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Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging

Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESTA06B
State Code
D1606
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/03/2011
Field of Education
040329 - Scaffolding And Rigging
Original Release Date
10/03/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a broad knowledge of theatrical rigging to the live entertainment workplace. It does not cover the installation of rigs. 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 doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a 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' fulfils this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine rigging requirements
  • 1.1. Correctly interpret technical production requirements to determine rigging requirements and their impact on other aspects of work
  • 1.2. Liaise with licensed riggers where required to confirm production requirements in relation to rigging
  • 1.3. Correctly identify rigging-related tasks that may be completed by unlicensed personnel and those who require specialist assistance
  • 1.4. Plan work appropriately in consultation with riggers to ensure smooth flow of work and efficient set up
2. Complete rigging related tasks
  • 2.1. Complete tasks associated with rigging under direction and supervision of a licensed rigger
  • 2.2. Use correct techniques to complete rigging-related tasks
  • 2.3. Ensure that work is inspected by licensed rigger in accordance with safety and licensing regulations
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.
Rigging requirements may relate to one or more of the following:
audio
lighting
set construction
staging
vision systems
Licensed riggers may be:
contract labour
fellow employees
Rigging related tasks that may be undertaken by unlicensed personnel may include:
application of fibre and wire rope
assembling flying units
assembling truss
attachment of soft fittings
communication as applicable to flying operation
tying knots
use of shackles, trim chains, turnbuckles, screweyes

Rigging related tasks that may be undertaken by unlicensed personnel do not include work that involves hanging hoists, using of lifting equipment or slinging of spansets.
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:
knowledge of rigging in an entertainment context
knowledge of regulations in relation to the licensing of riggers and the limitations on the type of work that can be undertaken by unlicensed personnel.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must ensure:
application of knowledge to specific technical production situations.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
case studies and problem solving to assess application of knowledge to different technical situations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of rigging techniques and safety issues
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:
Australian standards regarding rigging and scaffolding certification
rigging equipment and materials
venue where rigging is constructed.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7250 CUESTA06A Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging Unit of competency