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Organise and facilitate rehearsals
Organise and facilitate rehearsals
Unit of competency
National Code
CUESMT10B
CUESMT10B
State Code
D1589
D1589
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
23/03/2011
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the overall rehearsal process for live productions/events. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and secure rehearsal venue
- 1.1. Determine requirements for rehearsal facilities through liaison with relevant personnel and analysis of production documentation
- 1.2. Develop accurate and complete specifications for rehearsal venues to facilitate the research process
- 1.3. Research potential rehearsal venues using appropriate information sources and research methods
- 1.4. Assess suitability of venues based on comparison of services against specifications
- 1.5. Complete a risk assessment on potential venues and integrate findings into selection and planning processes
- 1.6. Negotiate and liaise with personnel from potentially suitable venues to ensure requirements can be met and to address any potential problem areas
- 1.7. Provide clear and accurate briefings on venue options to relevant colleagues, including recommendations and rationale
- 1.8. Confirm venue arrangements accurately in writing when the selection process is finalised
2. Coordinate physical elements for rehearsal
- 2.1. Measure and mark up the rehearsal facilities according to the production design/specifications
- 2.2. Organise all required physical elements in accordance with rehearsal schedule and daily requirements
- 2.3. Arrange appropriate and timely transportation of physical elements at the rehearsal facility in accordance with production specifications
- 2.4. Ensure that physical elements are correctly set-up, checked by relevant colleagues and are operating in according with design specifications
- 2.5. Monitor the set-up to ensure that occupational and public health and safety requirements are adhered to
- 2.6. Advise relevant personnel and performers of the nature and limitations of physical elements
3. Create and distribute rehearsal documentation
- 3.1. Correctly identify the information and documentation required by all those involved in rehearsals
- 3.2. Circulate relevant, current and accurate information to relevant personnel in a timely manner
- 3.3. Develop schedules in accordance with provisions in the relevant award and enterprise agreements and budget
- 3.4. Amend schedules and production documentation as necessary to reflect any required changes and distribute to relevant personnel
4. Facilitate communication during rehearsal
- 4.1. Deal with creative and technical participants in a tactful and sensitive manner and take into account any cultural or language differences
- 4.2. Communicate with creative and technical participants regularly throughout the rehearsal process in an open manner to maintain positive working relations
- 4.3. Broker the resolution of any technical problems by facilitating discussions between performers and technical crew
- 4.4. Take appropriate action to meet requirements of creative and technical participants
5. Participate in rehearsals
- 5.1. Participate in rehearsals, providing technical assistance as required
- 5.2. Monitor rehearsals and stage manage, if required, in accordance with the production requirements
- 5.3. Calculate and record performance timings for use in production documents
- 5.4. Participate in production meetings or post-rehearsal note sessions to identify any production problems and resolve with the minimum of disruption to the rehearsal process and budget
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rehearsal facilities may be:
hired from another organisation
located at the actual production/event venue
located off-site from the venue
part of the organisation's facility
Relevant personnel/technical and artistic production team may include:
all technicians, e.g. sound, lighting
artistic director
assistant stage manager
choreographer
designer
designers
extras
non-regular performers
performers
production manager
staging personnel
technical director
venue management
Rehearsals may be conducted:
in a totally independent space
in the actual performance/production/event space
Physical elements required for rehearsal may include:
mirrors
musical instruments
notice board
production desk
props and costumes
resin box
secure storage
sets
storage for personal property
suitable flooring
technical equipment
waiting area
warm-up area
other support facilities
Performers may be:
actors
conference speakers
masters of ceremony
musicians
non-regular performers
panel members, e.g. a debating team
public speakers
regular cast members
singers
special guests
non-regular performers, e.g.
extras
replacements
second cast
supernumeraries
swings
understudies
Rehearsal documentation may include:
accident report form
agent list
artists call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheets
bump-in schedules
company/organisation lists
contact lists
distribution lists
dressing room lists
front-of-house information
ground plans
memos
petty cash forms
preliminary cue synopses
production meeting agenda
production meeting minutes
production plans
production schedules
props lists
rehearsal reports
rehearsal schedules
scene breakdown/working division
scenery lists
technical plots, eg fly plots and dome plots
texts
time sheets
tour itineraries
understudy/covers list
venue information
wardrobe lists
Requirements of creative and technical participants may relate to:
costume fittings
counselling of staging and technical crew
organisation of all types of calls
organisation of publicity materials/events
publicity events
specialist calls, e.g. music, voice, dance
training
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rehearsal facilities may be:
hired from another organisation
located at the actual production/event venue
located off-site from the venue
part of the organisation's facility
Relevant personnel/technical and artistic production team may include:
all technicians, e.g. sound, lighting
artistic director
assistant stage manager
choreographer
designer
designers
extras
non-regular performers
performers
production manager
staging personnel
technical director
venue management
Rehearsals may be conducted:
in a totally independent space
in the actual performance/production/event space
Physical elements required for rehearsal may include:
mirrors
musical instruments
notice board
production desk
props and costumes
resin box
secure storage
sets
storage for personal property
suitable flooring
technical equipment
waiting area
warm-up area
other support facilities
Performers may be:
actors
conference speakers
masters of ceremony
musicians
non-regular performers
panel members, e.g. a debating team
public speakers
regular cast members
singers
special guests
non-regular performers, e.g.
extras
replacements
second cast
supernumeraries
swings
understudies
Rehearsal documentation may include:
accident report form
agent list
artists call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheets
bump-in schedules
company/organisation lists
contact lists
distribution lists
dressing room lists
front-of-house information
ground plans
memos
petty cash forms
preliminary cue synopses
production meeting agenda
production meeting minutes
production plans
production schedules
props lists
rehearsal reports
rehearsal schedules
scene breakdown/working division
scenery lists
technical plots, eg fly plots and dome plots
texts
time sheets
tour itineraries
understudy/covers list
venue information
wardrobe lists
Requirements of creative and technical participants may relate to:
costume fittings
counselling of staging and technical crew
organisation of all types of calls
organisation of publicity materials/events
publicity events
specialist calls, e.g. music, voice, dance
training
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to source and oversee the set-up of an appropriate rehearsal venue which meets the production needs
ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts in the context of production rehearsals
knowledge of the technical aspects of the rehearsal process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing and set-up of a rehearsal facility for an actual production, plus the facilitation of the rehearsal process
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team involved in the rehearsal process.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working within the rehearsal context
review of schedules and other production documentation prepared by the candidate
evaluation of report completed by the candidate on the management of rehearsals, challenges faced and how these were overcome
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industrial awards and occupational health and safety legislation and regulation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
potential and actual venues where rehearsals could realistically take place
physical production elements
relevant industrial awards
relevant occupational health and safety regulations.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to source and oversee the set-up of an appropriate rehearsal venue which meets the production needs
ability to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts in the context of production rehearsals
knowledge of the technical aspects of the rehearsal process.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing and set-up of a rehearsal facility for an actual production, plus the facilitation of the rehearsal process
interaction with and involvement of a production and performance team involved in the rehearsal process.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working within the rehearsal context
review of schedules and other production documentation prepared by the candidate
evaluation of report completed by the candidate on the management of rehearsals, challenges faced and how these were overcome
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industrial awards and occupational health and safety legislation and regulation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
potential and actual venues where rehearsals could realistically take place
physical production elements
relevant industrial awards
relevant occupational health and safety regulations.
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