Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUALGT403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUALGT403 - Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects. It applies to individuals who record and implement lighting schemas across a diverse range of productions. They work collaboratively with lighting designers and directors as part of a production team, and as experienced lighting technicians may supervise junior lighting technicians. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

lighting equipment including range of dimmers, peripheral accessories, control devices, and control desks or consoles

an appropriate production venue.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Connect and format control system for productions
  • Connect dimmers to control desk or console using appropriate control protocols, checking designer’s control channel requirements are met
  • Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, including display, storage and printing equipment
  • Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production, and ensure patch meets default or production soft patch according to enterprise requirements
  • Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process
  • Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production
  • Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required
  • Establish, connect and test remote controls for relevant production personnel
       
Element: Plot and operate advanced cue types
  • Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required, contribute ideas to lighting plots, and use console appropriately to establish capabilities
  • Make the elements required for the cue type available, and correctly record them
  • Demonstrate cue types to relevant production personnel and modify cues and relevant documentation as required
       
Element: Plot and operate effects
  • Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with relevant production personnel
  • Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required
  • Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect
  • Demonstrate effects to relevant production personnel, make appropriate modifications to effects and documentation as required, and rehearse with relevant items and personnel
       
Element: Use lighting control system during production
  • Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared and in working order within required timeframes and according to WHS requirements
  • Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements
  • Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and use control desk or console features and functions to resolve them safely and effectively within scope of own role and without disrupting the production
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Connect and format control system for productions

1.1 Connect dimmers to control desk or console using appropriate control protocols, checking designer’s control channel requirements are met

1.2 Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, including display, storage and printing equipment

1.3 Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production, and ensure patch meets default or production soft patch according to enterprise requirements

1.4 Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process

1.5 Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production

1.6 Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required

1.7 Establish, connect and test remote controls for relevant production personnel

2. Plot and operate advanced cue types

2.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required, contribute ideas to lighting plots, and use console appropriately to establish capabilities

2.2 Make the elements required for the cue type available, and correctly record them

2.3 Demonstrate cue types to relevant production personnel and modify cues and relevant documentation as required

3. Plot and operate effects

3.1 Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with relevant production personnel

3.2 Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required

3.3 Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect

3.4 Demonstrate effects to relevant production personnel, make appropriate modifications to effects and documentation as required, and rehearse with relevant items and personnel

4. Use lighting control system during production

4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared and in working order within required timeframes and according to WHS requirements

4.2 Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements

4.3 Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and use control desk or console features and functions to resolve them safely and effectively within scope of own role and without disrupting the production

Evidence of the ability to:

explore options for implementing lighting cues and effects, using a diverse range of techniques, and operating and interpreting production, creative and technical information

set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects using the full range of console features safely and effectively according to production documentation, performance requirements, enterprise instructions and safety procedures

test lighting cues and effects and associated equipment are prepared and operational pre-production

make decisions about lighting operations quickly and effectively in a high-pressure environment

observe dimmer control protocols during production, including those related to advanced features

identify problems and faults in equipment and operations prior to and during production and resolve in a timely and safe manner within scope of own role

collaborate effectively with creative and technical team members to devise and implement lighting cues and effects that meet production requirements

produce and adjust documentation throughout the process, according to enterprise procedures, using appropriate lighting terminology, and demonstrating attention to detail in recording and reproducing lighting cues.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe key features and purpose of basic elements of the lighting design process and their impact on the set-up of lighting control systems

describe advanced features and effects associated with different lighting systems

explain optical and mechanical features and operations of the main types of lanterns and lantern accessories

describe how different combinations of lanterns and accessories, and lighting and lighting control systems, are used for different types of production cues and effects

describe lighting control concepts used in various lighting systems

discuss operational parameters of automated lighting and lighting effects accessories

describe safety requirements and procedures that apply to operating lighting cues and effects.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Connect and format control system for productions

1.1 Connect dimmers to control desk or console using appropriate control protocols, checking designer’s control channel requirements are met

1.2 Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, including display, storage and printing equipment

1.3 Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production, and ensure patch meets default or production soft patch according to enterprise requirements

1.4 Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process

1.5 Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production

1.6 Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required

1.7 Establish, connect and test remote controls for relevant production personnel

2. Plot and operate advanced cue types

2.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required, contribute ideas to lighting plots, and use console appropriately to establish capabilities

2.2 Make the elements required for the cue type available, and correctly record them

2.3 Demonstrate cue types to relevant production personnel and modify cues and relevant documentation as required

3. Plot and operate effects

3.1 Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with relevant production personnel

3.2 Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required

3.3 Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect

3.4 Demonstrate effects to relevant production personnel, make appropriate modifications to effects and documentation as required, and rehearse with relevant items and personnel

4. Use lighting control system during production

4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared and in working order within required timeframes and according to WHS requirements

4.2 Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements

4.3 Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and use control desk or console features and functions to resolve them safely and effectively within scope of own role and without disrupting the production

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Connect dimmers to control desk or console using appropriate control protocols, checking designer’s control channel requirements are met 
Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, including display, storage and printing equipment 
Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production, and ensure patch meets default or production soft patch according to enterprise requirements 
Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process 
Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production 
Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required 
Establish, connect and test remote controls for relevant production personnel 
Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required, contribute ideas to lighting plots, and use console appropriately to establish capabilities 
Make the elements required for the cue type available, and correctly record them 
Demonstrate cue types to relevant production personnel and modify cues and relevant documentation as required 
Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with relevant production personnel 
Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required 
Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect 
Demonstrate effects to relevant production personnel, make appropriate modifications to effects and documentation as required, and rehearse with relevant items and personnel 
Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared and in working order within required timeframes and according to WHS requirements 
Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements 
Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and use control desk or console features and functions to resolve them safely and effectively within scope of own role and without disrupting the production 

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