Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
CUA40415
AZO0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 20/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/11/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a range of technical production jobs in creative arts industry environments. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Electrical work
In 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 Work
The 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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets 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.
Pyrotechnics
In some States and Territories of Australia a licence is required to allow a person to plan and operate a fireworks display.
^ From 1 July 2022 the electives units HLTAID003, HLTAID006, HLTAID008 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID016 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
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, staging or vision systems and the ability to:
- produce a body of work demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to workplace requirements associated with at least one stream in line with current industry standards
- apply a basic knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one area of technical production; 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.
PACKAGING RULES:
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- five (5) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- one (1) unit must be selected from Group A
- five (5) units must be selected from Group B
- three (3) units must be selected from Group B or Group C
- two (2) units may be selected from listed electives in Groups A, B, C or D or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV level
if not listed, one (1) unit may be from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate III or Diploma level.
This qualification can provide for a specialisation in Costume for Performance. Refer to the Implementation Guide for details about choosing electives to support specialisation.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK85 | BSBCRT402 | Collaborate in a creative process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWI71 | CUAIND403 | Communicate effectively with arts professionals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI138 | CUAPPM401 | Contribute to the organisation of productions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI57 | BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL09 | BSBWHS404 | Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D199 | CUF40507 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| J700 | CUA40413 | Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
| D200 | CUF40607 | Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS0 | CUA40420 | Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
No information
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, staging or vision systems and the ability to:
produce a body of work demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to workplace requirements associated with at least one stream in line with current industry standards
apply a basic knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one area of technical production; 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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships