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

CUASTA403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate flying systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASTA403 - Operate flying systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate manual and automated flying systems that raise and lower soft hangings and flats, and 'fly' scenery items into and out of performance spaces.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of flying systems for productions in the entertainment and events industries.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:

a venue in which a theatrical flying system is installed

a production that requires the operation of flying systems.

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 flying operations
  • Clarify flying requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
  • Plot and run through fly cues, ensuring correct speed and timing of each cue
  • Modify cues as required, in consultation with relevant personnel
  • Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of flying systems are ready for operation and comply with safety requirements
  • Execute pre-sets and document modifications as required
       
Element: Fly set elements
  • Execute fly cues safely according to performance requirements
  • Use flying systems within their rated capacity and acceptable safety margins
  • Where counterweight systems are used, keep flown loads and counterweights in balance or under control
  • Use brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately
  • Use control systems according to instructions
  • Promptly identify problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and safety regulations
  • Use communication systems and signals according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
       
Element: Complete post-show tasks
  • Reset flying elements at completion of performances according to organisational procedures and safety regulations
  • Inform relevant personnel of aspects of system operation that require attention
  • Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of flying operations
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for flying operations

1.1 Clarify flying requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Plot and run through fly cues, ensuring correct speed and timing of each cue

1.3 Modify cues as required, in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of flying systems are ready for operation and comply with safety requirements

1.5 Execute pre-sets and document modifications as required

2. Fly set elements

2.1 Execute fly cues safely according to performance requirements

2.2 Use flying systems within their rated capacity and acceptable safety margins

2.3 Where counterweight systems are used, keep flown loads and counterweights in balance or under control

2.4 Use brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately

2.5 Use control systems according to instructions

2.6 Promptly identify problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and safety regulations

2.7 Use communication systems and signals according to organisational procedures and safety requirements

3. Complete post-show tasks

3.1 Reset flying elements at completion of performances according to organisational procedures and safety regulations

3.2 Inform relevant personnel of aspects of system operation that require attention

3.3 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of flying operations

Evidence of the ability to:

operate flying systems for at least two productions

follow safety procedures

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:

describe issues and challenges that typically arise when operating flying systems, along with solutions to address them

explain the link between flying and other aspects of productions and the range of elements that are commonly flown

explain different ways in which flying systems can be operated

explain safety issues that impact on flying systems, including regulations about the scope of work that can be undertaken by unlicensed personnel and emergency procedures

explain sequencing, timing and speed requirements for flying systems in a range of productions

provide examples of communication systems and correct signals to use when operating flying systems

explain the following in relation to counterweight systems:

loading and unloading cradles

safe working loads

single and double purchase

spreading the load

swinging bars

where to hang lighting bars and masking.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Prepare for flying operations

1.1 Clarify flying requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Plot and run through fly cues, ensuring correct speed and timing of each cue

1.3 Modify cues as required, in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4 Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of flying systems are ready for operation and comply with safety requirements

1.5 Execute pre-sets and document modifications as required

2. Fly set elements

2.1 Execute fly cues safely according to performance requirements

2.2 Use flying systems within their rated capacity and acceptable safety margins

2.3 Where counterweight systems are used, keep flown loads and counterweights in balance or under control

2.4 Use brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately

2.5 Use control systems according to instructions

2.6 Promptly identify problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and safety regulations

2.7 Use communication systems and signals according to organisational procedures and safety requirements

3. Complete post-show tasks

3.1 Reset flying elements at completion of performances according to organisational procedures and safety regulations

3.2 Inform relevant personnel of aspects of system operation that require attention

3.3 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of flying operations

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
Clarify flying requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation 
Plot and run through fly cues, ensuring correct speed and timing of each cue 
Modify cues as required, in consultation with relevant personnel 
Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of flying systems are ready for operation and comply with safety requirements 
Execute pre-sets and document modifications as required 
Execute fly cues safely according to performance requirements 
Use flying systems within their rated capacity and acceptable safety margins 
Where counterweight systems are used, keep flown loads and counterweights in balance or under control 
Use brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately 
Use control systems according to instructions 
Promptly identify problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and safety regulations 
Use communication systems and signals according to organisational procedures and safety requirements 
Reset flying elements at completion of performances according to organisational procedures and safety regulations 
Inform relevant personnel of aspects of system operation that require attention 
Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving overall effectiveness of flying operations 

Forms

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