issues specifically associated with the installation of staging

ability to communicate effectively within a staging team

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the installation of staging elements for more than one production

installation of staging elements within realistic workplace timeframes

involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of staging installation

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate completing installation tasks

inspection of staging elements installed by the candidate

oral questioninginterview to assess knowledge of safety and equipment procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob 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

a venue where the installation of staging can take place

staging equipment

Relevant personnel may include:

Staging elements may include:

Modifications to an existing stage may include:

Equipment, used during installation may include the following, within regulation limits and licensing requirements:

Installing staging aspects of the show may involve setting up additional facilities for certain venues, particularly outside venues, and construction of extra requirements, which may include the following (within regulation limits):