Unit of competency Outline

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Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT413
State Code
ODK13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects. The unit applies to those who record and implement lighting schemas across a diverse range of productions. They work collaboratively with lighting designers and directors as part of a production team, and as experienced lighting technicians may supervise junior lighting technicians. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Connect and format control system for productions
  • 1.1 Connect dimmers to control desk or console using control protocols
  • 1.2 Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, display, storage and printing equipment
  • 1.3 Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production according to organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process
  • 1.5 Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production
  • 1.6 Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.7 Test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required
  • 1.8 Establish, connect and test remote controls for required production personnel
2. Plot and operate advanced cue types
  • 2.1 Liaise with required production personnel regarding production elements, lighting capabilities and cue types
  • 2.2 Make the elements required for the cue type available, and record them
  • 2.3 Demonstrate cue types to required production personnel and modify cues and required documentation
3. Plot and operate effects
  • 3.1 Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with required production personnel
  • 3.2 Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required
  • 3.3 Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect
  • 3.4 Demonstrate effects to required production personnel, make modifications to effects and documentation and rehearse with required items and personnel
4. Maintain lighting control system during production
  • 4.1 Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared according to WHS requirements
  • 4.2 Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements
  • 4.3 Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and according to WHS requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI58 CUALGT403 Set up and operate lighting cues and effects Unit of competency