Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Technical Production

Certificate III in Technical Production

Qualification
National Code:
CUS30209
State Code:
D355
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
02/11/2011
Approved Date
31/03/2010
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
515
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/11/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 02/11/2011 Current Approved
Description

Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Job roles
assistant sound mixer
audiovisual operator
casual technician
live sound assistant.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eleven (11)
- four (4) core units
- four (4) Group A units
- three (3) elective units
- one (1) elective unit must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below.
- the remaining two (2) elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below or any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

No more than two (2) Group A or Group B units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and be at an appropriate qualification level.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2954 CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
D1630 CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning 10 Unit of competency
D1658 CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge 10 Unit of competency
D1026 BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialist Units

Four (4) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D2962 CUSSOU305A Analyse soundtracks 34 Unit of competency
D1595 CUESOU07B Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities 40 Unit of competency
D1667 CUELGT09B Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1605 CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1606 CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging 60 Unit of competency
D1624 CUEAUD06B Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1094 CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements 40 Unit of competency
D1144 CUFLGT303A Install and operate follow spots 20 Unit of competency
D1602 CUESTA01C Install staging elements 80 Unit of competency
D1597 CUESOU09B Manage and compile audio replay material 50 Unit of competency
D2957 CUSSOU202A Mix sound in a broadcasting environment 20 Unit of competency
D1145 CUFLGT304A Operate floor electrics 20 Unit of competency
D1593 CUESOU03C Operate professional audio equipment 80 Unit of competency
D1603 CUESTA02C Operate staging elements 90 Unit of competency
D1622 CUEAUD03C Operate vision systems 75 Unit of competency
D1192 CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing 60 Unit of competency
D2884 CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry 34 Unit of competency
D1193 CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets 30 Unit of competency
D1142 CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment 30 Unit of competency
D1621 CUEAUD02C Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems 55 Unit of competency
D2958 CUSSOU301A Provide sound reinforcement 40 Unit of competency
D2959 CUSSOU302A Record and mix a basic music demo 40 Unit of competency
D1143 CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues 30 Unit of competency
D1592 CUESOU01C Repair and maintain audio equipment 40 Unit of competency
D2961 CUSSOU304A Restore audio tracks 35 Unit of competency
D1596 CUESOU08B Select and manage microphone and other audio input sources 30 Unit of competency
D2960 CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment 40 Unit of competency
D4012 CUSIND301B Work effectively in the music industry 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D2909 CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making 40 Unit of competency
D1009 BSBSMB305A Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business 45 Unit of competency
D0652 BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
D1008 BSBSMB304A Determine resource requirements for the micro business 30 Unit of competency
D1006 BSBSMB302A Develop a micro business proposal 30 Unit of competency
D0645 BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills 40 Unit of competency
D2925 CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance 20 Unit of competency
D2922 CUSMPF202A Incorporate music technology into performance 34 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
W9428 CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level 24 Unit of competency
W9426 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
W9427 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
D2928 CUSMPF304A Make a music demo 40 Unit of competency
D0256 ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology 25 Unit of competency
D1007 BSBSMB303A Organise finances for the micro business 50 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
D1010 BSBSMB306A Plan a home based business 25 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
S6502 SITXEVT002A Provide event staging support 20 Unit of competency
D1011 BSBSMB307A Set up information and communications technology for the micro business 20 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
D1137 CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries 20 Unit of competency
D0672 BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C378 CUS30201 Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZK9 CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR02580) MUSIC INDUSTRY (TECHNICAL PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship