Course Level

Certificate III

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services - CUA30420

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in providing services for the entertainment industry. It applies to work in scenery and set construction, lighting and sound, arts administration, entertainment customer service, music industry, film production, staging, broadcasting production, live production, entertainment administration, and entertainment technical operations work environments. Individuals completing this qualification may provide assistance with technical support to a team and operate with discretion and judgment within known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints. They take responsibility for their own outputs and take limited responsibility for the output of others.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Front of House Assistant, Visual Merchandiser, Trainee Fly Operator, Technical Assistant (Productions), Special Effects Assistant, Assistant Sound Technician, Assistant Venue Technician, Follow Spot Operator, Runner, Props Assistant, Technical Production Assistant (Remote Area), Sound Assistant, Assistant Scenic Artist, Stagehand, Lighting, Audio and Staging Assistant, Venue Attendant, Workshop Carpenter, Production Crew, Stage Door Attendant, and Lighting Systems Technician. It also provides a pathway to other roles in similar work environments.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerationsElectrical 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.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:CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001 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 'CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry' from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement. Users are advised to check with the relevant licensing authority for requirements.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Byron Bay

Full-time - 4 months

$8,420
N/A

Eora

Full-time - 4 months

$8,420
N/A

Newcastle

Full-time - 6 months

$8,420
N/A

Nirimba

Full-time - 6 months

$8,420
N/A

St Leonards

Full-time - 4 months

$8,420
N/A

Ultimo Campus

Full-time - 6 months

$8,420
N/A

Wollongong

Full-time - 6 months

$8,420
N/A

Grafton

Full-time - 4 months

$8,420
N/A

Subjects

  • Plan and apply time management
  • Operate staging elements
  • Organise and communicate information
  • Plan and prepare for work readiness
  • Work effectively with others
  • Assist with marketing and promotion
  • Operate vision systems
  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • Sell to the retail customer
  • Install and test lighting equipment
  • Install and test network protocols
  • Produce technical drawings
  • Prepare and prime scenic art cloths
  • Draw and interpret a basic sketch
  • Usher patrons
  • Maintain interactive content
  • Implement copyright arrangements
  • Install staging elements
  • Migrate to new technology
  • Undertake a basic construction project
  • Participate in collaborative creative projects
  • Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces
  • Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
  • Develop basic staging skills
  • Work with diverse people
  • Produce digital images
  • Design and produce business documents
  • Monitor entry to venues
  • Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • Install and operate follow spots
  • Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
  • Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
  • Modify, repair and maintain costumes
  • Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
  • Operate application software packages
  • Apply decorative paint finishes
  • Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
  • Provide service to customers
  • Provide lost and found services
  • Provide visitor information
  • Carry out measurements and calculations
  • Perform basic sound editing
  • Work effectively backstage during performances
  • Assist with basic camera shoots
  • Licence to perform dogging
  • Assist with production operations for live performances
  • Prepare existing coated surface for painting
  • Use painting and decorating tools and equipment
  • Apply art finishing
  • Evaluate sustainability impact of a work or process area
  • Repair and maintain vision system equipment
  • Handle carpentry materials
  • Participate in sustainable work practices
  • Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
  • Licence to perform rigging advanced level
  • Maintain and repair special effects items
  • Use business software applications
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Construct soft scenery
  • Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  • Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
  • Design and produce spreadsheets
  • Develop technical skills for musical performances
  • Plan a career in the creative arts industry
  • Produce basic plans of surveys
  • Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
  • Show social and cultural sensitivity
  • Develop basic scenic art skills
  • Operate online information systems
  • Produce computer-aided drawings
  • Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
  • Repair, maintain and alter scenic art
  • Operate basic lighting
  • Repair and maintain audio equipment
  • Produce drawings to communicate ideas
  • Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
  • Handle steelfixing materials
  • Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
  • Perform basic vision and sound editing
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Assist with bump in and bump out of shows
  • Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding
  • Sew components
  • Use a sewing machine
  • Install and disassemble audio equipment
  • Measure and scale geometric shapes
  • Translate information into measurements or diagrams
  • Prepare video assets
  • Apply work health and safety practices
  • Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  • Provide work skill instruction
  • Manage feedback on creative practice
  • Explore the use of colour
  • Develop digital imaging skills
  • Develop basic skills in set construction
  • Use inclusive work practices
  • Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system
  • Prepare audio assets
  • Develop basic prop construction skills
  • Develop basic vision system skills
  • Follow a design process
  • Work effectively in the music industry
  • Use advanced features of applications
  • Operate sound reinforcement systems
  • Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice
  • Work effectively in the creative arts industry
  • Document equipment installation requirements
  • Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
  • Contribute to continuous improvement
  • Undertake routine front of house duties
  • Plan and organise work
  • Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
  • Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  • Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment
  • Compile and replay audio material
  • Operate floor electrics
  • Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication
  • Repair and maintain lighting equipment
  • Install and test vision systems
  • Apply paint by spray
  • Operate digital media technology packages
  • Licence to operate a forklift truck
  • Undertake live audio operations
  • Deliver a service to customers
  • Work safely at heights
  • Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  • Provide First Aid
  • Perform computations
  • Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  • Make music demos
  • Repair, maintain and alter props
  • Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • Provide a briefing or scripted commentary
  • Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
  • Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Develop basic lighting skills
  • Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray
  • Apply communication skills
  • Produce and prepare photo images
  • Assist with sound recordings
  • Provide seating and ticketing services
  • Create electronic presentations
  • Source and apply design industry knowledge
  • Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components
  • Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context
  • Provide responsible service of alcohol
  • Process financial transactions
  • Develop and apply knowledge of costume
  • Interact with computing technology
  • Licence to perform rigging basic level
  • Paint scenic art elements
  • Process materials to produce components using static machines
  • Undertake manual handling
  • Dress performers
  • Maintain physical production elements
  • Perform engineering measurements
  • Organise personal work priorities
  • Make scale models
  • Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
  • Provide basic emergency life support
  • Interpret technical drawing
  • Use carpentry tools and equipment
  • Assemble and maintain sets
  • Advise on products and services