Entertainment Industry

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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

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • 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

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Set up microphones
  • Operate front of house and monitoring mixing consoles
  • Operate lighting consoles and a variety of lights
  • Set up and pack down stage equipment and backline
  • Bump in and bump out
  • Work with projectors, screens and vision switchers

STUDY PATHWAYS

Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, for example:

  • Live Production and Technical Services
  • Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services

CAREER PATHWAYS

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Assistant lighting technician
  • Assistant set builder
  • Assistant sound
  • Assistant wardrobe technician
  • Box office customer service representatives
  • Follow spot operator
  • Fly operator