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

CUASMT401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in stage managing performances

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASMT401 - Assist in stage managing performances
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a wide range of administrative and organisational tasks associated with assisting backstage operations for productions in the entertainment and events industries.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they share responsibility for ensuring that all logistical aspects of performances run smoothly.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 performance venues with facilities for cast and crew.

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: Assist with bump in and preparation of venues
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run
  • Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required
  • Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture
  • Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets
  • Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting
  • Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed
  • Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards
  • Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew
  • Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances
       
Element: Assist with technical and dress rehearsals
  • Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals
  • Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences
  • Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities
  • Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment
  • Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required
  • Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance
  • Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals
       
Element: Assist with performances
  • Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required
  • Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements
  • Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props
  • Provide stage management assistance during performances
  • Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences
  • After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required
  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas
  • Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel
  • Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills
       
Element: Assist with bump out of productions
  • Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal
  • Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements
  • Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition
  • Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required
       


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. Assist with bump in and preparation of venues

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run

1.2 Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required

1.3 Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture

1.4 Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets

1.5 Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting

1.6 Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed

1.7 Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards

1.8 Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew

1.9 Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances

2 Assist with technical and dress rehearsals

2.1 Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals

2.2 Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences

2.3 Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities

2.4 Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment

2.5 Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required

2.6 Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance

2.7 Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals

3. Assist with performances

3.1 Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required

3.2 Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements

3.3 Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props

3.4 Provide stage management assistance during performances

3.5 Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences

3.6 After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required

3.7 Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas

3.8 Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel

3.9 Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills

4. Assist with bump out of productions

4.1 Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal

4.2 Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements

4.3 Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition

4.4 Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required

Evidence of the following must be provided:

assist with stage managing performances for at least two different productions

assist with the set-up of stage and backstage areas for performances

manage time effectively during live performances

work collaboratively.

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:

explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events

describe communication techniques used to provide prompts and cues to performers and crew during rehearsals and performances

explain the role of stage management personnel in the following areas:

audio

costume

lighting

production management

stage management

staging

vision systems

describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with the stage management of performances and provide examples of action that could be taken suitable to own level of responsibility.


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. Assist with bump in and preparation of venues

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run

1.2 Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required

1.3 Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture

1.4 Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets

1.5 Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting

1.6 Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed

1.7 Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards

1.8 Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew

1.9 Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances

2 Assist with technical and dress rehearsals

2.1 Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals

2.2 Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences

2.3 Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities

2.4 Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment

2.5 Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required

2.6 Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance

2.7 Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals

3. Assist with performances

3.1 Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required

3.2 Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements

3.3 Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props

3.4 Provide stage management assistance during performances

3.5 Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences

3.6 After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required

3.7 Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas

3.8 Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel

3.9 Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills

4. Assist with bump out of productions

4.1 Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal

4.2 Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements

4.3 Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition

4.4 Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required

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
In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run 
Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required 
Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture 
Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets 
Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting 
Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed 
Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards 
Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew 
Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances 
Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals 
Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences 
Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities 
Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment 
Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required 
Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance 
Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals 
Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required 
Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements 
Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props 
Provide stage management assistance during performances 
Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences 
After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required 
Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas 
Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel 
Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills 
Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal 
Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements 
Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition 
Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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