Unit of competency Outline

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Operate floor electrics

Operate floor electrics

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT305
State Code
AWI61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
031303 - Electronic Engineering
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set and operate a range of floor electrics for live productions or performances.It applies to individuals who create specific on-stage effects, which can involve both front and backstage lighting facilities. They use a lighting plan provided by a supervising senior lighting technician or lighting designer. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Test run floor electrics
  • 1.1 Set floor electrics according to performance or production requirements
  • 1.2 Integrate the operation of floor electrics into the technical and creative run-through and advise relevant personnel of issues requiring attention
  • 1.3 Plot, record, rehearse and execute cues on direction from relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Set back-up systems for use in the event of equipment malfunction and test to ensure they are in working order
  • 1.5 Implement necessary changes to cueing and modify cue sheets as required
2. Prepare to operate floor electrics
  • 2.1 Identify, implement and document changes to floor electrics operation as required
  • 2.2 Check working order of communication equipment and back-up system and seek assistance if required
  • 2.3 Confirm supplies of consumables are adequate for performances or productions
  • 2.4 Place elements of floor electrics in stand-by position for the start of performances or productions according to safety and production requirements and procedures
  • 2.5 Identify equipment requiring warm-up and turn on at the appropriate time
  • 2.6 Check elements of floor electrics to ensure they are operating to specifications
  • 2.7 Identify problems or faults promptly, take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel
  • 2.8 Isolate smoke detectors and check changes to air-conditioning as required
  • 2.9 Check cables are run according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and seek assistance if required
3. Operate floor electrics
  • 3.1 Execute floor electrics changes on cue, in line with safety procedures and according to running sheets, directions and requirements of the performance or production, and/or venue
  • 3.2 Check cables to ensure correct setting
  • 3.3 Modify floor electrics cues if required, to cater for unexpected contingencies, and inform relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Identify problems or faults promptly, and take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Use back-up systems correctly when required
4. Shut down and disassemble equipment
  • 4.1 Turn off power to floor electrics elements or set to standby as required
  • 4.2 Reset smoke detectors and air-conditioning as required
  • 4.3 Prepare and position elements of floor electrics ready for use as required, or return equipment to standby
  • 4.4 Note changes to cue sheets and update and file other documentation as required and according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1145 CUFLGT304A Operate floor electrics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH58 CUALGT315 Operate floor electrics Unit of competency