Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
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Tour the production
Tour the production
Unit of competency
National Code
CUETEM07B
CUETEM07B
State Code
D1610
D1610
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/03/2011
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
23/03/2011
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate arrangements for a touring production. The unit focuses only on the additional skills and knowledge for touring and would always be combined with other stage management and technical units in the workplace.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and plan tour requirements
- 1.1. Review tour schedule and other production documentation to correctly identify implications for the area of work
- 1.2. Source and evaluate relevant information on local touring venues/locations
- 1.3. Evaluate implications and make appropriate plans for touring, including consideration of timelines, budget and allocation of responsibilities
- 1.4. Liaise with relevant colleagues to discuss and agree on specific tour requirements as required
- 1.5. Make plans for touring in accordance with legal requirements and regulations
- 1.6. Create accurate documentation on touring requirements to allow for easy interpretation by others
2. Implement touring plans and variations
- 2.1. Organise workflow of self and others to allow for additional work required to implement touring plans
- 2.2. Advise colleagues on specific variations required in accordance with plans and ensure availability of physical and financial resources
- 2.3. Monitor touring requirements in accordance with timelines, budget and quality requirements
- 2.4. Make accurate updates to relevant documentation and information to reflect production variations
3. Provide briefings on tour requirements
- 3.1. Prepare and distribute documentation relating to tour requirements to appropriate personnel, including touring venue personnel as required
- 3.2. Provide accurate and current advice to touring personnel in relation to specific local regulations and procedures
4. Solve problems which arise on tour
- 4.1. Identify and respond to problems promptly
- 4.2. Initiate short-term action to resolve the immediate problem where appropriate
- 4.3. Analyse problems for any long-term impact and assess and action potential solutions
- 4.4. Present a positive image of the organisation and its contracted suppliers at all times
- 4.5. Take responsibility for resolving the problem within the scope of individual authority, and consult with others in accordance with organisational procedures
- 4.6. Take appropriate follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of chosen solutions
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.
Tours may occur:
interstate
intrastate
overseas
regional areas
Other production documentation may include:
budget
location agreements
performers' contracts
Relevant location information may include:
access, e.g. hours, truck access, parking
amenities and facilities, including food and beverage facilities
masking requirements
power capacity
technical specifications, including power capacity
venue layout and dimensions, e.g. backstage, auditorium, stage
Specific tour requirements will vary in accordance with the area of work and may include:
accommodation (for cast, crew)
adaptation to physical elements
additional equipment
personnel requirements
publicity arrangements, e.g. interviews, photo calls, publicity with local media
special financial arrangements, e.g. petty cash, time and wages books, letters of credit
special packing or transportation for physical elements
transport (air, sea, land)
Legal requirements and regulations which impact on touring may include:
differing requirements between States/Territories in Australia
industrial awards governing travel, rehearsal and performance provisions
regulations affecting overseas touring, e.g. customs, quarantine
safety issues in relation to the transportation of materials and equipment
Relevant documentation and information may include:
accommodation lists
address lists and agent lists
artists call sheets, e.g. publicity call sheets
bump in schedules
company lists
contact lists
dressing room lists
front-of-house information and distribution lists
ground plans
local contacts
maps and information on touring cities and towns
meeting minutes
performance schedule
production schedules
props lists
scenery lists
technical plots, e.g. flying plots and dome plots
texts and meeting agenda
tickets
time sheets
tour itineraries
transport details
understudy/covers lists
venue information
wardrobe lists and preliminary cue synopses
Overseas tours may require the following documentation to be prepared:
carnets for air and sea freight
customs and quarantine documentation, e.g. travel permits or visas for personnel
luggage labels
translations of script and organisation documentation and information on activity
Problems on tour may include:
equipment or transportation breakdown
group conflict or dissatisfaction
loss of equipment or other valuables
need for further adjustments to physical elements
poor supplier performance
service complaints
sickness, injury or death
unexpected delays
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.
Tours may occur:
interstate
intrastate
overseas
regional areas
Other production documentation may include:
budget
location agreements
performers' contracts
Relevant location information may include:
access, e.g. hours, truck access, parking
amenities and facilities, including food and beverage facilities
masking requirements
power capacity
technical specifications, including power capacity
venue layout and dimensions, e.g. backstage, auditorium, stage
Specific tour requirements will vary in accordance with the area of work and may include:
accommodation (for cast, crew)
adaptation to physical elements
additional equipment
personnel requirements
publicity arrangements, e.g. interviews, photo calls, publicity with local media
special financial arrangements, e.g. petty cash, time and wages books, letters of credit
special packing or transportation for physical elements
transport (air, sea, land)
Legal requirements and regulations which impact on touring may include:
differing requirements between States/Territories in Australia
industrial awards governing travel, rehearsal and performance provisions
regulations affecting overseas touring, e.g. customs, quarantine
safety issues in relation to the transportation of materials and equipment
Relevant documentation and information may include:
accommodation lists
address lists and agent lists
artists call sheets, e.g. publicity call sheets
bump in schedules
company lists
contact lists
dressing room lists
front-of-house information and distribution lists
ground plans
local contacts
maps and information on touring cities and towns
meeting minutes
performance schedule
production schedules
props lists
scenery lists
technical plots, e.g. flying plots and dome plots
texts and meeting agenda
tickets
time sheets
tour itineraries
transport details
understudy/covers lists
venue information
wardrobe lists and preliminary cue synopses
Overseas tours may require the following documentation to be prepared:
carnets for air and sea freight
customs and quarantine documentation, e.g. travel permits or visas for personnel
luggage labels
translations of script and organisation documentation and information on activity
Problems on tour may include:
equipment or transportation breakdown
group conflict or dissatisfaction
loss of equipment or other valuables
need for further adjustments to physical elements
poor supplier performance
service complaints
sickness, injury or death
unexpected delays
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:
effective use of scheduling tools and techniques to organise and prioritise work
communication and negotiation skills and their application to production touring
knowledge of the particular issues, requirements and documentation that impact on a touring production, including the roles and responsibilities of different production personnel.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the planning and implementation of touring arrangements for a touring production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate on the planning and implementation process for touring
case studies to assess ability to plan arrangements for a variety of touring situations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of particular regulations or procedures that apply to touring
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
touring venues for the production
the full range of production resources and equipment.
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:
effective use of scheduling tools and techniques to organise and prioritise work
communication and negotiation skills and their application to production touring
knowledge of the particular issues, requirements and documentation that impact on a touring production, including the roles and responsibilities of different production personnel.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the planning and implementation of touring arrangements for a touring production.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate on the planning and implementation process for touring
case studies to assess ability to plan arrangements for a variety of touring situations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of particular regulations or procedures that apply to touring
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
touring venues for the production
the full range of production resources and equipment.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7189 | CUETEM07A | Tour the production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI140 | CUAPPM403 | Coordinate touring arrangements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J451 | SIT50212 | Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| J455 | SIT60212 | Advanced Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| D362 | CUS50309 | Diploma of Music Business | Qualification |
| D365 | CUS60309 | Advanced Diploma of Music Business | Qualification |
| C685 | CUE60303 | Advanced Diploma of Stage Management | Qualification |