Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
CUA50415
AZK8
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 20/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/11/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 15/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in creative arts industry environments. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for the output of others within broad parameters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Electrical work
In some States and Territories of Australia a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.
Pyrotechnics
In some States and Territories of Australia a licence is required to allow people to plan and operate a fireworks display.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the 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' from the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID006, HLTAID008 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID014, HLTAID016 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)- five (5) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units of which:
- one (1) unit must be selected from Group A
- four (4) units must be selected from Group B
- four (4) units must be from Group B, Group C or Group D
- one (1) unit may be selected from the remaining electives in Groups B, C or D, or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
This qualification can provide for a specialisation in Costume for Performance. Refer to the Implementation Guide for details about choosing electives to support this specialisation.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH23 | BSBCOM501 | Identify and interpret compliance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWI70 | CUAIND502 | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI144 | CUAPPM504 | Manage bump in and bump out of shows | 150 | Unit of competency |
| W9434 | CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM01 | BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL12 | BSBWHS504 | Manage WHS risks | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
One (1) unit may be selected from the remaining electives in Groups B, C or D, or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group B, C or D.
One (1) unit may be selected from the remaining electives in Groups B, C or D, or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
Four (4) units must be chosen from Group B, C or D.
One (1) unit may be selected from the remaining electives in Groups B, C or D, or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D205 | CUF50507 | Diploma of Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| J705 | CUA50413 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
| D206 | CUF50607 | Diploma of Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGW2 | CUA50420 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills in either costume, lighting, scenery and props, screen and media, sound, stage management, staging or vision systems and the ability to:
develop solutions in at least one technical area
produce a body of work demonstrating skills in at least one technical area
respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards
apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area,
and have completed CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices or can demonstrate equivalence.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
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