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Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction

Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction

Qualification
National Code:
CUF40607
State Code:
D200
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1001 - Performing Arts
Original TGA Release Date
11/11/2010
Approved Date
09/03/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
665
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/11/2010 Current Approved
Description

Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the construction of sets, props and scenery for productions, events or exhibitions in the film, television and entertainment industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles
Props maker
Scenic artist
Set builder.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- four (4) core units
- ten (10) elective units

Eight (8) elective units must be selected from the elective list.

The remaining two (2) elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.

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

All four (4) units must be completed.
Note: CUFIND301B OR CUEIND01C to be chosen, NOT both.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1607 CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations 30 Unit of competency
D0901 BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace 40 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
D1658 CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge 10 Unit of competency
D4355 CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least eight (8) units must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D1606 CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging 60 Unit of competency
D1634 CUECOS02C Apply art finishing 40 Unit of competency
D0646 BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas 40 Unit of competency
D1183 CUFPRP301A Assemble and maintain props 20 Unit of competency
D0647 BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process 40 Unit of competency
D1185 CUFRES401A Conduct research 30 Unit of competency
D1568 CUEPRP06B Construct mechanical props 100 Unit of competency
D1169 CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources 50 Unit of competency
D1191 CUFSFX402A Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations 20 Unit of competency
D1190 CUFSFX401A Create special effects items 50 Unit of competency
D0666 BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
D1582 CUESET17B Develop props construction plans to meet design requirements 50 Unit of competency
D1581 CUESET11B Develop set construction plans to meet design requirements 100 Unit of competency
D1608 CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources 30 Unit of competency
D0965 BSBREL401A Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
D1602 CUESTA01C Install staging elements 80 Unit of competency
D0665 BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief 20 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 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
D1189 CUFSFX301A Maintain and repair special effects items 50 Unit of competency
D0631 BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
D1567 CUEPRP05B Make prop furniture 100 Unit of competency
D1569 CUEPRP07B Make props using mixed media 50 Unit of competency
D1693 CUVCRS06B Make scale models 70 Unit of competency
D1583 CUESET302A Make sets 30 Unit of competency
D0938 BSBPMG510A Manage projects 45 Unit of competency
D1609 CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out 150 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
D1690 CUVCRS03B Produce computer-aided drawings 60 Unit of competency
D1755 CUVVSP27B Produce jewellery 70 Unit of competency
D1691 CUVCRS04B Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
D1769 CUVVSP55B Produce textile/fibre work 50 Unit of competency
D1772 CUVVSP58B Produce wood objects 50 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D1138 CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis 30 Unit of competency
C9559 TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills 40 Unit of competency
D1575 CUESCE08B Realise scenic art designs 100 Unit of competency
D1659 CUEIND02B Research and evaluate theatrical references to inform industry practice 60 Unit of competency
D1756 CUVVSP28B Research and experiment with techniques to produce jewellery 70 Unit of competency
D1770 CUVVSP56B Research and experiment with techniques to produce textile/fibre work 70 Unit of competency
D1773 CUVVSP59B Research and experiment with techniques to produce wood objects 60 Unit of competency
D1220 CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept 40 Unit of competency
D1576 CUESET04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props 100 Unit of competency
D1578 CUESET07C Use research, innovation and experimentation to create sets 200 Unit of competency
D1571 CUESCE04C Use research, innovation and experimentation to produce scenic art 100 Unit of competency
D2777 BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context 30 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C675 CUE40103 Certificate IV in Live Production Theatre and Events (Construction and Manufacturing) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO0 CUA40415 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
Equivalent to CUE40103
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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