CUASTA301
Assist with production operations for live performances


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with a broad range of tasks associated with technical and staging aspects of live performances.

Individuals undertaking this role would be required to use some discretion and judgement and operate within an established framework of plans and procedures. They would be supervised by personnel experienced in lighting, sound, staging and vision systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Analyse the production staging process

1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the role of production assistants and content found in event staging plans

1.2 Develop understanding of resources and equipment used in productions

1.3 Clarify health and safety and other regulatory requirements that apply to live productions

1.4 Identify the roles and responsibilities of key production personnel

2. Prepare for live performances

2.1 Clarify key aspects of staging information with relevant personnel

2.2 Check the condition of materials, equipment and accessories to determine whether repairs or modifications are required

2.3 Organise repairs or modifications promptly according to organisational procedures

2.4 Use appropriate equipment and tools to assist with repairs and modifications as required

2.5 Assist with setting up venues in line with production requirements

3. Assist with production operations during and after performances

3.1 Anticipate potential operational problems and take appropriate action suitable to own level of responsibility to mitigate them

3.2 Integrate health and safety procedures into work activities and ensure risk-management issues are addressed

3.3 Undertake work activities in ways that minimise the environmental impact of operations

3.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

3.5 Participate in bump-out operations

4. Participate in production debriefs

4.1 Contribute to reviews of production operations to help identify inefficiencies in processes and procedures

4.2 Provide input into discussions on ways to improve productions operations

4.3 Seek feedback on own performance and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

use correct and safe techniques to make simple alterations to staging elements

work collaboratively in a performance production team

solve production operation problems in line with scope of responsibilities

provide efficient and safe assistance with production operations in line with scope of responsibilities

contribute to analysis of productions and identify ways of improving production operations.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

bump-in and bump-out procedures

stage and production terminology

staging elements

describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with production operations and suggest solutions to address them

describe how the following WHS issues relate to staging live productions:

safe manual handing

working with electrical equipment

emergency procedures

in the context of assisting with production operations, demonstrate knowledge of:

basic maintenance procedures for audio equipment

basic set assembly

common stage machinery

methods of tying cloths, tabs and drapes

signals and other communication devices used when operating stage machinery

adhesives and paints commonly used to construct and repair props

safety and environmental issues associated with prop construction

general features of differing light sources

relationship between lighting and other production operations

special requirements for automated light systems.


Assessment Conditions

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:

team environment in a live performance production

presence of realistic time constraints for completion of work activities

required tools and equipment

a range of staging machinery and equipment

a range of lighting and audio equipment

workplace documentation.

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


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Learning

4.3

Seeks the views of others to identify ways to improve own performance

Reading

1.1

Obtains information from written sources

Oral communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4,3

Obtains information by listening and questioning

Uses clear language to contribute information

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role

Takes responsibility for meeting regulatory requirements within scope of own role and work context

Develops relevant skills and knowledge

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.5, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Works collaboratively

Get the work done

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2

Undertakes backstage work in line with production requirements and directions from supervisor

Plans routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes

Manages time efficiently

Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable problems in familiar work contexts

Contributes to evaluations of production operations in order to improve operations


Sectors

Media and entertainment production - staging