This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks and who work under direct supervision. It is a flexible entry-level qualification, which can be customised to meet a broad range of industry needs.
Job roles
Front of house assistant in small venue
Lighting/audio/staging assistant.
Total number of units = 9 1 core unit 6 Group A units 2 elective units The 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any endorsed Training Package. 1 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome and local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level. Core unit OHS
Group A units (specialist) Art and construction
Audio/sound
Cinema projection
Costume
Digital content and imaging
Event Management
Front of house
Industry context
Lighting
Marketing
Props
Research and innovation
Scenic art
Sets
Staging
Technical general
Vision systems
Group B units Arts administration and management
Event management
First aid
Front of house
WRRLP2BMinimise theft WRRS1BSell products and services WRRS2BAdvise on products and services Industry context
Information technology
OHS
Research and innovation
Sustainability
Technicalgeneral
Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. 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. Front of house assistant in small venue Core unit plus:
WRRS1B Sell products and services Lighting/audio/staging assistant
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Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by the entertainment industry 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 include: |
Communication | providing information to patrons in a venue checking tickets for validity selling tickets and other items greeting patrons completing workplace documentation in relation to financial transactions passing on key safety information to colleagues |
Teamwork | working as a team member in an entertainment venue in a variety of roles, e.g. ushering patrons, handling sales sharing information with colleagues checking safety procedures with other team members |
Problem-solving | dealing with queues in venues seating patrons who arrive late or who have special needs identifying safety issues and reporting them to appropriate person |
Initiative and enterprise | investigating discrepancies when reconciling financial takings being proactive in identifying needs of patrons in a venue |
Planning and organising | ensuring the patrons are seated in adequate time before the start of a performance organising reconciliation of financial takings organising work tasks to ensure safety |
Self-management | following workplace procedures, particularly in relation to OHS maintaining personal safety standards acting within the scope of job role |
Learning | keeping up to date with industry developments keeping up to date with services and facilities in venues |
Technology | using point of sale technology using the internet as a source of information about the industry |
