Experienced lighting technicians generally apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. The operation of floor electrics is required for specific on-stage effects, which could involve both front and backstage lighting facilities.

Cues for floor electrics are typically included in a lighting plan supplied to operators by a supervising senior lighting technician or lighting designer.

More complex skills associated with setting up, recording and operating lighting cues are covered in:

CUFLGT402A Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Participate in technical and creative run-throughs

1. Set floor electrics according to performance/production requirements

2. Integrate the operation of floor electrics into the run-through and advise relevant personnel of issues requiring attention

3. Plot, record, rehearse and execute cues on direction from relevant personnel

4. Set back-up systems for use in the event of equipment malfunction and test to ensure that they are in working order

5. Implement changes to cueing and modify cue sheets accurately as required

Prepare to operate floor electrics

6. Identify, implement and document changes to floor electrics operation as required

7. Check communication equipment to ensure that it is in working order

8. Check that supplies of consumables are adequate for performances/productions

9. Place floor electrics elements in stand-by position for the start of performances/productions according to safety and production requirements

10. Identify equipment requiring warm-up and turn on at the appropriate time

11. Check floor electrics elements to ensure that they are operating to specifications

12. Identify problems or faults promptly, take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel

13. Isolate smoke detectors and check changes to air-conditioning as required

14. Check that cables are run safely and neatly

Operate floor electrics

15. Execute floor electrics changes on cue according to running sheets, directions and the requirements of the performance/production and/or venue

16. Check cables to ensure correct setting

17. Make modifications to floor electrics cues when required, to cater for unexpected contingencies, and inform relevant personnel

18. Identify problems or faults promptly, take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel

19. Use back-up systems correctly when required

Shut down and disassemble equipment

20. Turn off power to floor electrics elements or set to standby as required

21. Reset smoke detectors and air-conditioning as required

22. Prepare and position floor electrics elements correctly for use as required, or return equipment to stand-by

23. Make accurate updates on cue sheets and other documentation and file according to enterprise procedures

Required skills

effective communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to:

work with other technicians and designers in a production environment

interpret lighting plans

interpret equipment and production documentation, including back-up systems used in conjunction with lighting control

problem solving skills, particularly in relation to installation and operation of floor electrics

technical skills sufficient to operate floor electrics in a range of production environments

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

major types of floor electrics equipment and their uses in different production contexts

lighting terminology, particularly in relation to the operation of floor electrics

relationship of floor electrics to other lighting and staging effects

impact of technology on production operations

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of a production

duty of care to colleagues and the general public, especially on location

OHS procedures as they relate to the testing, installation and operation of floor electrics

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

knowledge of electricity as it relates to floor electrics

applying safe procedures for working with electricity

communicating effectively with colleagues and clients within the range of situations defined for the job role.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in operating floor electrics for an actual performance on more than one occasion

demonstration of skills in multiple performance contexts and with different types of floor electrics

involvement of and interaction with a team to reflect the collaborative nature of the technical production process

use of industry-standard equipment

access to a venue with the capacity for floor electrics operation

access to floor electrics equipment

access to cueing and other production documentation from which floor electrics are operated

access to a production on which the candidate can work

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

direct observation of a performance where the candidate is responsible for the operation of floor electrics

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features and safety issues

case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidate's ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues

CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Performances/productions may include:

animations

documentaries

feature films

interactive media productions

live concerts, e.g. rock concerts, open-air concerts/events

music videos

stage productions, e.g. plays, musicals

television productions.

Relevant personnel may include:

director

director of photography

gaffer

lighting designer

performers/actors

producer

production manager

senior lighting technician

stage manager

supervisor

technical director

other technical/specialist staff.

Consumables may include:

connectors

gaffer tape

gel

globes

lamp stock

PVC tape.

Floor electrics elements may include:

barn doors

cables

connectors

floor pockets

gels

lighting fixtures

lights, e.g. floods

pracs

shutters

special effects lighting, e.g. strip neon, fibre optic.

Documentation may include:

colour lists

cue sheets

emergency and safety procedures

equipment lists

focus notes

lighting plan

manuals

patch sheets

running sheets

scripts.

Unit sector

Media and entertainment production - lighting

This unit contains employability skills.