Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - CUA50415

Melbourne Polytechnic

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in creative arts industry environments. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for the output of others within broad parameters. Licensing/Regulatory InformationElectrical workIn some States and Territories of Australia a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.PyrotechnicsIn some States and Territories of Australia a licence is required to allow people to plan and operate a fireworks display.National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk WorkThe National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction WorkSets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.

Structure

5 core units plus 10 electives.

Subjects

  • Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern-making principles
  • Implement sound designs
  • Manage lighting operations for outdoor events
  • Compile music for soundtracks
  • Perform computations
  • Construct mechanical sets
  • Coordinate sound recording operations on location
  • Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business
  • Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
  • Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
  • Plan market research
  • Coordinate props
  • Operate flying systems
  • Develop own sustainable professional practice
  • Lead team effectiveness
  • Coordinate touring arrangements
  • Manage bump in and bump out of shows
  • Obtain revenue to support operations
  • Produce innovative digital images
  • Develop business continuity strategy
  • Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
  • Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
  • Identify and interpret compliance requirements
  • Realise lighting designs
  • Manage audio operations for outdoor events
  • Construct blocks for period costumes
  • Plan in-house events or functions
  • Manage on-site event operations
  • Manage compliance with workplace relations legislation
  • Develop and maintain production documents
  • Refine painting techniques
  • Record sound
  • Develop and manage a budget
  • Recruit and induct staff
  • Cut and drape complex period costumes
  • Make period costumes
  • Lead and manage team effectiveness
  • Manage personal work priorities and professional development
  • Manage quality customer service
  • Manage risk
  • Perform geometric development
  • Make prop furniture
  • Manage project procurement
  • Assist in stage managing performances
  • Contribute to improving environmental performance
  • Investigate drawing materials and processes
  • Locate and rectify faults in low voltage appliances using set procedures
  • Stage manage productions and events
  • Assist in stage managing creative rehearsals
  • Establish systems that support innovation
  • Edit dialogue
  • Manage media assets
  • Investigate painting materials and processes
  • Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
  • Manage plotting sessions
  • Manage conflict
  • Provide workplace coaching
  • Operate complex vision systems
  • Manage diversity in the workplace
  • Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
  • Licence to operate a forklift truck
  • Organise and facilitate rehearsals
  • Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment
  • Operate complex lighting
  • Build client relationships and business networks
  • Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
  • Plan close proximity fireworks displays
  • Support workplace coaching and mentoring
  • Undertake small business planning
  • Make a presentation
  • Coordinate production operations
  • Minimise waste on the building and construction site
  • Contribute to the organisation of productions
  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • Collaborate in a creative process
  • Call performances
  • Communicate effectively with arts professionals
  • Ensure a safe workplace
  • Develop and implement production work plans
  • Manage the operation of stage monitor systems
  • Manage audition support services
  • Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
  • Manage small-scale live productions
  • Calculate and cost construction work
  • Select event venues and sites
  • Negotiate contracts
  • Obtain and manage sponsorship
  • Prepare and present proposals
  • Originate and develop concepts
  • Manage specialist staging operations
  • Manage finances within a budget
  • Manage WHS risks
  • Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
  • Lead and manage people
  • Improve sustainability through readily implementable change
  • Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
  • Write persuasive copy
  • Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments
  • Mentor in the workplace
  • Manage wireless audio operations
  • Critique cultural works
  • Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies
  • Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
  • Compile production schedules
  • Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
  • Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
  • Shoot a wide range of screen content
  • Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  • Licence to perform dogging
  • Create special effects items
  • Interpret market trends and developments
  • Operate close proximity fireworks displays
  • Manage event staging components
  • Construct mechanical props
  • Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
  • Manage audio input sources
  • Make character costumes
  • Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
  • Manage meetings
  • Provide freelance services
  • Licence to perform rigging advanced level
  • Produce sound recordings
  • Make sets
  • Plan small business finances
  • Establish and conduct business relationships
  • Make costume accessories
  • Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
  • Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
  • Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
  • Use and respect copyright
  • Roster staff
  • Manage first aid services and resources
  • Create 3D digital models
  • Produce computer-aided drawings
  • Implement and monitor marketing activities
  • Manage copyright arrangements
  • Provide advanced first aid
  • Develop set construction plans
  • Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
  • Participate in negotiations
  • Realise production designs
  • Mix live audio
  • Organise meetings
  • Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
  • Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
  • Plan outdoor fireworks displays
  • Construct costume corsetry and undergarments
  • Make props using mixed media
  • Develop public relations campaigns
  • Manage an off-site costume department
  • Realise a creative project
  • Use electronic fashion design tools
  • Create a final sound balance
  • Coordinate marketing activities
  • Vision mix television productions
  • Establish and adjust the marketing mix
  • Implement design solutions
  • Manage audio system control networks
  • Operate show control systems
  • Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
  • Licence to perform rigging basic level
  • Realise productions
  • Install and manage complex ICT networks
  • Realise costumes
  • Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
  • Coordinate costume manufacture
  • Implement vision system designs
  • Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
  • Undertake project work
  • Develop expertise in costume component construction
  • Implement operational plan
  • Manage project risk
  • Manage operational plan
  • Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
  • Manage front of house services
  • Plot and manage cues from musical scores
  • Interpret technical drawing
  • Work effectively in a business continuity context
  • Manage health and safety requirements at fireworks displays
  • Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
  • Develop expertise in pattern development for costume
  • Create special effects for scenic art
  • Organise event infrastructure
  • Manage installation of lighting systems
  • Work safely in the construction industry
  • Manage the promotion of creative acts
  • Develop and implement sound plans
  • Disconnect - reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring
  • Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
  • Conduct market research
  • Manage show control operations
  • Create advanced 3D digital models
  • Design costumes
  • Develop prop construction plans
  • Profile international markets
  • Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
  • Perform engineering measurements
  • Develop teams and individuals
  • Source funding for projects
  • Analyse cultural history and theory
  • Manage project cost
  • Establish networks
  • Research and comply with regulatory requirements
  • Build and sustain an innovative work environment
  • Operate outdoor fireworks displays
  • Develop and implement crisis management plans
  • Write complex documents
  • Complete and check import/export documentation
  • Make specialised costumes
  • Edit sound
  • Analyse consumer behaviour for specific international markets
  • Plan work space
  • Create theatrical millinery
  • Implement lighting designs

Standard entry requirements

To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills in either costume, lighting, scenery and props, screen and media, sound, stage management, staging or vision systems and the ability to:develop solutions in at least one technical areaproduce a body of work demonstrating skills in at least one technical area respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area,and have completed CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices or can demonstrate equivalence.Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.

Further information

Students wishing to access WorkReady funding or VET Student Loans are required to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills as part of course counselling before enrolling.

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