Statement of Attainment towards CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in technical production areas, who perform a range of skilled tasks using discretion and judgement, and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations.
This qualification is very flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It includes a general option to reflect the need for multi-skilling plus specialised streams for specific job outcomes (e.g., for audio, lighting).
| Hours |
240 hours |
Training Package |
CUA |
| Type |
Board Developed Course |
Work Placement |
Mandatory 70 hours |
| Unit Value |
2 unit Preliminary
2 unit HSC
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SBAT |
Opportunity to complete a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC |
| Specialisation |
Yes |
Recognition |
National AQF and HSC Qualification |
| HSC Exam |
Yes |
ATAR |
Yes |
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ASSESSMENT
This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:
- Observation
- Student demonstration
- Questioning
- Written tasks
DUTIES AND TASKS FOR A GRADUATE
- A sound technician’s assistant may conduct microphone checks, ensure that the cables are properly plugged in and other tasks as directed by the sound technician
- Follow spot operators use specialised stage lighting instruments to physically move a light to follow an actor on stage through the show. A follow-spot can move, change size, beam width, and colour easily by hand
- Lighting, audio and staging assistants perform a mix of basic lighting, staging and audio duties
- Props Assistants help to construct, shift, maintain and assemble props for theatre, television and film, or for arts events
- Stagehand’s duties include setting up and operating the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production
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PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- A good ear for detail in all areas of sound
- Aptitude for working with computers and audio equipment
- Flexible attitude toward working hours and conditions
- Able to work under pressure as part of a team
- Interested in electronic sound and vision production, and recording equipment
- Good technical ability and communication skills
FURTHER STUDY
Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, for example:
- Live Production and Technical Services
- Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services
JOB ROLES IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
- Assistant lighting technician
- Assistant set builder
- Assistant sound
- Assistant wardrobe technician
- Box office customer service representatives
- Follow spot operator
- Fly operator
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