Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Stage Management

Advanced Diploma of Stage Management

Qualification
National Code:
CUE60303
State Code:
C685
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
19/03/2012
Approved Date
23/03/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1941
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 19/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a stage manager. As such it reflects the role of individuals who analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical or management functions and who have a wide range of specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills. They are also responsible for group outcomes. This precise nature and scope of this role varies between workplaces, as does the career pathway to stage management. To reflect this situation, the qualification allows for a broad choice of elective options while ensuring a level of integrity in the core units.

Job roles
Stage manager.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 25
11 core units
5 Group A units
9 elective units

The 9 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed in the CUE60303 qualification outline or may include any unit of competency from any endorsed Training Package. 4 of these elective units may be selected from any accredited course. Elective units must be chosen at the same qualification level.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the
qualification level.
1. Core Units

All 11 core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1591 CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script 60 Unit of competency
D1587 CUESMT08B Call the production/event 100 Unit of competency
D1561 CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures 20 Unit of competency
D1646 CUEFIN02C Manage a budget 30 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
D0996 BSBRSK501A Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D1589 CUESMT10B Organise and facilitate rehearsals 120 Unit of competency
D1609 CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out 150 Unit of competency
D1611 CUETEM08B Realise productions 250 Unit of competency
D1658 CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge 10 Unit of competency
D1585 CUESMT05C Stage manage the production/event 120 Unit of competency
2. Group A Units

5 Group A units to be completed

The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1590 CUESMT11B Create, update and use production reference documents 100 Unit of competency
D1588 CUESMT09B Plot and rehearse cues 150 Unit of competency
D1586 CUESMT06C Plot technical requirements from scores 90 Unit of competency
D1564 CUEPRP02B Research, obtain and prepare props 70 Unit of competency
D1610 CUETEM07B Tour the production 140 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units

9 elective units to be completed

The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1141 CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities 50 Unit of competency
D1605 CUESTA05C Apply a general knowledge of staging to work activities 20 Unit of competency
C7284 CUSGEN03B Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project 34 Unit of competency
C4069 CUSADM02A Coordinate the purchase or hire of equipment/supplies 34 Unit of competency
D5440 CUVICS05B Lead a team to foster innovation 30 Unit of competency
D1612 CUETEM09B Manage diversity 60 Unit of competency
C7285 CUSGEN04B Participate in negotiations 34 Unit of competency
D1690 CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
D1659 CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C581 CUE60298 Advanced Diploma of Entertainment (Stage Management) Qualification
C579 CUE51198 Diploma of Entertainment (Stage Management) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J708 CUA60213 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CUE60303 taken from the Entertainment Training Package CUE03 Version 3.1 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification can be obtained from TVET Australia Product Services Level 21 390 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: (03) 9832 8188 Facsimile: (03) 9832 8199 Email: enquiries@tvetaustralia.com.au Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 23/03/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information