Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)

Qualification
National Code:
CUE30203
State Code:
C681
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
19/03/2012
Approved Date
02/08/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
355
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 19/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in technical production areas, who perform a range of skilled tasks using discretion and judgement, and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations.

This qualification is very flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It includes a general option to reflect the need for multi-skilling plus specialised streams for specific job outcomes (e.g. for audio, lighting).

Schedule
Pathways
State Code Title
CT01 Vision
CT02 Lighting
CT03 Audio
1. Core Units

All 4 core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1630 CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning 10 Unit of competency
D0887 BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 15 Unit of competency
D4882 CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge 10 Unit of competency
D1631 CUECOR02C Work with others 15 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

7 elective units to be completed

The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1606 CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging 60 Unit of competency
D1624 CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1622 CUEAUD03C Operate vision systems 75 Unit of competency
D1621 CUEAUD02C Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems 55 Unit of competency
D1620 CUEAUD01C Repair and maintain vision systems 55 Unit of competency
C4137 CUFCAM01A Set up and operate a basic video camera 50 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
3.

Sector Specialist
AUDIO

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1595 CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities 40 Unit of competency
C7224 CUSSOU05B Install, align and test audio equipment 34 Unit of competency
D1597 CUESOU09B Manage and compile audio replay material 50 Unit of competency
D1593 CUESOU03C Operate professional audio equipment 80 Unit of competency
D1596 CUESOU08B Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources 30 Unit of competency
4.

Sector Specialist
LIGHTING

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1667 CUELGT09B Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1142 CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment 30 Unit of competency
D1663 CUELGT05C Record and operate standard lighting cues 50 Unit of competency
M1356 MEM18.1AB Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
5.

Sector Specialist
STAGING

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1605 CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1602 CUESTA01C Install staging elements 80 Unit of competency
D1603 CUESTA02C Operate staging elements 90 Unit of competency
M1356 MEM18.1AB Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
6.

ELECTIVES:

Learners to complete the three (3) other units from any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level.

The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate III. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcomes sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification

For further information, please refer to CUE03 Training package. The units below are an example only.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1606 CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging 60 Unit of competency
D1661 CUELGT03C Install and operate follow spots 50 Unit of competency
D1662 CUELGT04C Operate floor electrics 50 Unit of competency
D1598 CUESOU10B Operate wireless audio equipment 40 Unit of competency
D1592 CUESOU01C Repair and maintain audio equipment 40 Unit of competency
D1620 CUEAUD01C Repair and maintain vision systems 55 Unit of competency
C4137 CUFCAM01A Set up and operate a basic video camera 50 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CUE30203 taken from the Entertainment Training Package which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CUE03 is endorsed until 30 November 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate, Department of Education and Training on 1 August 2005.

4. This qualification was updated on 18 September and 7 October, 2008 by the DET to reflect a national continuous improvement version change (V3). The change mostly consisted of removing Key Competencies which were replaced by Employability Skills in all units. Accordingly, all CUE units within this qualification received a new national code (ie, B or C version) and a new TAFEWA ID unit number. Imported (eg, BSB) units may have also replaced some units.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information