CUE50303 - Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)
Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)
This qualification reflects the role of a technical manager in the entertainment industry. At this level a person is responsible for analysing, planning and managing approaches to technical requirements and applying technical skills to a range of situations.
Job roles
Technical manager (with lighting expertise)
Technical director in a convention centre (vision systems expertise)
Staging coordinator/manager.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 21
7 core units
6 Group A units
8 elective units
The 8 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any endorsed Training Package. 3 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course. Elective units must be chosen at the same qualification level.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
Health, safety and security
CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
The pathway to this qualification may be from one or more technical areas. Candidates may also enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
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.
Electrical work
In some states and territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
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.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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
interpreting service and technical manuals
interpreting production documentation and lighting plans
explaining follow spot issues to performers
communicating effectively with an audience during presentations
participating in negotiations
developing and maintaining industry networks
Teamwork
collaborating with colleagues and others on the production of shows and performances
leading a work team
working with a licensed rigger
Problem-solving
identifying faults with lighting equipment and making minor repairs
responding to lighting problems during performances
adjusting a presentation to maintain rapport with an audience
breaking a deadlock in a negotiation
working out transport arrangements that will prevent damage to set items
Initiative and enterprise
developing creative lighting effects to enhance productions
modifying follow spot cues to cater for unexpected contingencies
Planning and organising
organising materials and equipment for installation of lighting equipment
collecting information needed to record a series of lighting cues
assessing the types of lighting effects required
playing lighting cues in correct sequence
setting up and testing
equipment in advance to ensure working order
positioning and placing equipment/set pieces ready for installation
Self-management
working with cue documentation and calculating timings
calculating the number of people needed for bump in/bump out
planning and preparing for presentations
managing a budget
identifying potential risks and taking action to minimise risk
Learning
demonstrating leadership
evaluating one's own presentations to inform subsequent presentations
following workplace operational, safety and security procedures
Technology
seeking expert assistance to repair faulty lighting equipment and with licensed riggers in relation to rigging
participating in rehearsals
experimenting with different lighting effects
keeping up to date with industry developments
providing OHS information to staff
providing feedback and coaching to colleagues
using and maintaining lighting equipment
using advanced features of lighting equipment and software