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

CUASMT301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively backstage during performances

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASMT301 - Work effectively backstage during performances
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide staging, organisational and technical support backstage during performances in the entertainment and events industries.At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.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 rehearsals and live performances.

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: Prepare for work backstage
  • Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor
  • Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor
  • Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions
  • Set up own work area in line with job requirements
  • Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements
       
Element: Participate in technical and dress rehearsals
  • Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals
  • Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor
  • Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals
  • Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions
  • Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance
       
Element: Assist backstage during performances
  • Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements
  • Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility
  • Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor
  • Complete tasks on running sheet on cue
  • Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances
  • Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards
       
Element: Complete post-performance procedures
  • Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance
  • Shut down technical equipment according to procedures
  • Tidy stage and backstage area
  • Complete workplace documentation as required
  • Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for work backstage

1.1 Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor

1.2 Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor

1.3 Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions

1.4 Set up own work area in line with job requirements

1.5 Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements

2. Participate in technical and dress rehearsals

2.1 Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals

2.2 Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor

2.3 Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals

2.4 Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions

2.5 Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance

3. Assist backstage during performances

3.1 Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements

3.2 Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility

3.3 Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor

3.4 Complete tasks on running sheet on cue

3.5 Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances

3.6 Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards

4. Complete post-performance procedures

4.1 Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance

4.2 Shut down technical equipment according to procedures

4.3 Tidy stage and backstage area

4.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

4.5 Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

provide assistance backstage for at least two productions

meet work deadlines

work collaboratively with others involved in productions

follow health and safety procedures when working backstage

use stage and production terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must describe:

the purpose of different types of documentation typically used backstage during rehearsals and performance

the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the following areas:

audio

costume

lighting

production management

stage management

staging

vision systems.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for work backstage

1.1 Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor

1.2 Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor

1.3 Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions

1.4 Set up own work area in line with job requirements

1.5 Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements

2. Participate in technical and dress rehearsals

2.1 Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals

2.2 Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor

2.3 Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals

2.4 Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions

2.5 Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance

3. Assist backstage during performances

3.1 Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements

3.2 Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility

3.3 Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor

3.4 Complete tasks on running sheet on cue

3.5 Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances

3.6 Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards

4. Complete post-performance procedures

4.1 Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance

4.2 Shut down technical equipment according to procedures

4.3 Tidy stage and backstage area

4.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

4.5 Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor 
Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor 
Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions 
Set up own work area in line with job requirements 
Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements 
Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals 
Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor 
Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals 
Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions 
Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance 
Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements 
Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility 
Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor 
Complete tasks on running sheet on cue 
Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances 
Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards 
Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance 
Shut down technical equipment according to procedures 
Tidy stage and backstage area 
Complete workplace documentation as required 
Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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