Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions and who have a wide range of specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills. They are also responsible for group outcomes. As such, the qualification reflects the skills of a senior technical manager in the entertainment industry.

Job roles

Technical services manager.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 25

11 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. 4 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level.

Core units

Business administration and management

add topic BSBMGT502B Manage people performance

add topic BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

Finance

add topic CUEFIN01C Develop a budget

add topic CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

Health, safety and security

add topic CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures

add topic BSBRSK501A Manage risk

Industry practice

add topic CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge

Production planning and management

add topic CUETEM01C Co-ordinate production operations

add topic CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources

add topic CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out

add topic CUETEM08B Realise productions

Group A units (specialist)

Audio

add topic CUESOU12B Set up and operate audio system control networks

add topic CUESOU13B Specify, install and operate audio for an outdoor event

add topic CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs

add topic CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings

add topic CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs

add topic CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs

add topic CUSSOU602A Manage production of sound recordings

Lighting

add topic CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques

add topic CUFLGT401A Implement lighting designs

add topic CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects

add topic CUFLGT501A Conceive and develop lighting designs

OHS

add topic CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

Staging

add topic CUESTA03C Operate flying systems

add topic TLID1007C Operate a forklift

Technical workplace management

add topic CUEPMT11B Manage the production process

add topic CUETEM07B Tour the production

add topic CUETEM08B Realise productions

add topic CUETEM09B Manage diversity

Vision systems

add topic CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans

Group B units

Audio

add topic CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities

Business administration and management

add topic BSBADM502B Manage meetings

add topic BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service

add topic BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans

add topic BSBMGT617A Develop and implement a business plan

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

add topic BSBPUR501B Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies

add topic CUVADM02B Plan work space

add topic SITXCOM006A Address protocol requirements

add topic SITXFIN007A Manage physical assets

General design

add topic BSBDES601A Manage design realisation

Event management

add topic CUEEVT03B Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes

add topic SITXEVT011A Develop crowd control plans and procedures

add topic SITXEVT013A Manage event staging

Finance

add topic SITXFIN008A Manage financial operations

Human resources

add topic SITXHRM009A Provide mentoring support to business colleagues

Industry practice

add topic BSBCON601A Develop and maintain business continuity plans

Intellectual property

add topic BSBIPR501A Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business

Lighting

add topic CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities

add topic CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues

Pyrotechnics

add topic CUEFSH01B Identify and manage safety and health requirements at an outdoor fireworks display

add topic CUEFSH03B Plan an outdoor fireworks display

Stage management

add topic CUESMT05C Stage manage the production/event

add topic CUESMT08B Call the production/event

Staging

add topic CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Technical general

add topic CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

add topic CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level

add topic CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

add topic CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level

Vision systems

add topic CUEAUD02C Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems

add topic CUEAUD03C Operate vision systems

add topic 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. An example of appropriate elective units for an outcome at this level follows.

Technical services manager

Core units plus:

add topic BSBCUS501A Manage quality customer service

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

add topic BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans

add topic CUEAUD04C Develop vision system installation plans

add topic CUEEVT03B Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes

add topic CUEFSH03B Plan an outdoor fireworks display

add topic CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques

add topic CUEOHS02C Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace

add topic CUEPMT11B Manage the production process

add topic CUETEM09B Manage diversity

add topic CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs

add topic CUSSOU602A Manage production of sound recordings

add topic SITXFIN007A Manage physical assets

add topic SITXHRM009A Provide mentoring support to business colleagues


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    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 are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. 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 faultfinding 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.

CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging

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

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

participating in negotiations

developing and maintaining industry networks

Teamwork

collaborating with colleagues and others on the production of shows and performances

delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members

working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

consulting with team members on planning, delivery and improvement of customer services

Problem-solving

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

developing production and operational plans that incorporate strategies to cater for unexpected contingencies

Planning and organising

collecting information needed to record a series of lighting cues

assessing the types of lighting effects required

calculating the number of people needed for bump in/bump out

developing and managing a budget

identifying potential risks and taking action to minimise risk

coordinating production operations and resources

developing and implementing strategic and operational plans

planning to meet customer needs and to manage a system for reporting/recording customer service outcomes

Self-management

demonstrating leadership

following workplace operational, safety and security procedures

managing own time to meet deadlines

incorporating the workplace vision into strategic plans

Learning

seeking expert assistance to repair faulty equipment

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

seeking expert legal advice with regard to contracts

Technology

using advanced features of lighting equipment and software

using accounting software