Unit of competency Outline
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Operate floor electrics
Operate floor electrics
Unit of competency
National Code
CUELGT04C
CUELGT04C
State Code
D1662
D1662
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
031303 - Electronic Engineering
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set and operate a range of floor electrics for any live performance. This is a dedicated unit which reflects the skills required to operate a range of floor electrics in different performance contexts. This role would generally be undertaken by an experienced lighting technician.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set and operate a range of floor electrics for any live performance. This is a dedicated unit which reflects the skills required to operate a range of floor electrics in different performance contexts. This role would generally be undertaken by an experienced lighting technician.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Participate in technical or creative run-through.
- 1.1 Set floor electrics in accordance with performance requirements.
- 1.2 Integrate the operation of floor electrics into the run-through and communicate relevant information to performers.
- 1.3 Plot, record, rehearse and execute cues on direction from the appropriate personnel.
- 1.4 Set back-up systems for use in the event of an equipment malfunction and test to ensure that they are in working order.
- 1.5 Implement changes to cueing and modify and cue sheets accurately as required.
2 Prepare for floor electrics operation.
- 2.1 Identify, implement and document changes to floor electrics operation as required.
- 2.2 Check communications equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
- 2.3 Check consumables are adequate for the performance.
- 2.4 Place floor electrics equipment in stand-by position for the start of the performance in accordance with safety and performance requirements.
- 2.5 Identify equipment requiring warm-up and turn on at the appropriate time.
- 2.6 Check all floor electrics components to ensure that they are operating to specifications.
- 2.7 Identify any problems or faults promptly, take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel.
- 2.8 Isolate smoke detectors and check changes to air conditioning as required.
- 2.9 Check that all cables are run safely and neatly.
3 Operate floor electrics.
- 3.1 Execute floor electrics changes on cue in accordance with the running sheet, stage manager's directions and the requirements of the performance and/or venue.
- 3.2 Check cables to ensure correct setting.
- 3.3 Make modifications to floor electrics cues when required, to cater for unexpected contingencies and inform appropriate personnel.
- 3.4 Identify any problems or faults promptly, take safe and appropriate action to rectify or report to relevant personnel.
- 3.5 Use back-up systems correctly when required.
4 Shut down and disassemble floor electrics equipment.
- 4.1 Turn off power to all floor electrics elements or set to standby as required by the production.
- 4.2 Reset smoke detectors and air-conditioning as required.
- 4.3 Prepare and position all floor electrics elements correctly for the next performance as required, or return equipment to stand-by.
- 4.4 Make accurate updates on cue sheets and other documentation and file in accordance with enterprise procedures.
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stage manager
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other specialist staff.
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director
head of department
stage manager
supervisor
other specialist staff.
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gel
lamp stock
PVC tape.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of electricity as it relates to floor electrics
applying safe procedures for working with electricity
communicating effectively with colleagues and customers within the range of situations defined for the job role.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
demonstration of skills in operating floor electrics for an actual performance on more than one occasion
demonstration of skills in multiple performance contexts and with different types of floor electrics
involvement of and interaction with a team to reflect the collaborative nature of the technical production process
use of industry-current equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of a performance where the candidate is responsible for the operation of floor electrics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features and safety issues
case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidate's ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (eg people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a venue that has the capacity for floor electrics operation
floor electrics equipment and consumables
cueing and other production documentation from which floor electrics are operated
a production on which the candidate can work.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
knowledge of electricity as it relates to floor electrics
applying safe procedures for working with electricity
communicating effectively with colleagues and customers within the range of situations defined for the job role.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
demonstration of skills in operating floor electrics for an actual performance on more than one occasion
demonstration of skills in multiple performance contexts and with different types of floor electrics
involvement of and interaction with a team to reflect the collaborative nature of the technical production process
use of industry-current equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of a performance where the candidate is responsible for the operation of floor electrics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features and safety issues
case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidate's ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (eg people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a venue that has the capacity for floor electrics operation
floor electrics equipment and consumables
cueing and other production documentation from which floor electrics are operated
a production on which the candidate can work.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7242 | CUELGT04B | Operate floor electrics | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1145 | CUFLGT304A | Operate floor electrics | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C681 | CUE30203 | Certificate III in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) | Qualification |