This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a variety of community-based performance and production contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide support to others involved in productions.
Job roles
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
assistant project officer
performer (community theatre/events)
production assistant (community theatre/events).
Total number of units = 13
5 core units plus
8 elective units
The elective units consist of:
4 units from Group A
of the remaining units:
up to 4 units may be from Group A and/or B
up to 2 units may be from a Certificate II in any endorsed Training Package or accredited course
1 may be from a Certificate II or IV in any endorsed Training Package.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
CHCCD307C Support community resources
CUAIND301A Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
Group A elective units
Dance
CUAOHS301A Condition the body for dance performances
CUADAN301A Explore rhythm in the context of dance or movement technique
CUADAN302A Increase depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance technique
CUADAN303A Develop dance partnering techniques
CUADAN304A Develop dance improvisational skills
CUADAN307A Increase depth of cultural dance technique
CUADAN308A Increase depth of contemporary dance technique
CUADAN309A Increase depth of street dance technique
CUADAN310A Increase depth of social dance technique
CUADAN311A Increase depth of tap dance technique
Dance teaching
CUADTM301A Assist with teaching dance
Other dance genres
CUAMPF301A Employ music and singing in performance
CUAMPF302A Develop vocal techniques for use in performance
CUAMUP301A Prepare personal appearance for performances
CUAPRF301A Create and tell stories
CUAPRF302A Develop basic acting skills
CUAPRF303A Perform basic on-ground acrobatic skills
CUAPRF304A Develop audition techniques
CUAPRF305A Perform in ways that respect customary law, ethics and traditions
CUAPRF306A Develop musical theatre techniques
Production management
CUAPPM301A Assist with designing performance spaces
CUAPRF307A Develop performance techniques
CUASTA301A Assist with production operations for live performances
Cross-industry
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CUECOR04B Deal with conflict and resolve complaints
CUECOS09B Develop and apply knowledge of costume
CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUSADM301A Administer operations for rehearsals and performances
CUSMKG301A Assist with the promotion of creative acts
CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance
CUSMPF303A Contribute to backup accompaniment
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
AHCILM303A Work in an indigenous community or organisation
SISCCRO302A Apply legal and ethical instructional skills
SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions
SISFFIT311A Deliver approved community fitness programs
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
Group B elective units
Occupational health and safety/safe dance
CUAOHS201A Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance
Cross-industry
BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CUEFOH03C Provide seating and ticketing advice
CUEFOH04C Usher patrons
CUVATS301A Develop and apply knowledge of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities
CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities
CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
MEM18001C Use hand tools
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but they are in no way prescriptive.
Assistant project officer
Core units plus:
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBITU202A Create and use simple spreadsheets
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media
CUSMKG301A Assist with the promotion of creative acts
CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Performer/production assistant (community theatre/events)
Core units plus:
AHCILM303A Work in an indigenous community or organisation
CUADAN307A Increase depth of cultural dance technique
CUAMPF301A Employ music and singing in performance
CUAMUP301A Prepare personal appearance for performances
CUAPRF305A Perform in ways that respect customary law, ethics and traditions
CUASTA301A Assist with production operations for live performances
CUECOS09B Develop and apply knowledge of costume
CUSMKG301A Assist with the promotion of creative acts
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the creative industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.
Employability skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication | reading and understanding relevant sources of information participating in negotiations about work/contractual issues communicating effectively and constructively with people from different cultural backgrounds and with differing abilities completing workplace documentation |
Teamwork | working constructively with creative and technical personnel working collaboratively with others involved in productions and events sharing industry information with colleagues and peers |
Problem-solving | assisting with troubleshooting technical and artistic problems planning work tasks in a logical sequence |
Initiative and enterprise | interpreting music elements and structures responding appropriately to the unexpected during productions identifying and responding to issues that may cause problems in the conduct of community activities |
Planning and organising | assisting with the planning of community events helping to plan the order in which to load and unload equipment and set pieces prioritising work tasks and establishing deadlines |
Self-management | monitoring own work and introducing strategies to improve performance planning own career carrying out work tasks with due regard to personal health and safety considerations prioritising work tasks and working within deadlines demonstrating reliability in all agreed work commitments operating within boundaries of personal level of responsibility |
Learning | improving skills through practice continuously evaluating and adjusting own work through critical analysis of own performance seeking feedback and integrating constructive advice into own performance |
Technology | storing and retrieving relevant OHS documents operating basic lighting and sound equipment during performances |