- CUESMT05B - Stage manage the production/event
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUESMT05B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Stage manage the production/event
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CUESMT05B - Stage manage the production/event |
---|---|---|---|
Description | This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to co-ordinate all back-of-house services during the delivery of a live production/event. The unit focuses on back-of-house set-up just prior to the production/event and the delivery of the actual performance. It does not focus on longer term planning issues. Stage management of a performance requires considerable communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. There are very strong links between this unit and generic units covering those skills. This role would normally be undertaken by senior stage managers.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to co-ordinate all back-of-house services during the delivery of a live production/event. The unit focuses on back-of-house set-up just prior to the production/event and the delivery of the actual performance. It does not focus on longer term planning issues. Stage management of a performance requires considerable communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. There are very strong links between this unit and generic units covering those skills. This role would normally be undertaken by senior stage managers | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
||
Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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: Oversee preparation of the production/event |
| |||||||
Element: Coordinate the stage set-up |
| |||||||
Element: Run the production/event |
| |||||||
Element: Maintain working relations and communication with production and performance team |
| |||||||
Element: Finalise the performance/event |
|
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.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
broad understanding of artistic and technical elements of the production/event such as staging, lighting and sound elements
the key factors involved in the successful stage management of a production, including typical problems and responses
effective communication, team leading and delegation in relation to the stage management of a production
problem solving and decision making processes and their application in an immediate production/event environment
relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations as they apply to maintaining a safe backstage environment
literacy skills sufficient to interpret complex documentation and write simple reports.
Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to other stage management units and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, for example:
CUESMT09A - Plot and rehearse cues
CUESMT08A - Call the production/event
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to manage a range of tasks concurrently and in accordance with immediate time constraints
knowledge of all delivery aspects of the production
ability to effectively communicate and delegate.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the stage management of at least two different productions
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team to reflect the collaborative nature of the unit
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the stage management of a production/event for which the candidate is responsible
review of production schedules and other stage management reference material and reports prepared by the candidate
review of reports prepared by the candidate on the planning and implementation of the stage management of a production
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of the industrial and Occupational Health and Safety issues and regulations
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a production venue
production/event reference material on which to base the stage management of the production/event
full range of production equipment.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The following table describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Assessing overall readiness for production commencement.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Providing briefings and directions to cast and crew.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Overseeing total production set-up.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Co-ordinating cast and crew during performance.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Monitoring production timings.
Solving problems (3)
Developing solutions to problems which occur during performance.
Using technology (1)
Using two-way communication.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
broad understanding of artistic and technical elements of the production/event such as staging, lighting and sound elements
the key factors involved in the successful stage management of a production, including typical problems and responses
effective communication, team leading and delegation in relation to the stage management of a production
problem solving and decision making processes and their application in an immediate production/event environment
relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations as they apply to maintaining a safe backstage environment
literacy skills sufficient to interpret complex documentation and write simple reports.
Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to other stage management units and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, for example:
CUESMT09A - Plot and rehearse cues
CUESMT08A - Call the production/event
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to manage a range of tasks concurrently and in accordance with immediate time constraints
knowledge of all delivery aspects of the production
ability to effectively communicate and delegate.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the stage management of at least two different productions
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team to reflect the collaborative nature of the unit
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the stage management of a production/event for which the candidate is responsible
review of production schedules and other stage management reference material and reports prepared by the candidate
review of reports prepared by the candidate on the planning and implementation of the stage management of a production
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of the industrial and Occupational Health and Safety issues and regulations
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a production venue
production/event reference material on which to base the stage management of the production/event
full range of production equipment.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The following table describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (3)
Assessing overall readiness for production commencement.
Communicating ideas and information (3)
Providing briefings and directions to cast and crew.
Planning and organising activities (3)
Overseeing total production set-up.
Working with others and in teams (3)
Co-ordinating cast and crew during performance.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Monitoring production timings.
Solving problems (3)
Developing solutions to problems which occur during performance.
Using technology (1)
Using two-way communication.
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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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.
Not applicable.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
Productions/events may be one-off or part of a season of performances and include:
live theatre
concerts
opera
musicals
dance performances
circuses
festival performances.
Appropriate personnel may include:
performers
extras
non-regular performers
all technicians, e.g. sound, lighting
staging personnel
director
designers
choreographer
production manager
assistant stage manager
venue management.
Pre-performance requirements may include:
wardrobe parade
photo calls
media calls.
Staging elements and equipment may include:
props
props table
set pieces
costumes
special effects
prompting equipment
stage management desk
stage management communication equipment.
Performers may be:
musicians
masters of ceremony
special guests
public speakers
conference speakers
panel members such as a debate team
singers
actors
dancers
regular cast members
understudies
non-regular performers
extras.
Items required for the performance may include:
costumes
make-up
microphones, e.g. radio microphones
hand props.
Reference materials used to run the production/event may include:
prompt sheets
cue sheets
call sheets.
Occupational Health and Safety legislative requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory Occupational Health and Safety regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia
relevant local government legislation and regulation.
Details in the performance report may include:
timings
audience numbers
venue capacity
audience reaction
comments on artistic or technical performance
changes to performers.
Production documentation may include:
calculations of performance timings
texts
riders
front-of-house information
contact list, address list
agent list, props lists
scenery list
wardrobe list
artists' call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheets
time sheets
technical plots, e.g. fly plots and dome plots
production schedule
ground plans
performance schedule
understudy/covers list
sign-on sheets
program inserts
notes on operating equipment
firearms log
media schedule
rehearsal schedule for non-regular performers
understudy schedule
notification for production personnel
announcements.
The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.
Productions/events may be one-off or part of a season of performances and include:
live theatre
concerts
opera
musicals
dance performances
circuses
festival performances.
Appropriate personnel may include:
performers
extras
non-regular performers
all technicians, e.g. sound, lighting
staging personnel
director
designers
choreographer
production manager
assistant stage manager
venue management.
Pre-performance requirements may include:
wardrobe parade
photo calls
media calls.
Staging elements and equipment may include:
props
props table
set pieces
costumes
special effects
prompting equipment
stage management desk
stage management communication equipment.
Performers may be:
musicians
masters of ceremony
special guests
public speakers
conference speakers
panel members such as a debate team
singers
actors
dancers
regular cast members
understudies
non-regular performers
extras.
Items required for the performance may include:
costumes
make-up
microphones, e.g. radio microphones
hand props.
Reference materials used to run the production/event may include:
prompt sheets
cue sheets
call sheets.
Occupational Health and Safety legislative requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory Occupational Health and Safety regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia
relevant local government legislation and regulation.
Details in the performance report may include:
timings
audience numbers
venue capacity
audience reaction
comments on artistic or technical performance
changes to performers.
Production documentation may include:
calculations of performance timings
texts
riders
front-of-house information
contact list, address list
agent list, props lists
scenery list
wardrobe list
artists' call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheets
time sheets
technical plots, e.g. fly plots and dome plots
production schedule
ground plans
performance schedule
understudy/covers list
sign-on sheets
program inserts
notes on operating equipment
firearms log
media schedule
rehearsal schedule for non-regular performers
understudy schedule
notification for production personnel
announcements.
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 and rectify potential problems that could impact on the smooth running of the production and inform the appropriate personnel as required | |||
Check that appropriate personnel are present at the specified time and have completed any administrative procedures | |||
Conduct briefings with production and performance team, as required | |||
Supply performers with the relevant items and areas required for the production/event | |||
Ensure cast and crew valuables are secured according to organisational policy | |||
Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure that all technical pre-show checks are completed within the required timeframe and that required technical elements are operating | |||
Liaise with relevant colleagues to complete other pre-performance requirements | |||
Liaise with all stage production personnel and monitor work activities against relevant schedules | |||
Ensure all technical and performance personnel are present at the specified time | |||
Assess workflow and progress of set-up activities against timelines and initiate short term action to resolve any problems in meeting the deadline | |||
Identify and rectify potential problems that could impact on the smooth running of the production and inform the appropriate personnel as required. | |||
Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure that all technical pre-show checks are completed within the required time frame and that required technical elements are operating. | |||
Communicate with the appropriate personnel to ensure that staging elements and equipment are correctly arranged in correct working order and in accordance with design specifications. | |||
Monitor the set-up to ensure that all Occupational Health and Safety issues have been addressed in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures. | |||
Monitor production and performance elements and take appropriate action to resolve with minimum disruption to the production | |||
Use reference materials appropriately to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the production/event | |||
Communicate any changes to the production promptly to all appropriate personnel, ensuring all changes meet production standards | |||
Ensure the movement of physical elements occurs in accordance with production schedule/running sheet and timing | |||
Provide appropriate briefings and materials to cast and crew prior to the performance | |||
Liaise with cast and crew in a timely manner regarding any pre-performance requirements | |||
Communicate with cast and crew regularly throughout the production in an open manner to maintain positive working relations | |||
Provide clear instructions in a manner that is appropriate to the production requirements, ensuring that timing is maintained and precise | |||
Communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner to ensure efficient, safe and disciplined production practices | |||
Accurately prepare post-performance documentation according to organisational procedures | |||
Organise the clearance and cleaning of the production/event sites as required, including appropriate security, storage and disposal | |||
Maintain required production facilities and stocks of consumables for use in future productions | |||
Identify any repairs or maintenance required and take appropriate action | |||
Identify the need for and make any necessary adjustments to production documentation to ensure consistency and quality of future performances |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
CUESMT05B - Stage manage the production/event
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
CUESMT05B - Stage manage the production/event
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
(add lines for each task)
Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Student signature:
Date: