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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select and secure rehearsal facilities
  2. Coordinate physical requirements for rehearsals
  3. Prepare and distribute rehearsal documentation
  4. Facilitate communications during rehearsals
  5. Participate in rehearsals

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

interact effectively with people with diverse interests and needs

foster a cooperative team environment

resolve conflicts that arise during rehearsals with various stakeholders

deliver clear briefings to cast and crew during rehearsals

develop complex production documentation

welldeveloped planning and organisational skills sufficient to

research and find appropriate rehearsal facilities

coordinate rehearsals

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

provide appropriate and timely production documentation

meet production deadlines

initiative and flexibility sufficient to

anticipate and respond to new rehearsal requirements

work with the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical rehearsal elements

numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret budgets

measure and mark up rehearsal facilities

calculate and record performance timings

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

content and format of production documentation

roles and responsibilities of those involved in the rehearsal process

relevant industrial awards for performers and technicians particularly in relation to scheduling rehearsal times

different types of rehearsal venue requirement for varying types of productions

information sources for venue information

features and requirement of typical venue contracts

overall understanding of technical and artistic element of productions

differences between elements used during rehearsals and actual production elements

duty of care to colleagues and general public

relevant OHS legislation and regulations particularly in relation to the setup and safe operation of a rehearsal area

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 following is essential

ability to source and oversee the setup of rehearsal facilities that meet production needs

ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts in production rehearsals

knowledge of technical aspects of the rehearsal process

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to potential and actual venues where rehearsals could realistically take place

access to physical production elements

access to relevant industrial awards

access to relevant OHS regulations

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

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 and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

observation of the candidate working in a rehearsal context to assess candidates ability to interact with other personnel

review of schedules and other production documentation prepared by the candidate

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

discussion with the candidate about the management of rehearsals challenges faced and how these were overcome

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUESMTB Create update and use production reference documents

CUESMT11B Create, update and use production reference documents

CUESMTB Analyse performance outlinescript

CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script

CUFPPMA Floor manage studio shoots

CUFPPM405A Floor manage studio shoots.


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.

Rehearsal facilities may include:

green room

make-up room

venues:

located at actual production or event venue

located off-site from venue

in-house facility

hired facility

theatres, studios

interior or exterior locations

wardrobe area.

Production personnel may include:

artistic directors

assistant stage managers

audience

camera personnel

choreographers

designers

floor managers

lighting personnel

non-regular performers, e.g.:

understudies

replacements

second cast

swings

supernumeraries

extras

performers, e.g.:

regular cast members

musicians

masters of ceremony

special guests

public speakers

conference speakers

panel members, e.g. debating team

singers

actors

extras

production coordinators

production designers

production managers

safety officers

sound personnel

stage managers

staging assistants

staging personnel

technical directors and producers

technicians, e.g. sound and lighting

venue management

other technical/specialists staff.

Rehearsal documentation may include:

accident report forms

agent lists

artists call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheets

bump-in schedules

cast and crew call sheets

company or organisation lists

contact lists

contracts

distribution lists

dressing-room lists

front-of-house information

ground plans

memos

petty cash forms

preliminary cue synopses

production meeting agenda

production meeting minutes

production plans

production schedules

props lists

rehearsal reports

rehearsal schedules

scene breakdown and working division

scenery lists

technical plots, e.g. fly plots and dome plots

texts

tour itineraries

understudy and covers lists

venue information

wardrobe lists.

Briefings may include:

announcements

briefing papers and reports

briefing with production staff

public relations

venue plans

verbal and written instructions.

Productions may include:

animations

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events

interactive media productions

live events

live or pre-recorded productions of any type:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport

news and current affairs

game shows

forums or special events

music videos

short films

theatre productions.

Physical elements may include:

cameras

costumes

flooring

lights

make-up

mirrors

musical instruments

noticeboard

production desk

props

resin box

secure storage of such things as personal property and valuable props

sets

tables and chairs

technical equipment

waiting area

warm-up area.

Requirements of creative and technical participants may include:

organisation of publicity materials and events

organisation of all types of calls, including:

costume fitting

make-up

action

technical

cast and crew

publicity and photos

training

specialist, e.g. voice, music and dance.

Administrative requirements may include:

accommodation

contracts, such as for venue hire and extras

insurance

payroll

petty cash

time sheets

transport.