Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
CUE40303
C682
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in technical areas who apply a broad range of skills including evaluation and planning, and who may provide leadership and guidance to others, with some responsibility for group outcomes.
This qualification is flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It includes specialised streams to reflect specific job outcomes (e.g. for audio, lighting) plus a more general option to reflect the need for multi-skilling.
Job roles
Multi-skilled technician.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 145 core units
5 Group A units
4 elective units
The 4 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed in the CUE40303 qualification outline or any endorsed Training Package. 2 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 5 Core Units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1607 | CUETEM01C | Coordinate production operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1561 | CUEOHS01C | Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1609 | CUETEM06B | Organise and monitor bump in/bump out | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D1031 | BSBWOR402A | Promote team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4882 | CUEIND01D | Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| D1623 | CUEAUD04C | Develop vision system installation plans | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D1644 | CUEEVT03B | Integrate knowledge of creative and technical production into management processes | 150 | Unit of competency |
| D1622 | CUEAUD03C | Operate vision systems | 75 | Unit of competency |
| D1621 | CUEAUD02C | Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| W9370 | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5563 | MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C563 | CUE40698 | Certificate IV in Entertainment (Audiovisual) | Qualification |
| C561 | CUE40498 | Certificate IV in Entertainment (Lighting) | Qualification |
| C562 | CUE40598 | Certificate IV in Entertainment (Sound) | Qualification |
| C568 | CUE41198 | Certificate IV in Entertainment (Staging) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J700 | CUA40413 | Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching and Learning Directorate, Department of Education and Training on 1 August 2005.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.