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Operate staging elements

Operate staging elements

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESTA02C
State Code
D1603
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/03/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/03/2010
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of staging elements during a live production. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Make staging preparations
  • 1.1. Rehearse technical staging aspects of the show and communicate relevant information to performers as required
  • 1.2. Plot, rehearse and execute cues in accordance with directions from the relevant personnel
  • 1.3. Implement any changes correctly and modify cue sheets accurately as required
  • 1.4. Document all modifications in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.5. Check the stage prior to performance to ensure that it is set in accordance with performance requirements
  • 1.6. Run appropriate checks on all operable set elements as required to ensure that they are in working order
  • 1.7. Identify and deal with problems and faults safely and effectively, and inform appropriate personnel as required
2. Operate staging elements
  • 2.1. Execute any scene changes correctly and on cue according to performance requirements
  • 2.2. Identify and rectify any staging problems or faults promptly or refer to relevant personnel
  • 2.3. Identify and make emergency repairs quickly and efficiently as required
3. Carry out post performance requirements
  • 3.1. Clear stage as required by production requirements and store materials appropriately
  • 3.2. Identify any faulty set elements, repair to working condition or refer to specialist personnel for action to ensure readiness for next performance
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Technical staging aspects of the show may include:
checking that all staging elements meet operational standard for performance
quick costume changes
Relevant personnel may include:
designer
director
production manager
stage manager
technical staff
venue management
Staging faults or problems may relate to:
director making last minute alterations/additions
jammed machinery
last minute loss of crew team member needed for a heavy scene change
loss of communication
missing cues
Staging may include:
framed scenery, e.g. flats, profiles, doors, windows
furniture and other set props
non weight-bearing scenery, e.g. columns, trees
revolves
soft scenery, e.g. canvas legs, borders, cloths, gauzes, cycloramas
trucks
weight bearing scenery, e.g. rostra, ramps, steps








EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical of the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to operate staging to performance requirements
application of safe working practices to the movement of staging elements
effective communication skills to achieve efficient operation of staging during a performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the operation of staging elements during an actual performance and for more than one production
involvement of and interaction with a team to reflect the collaborative nature of staging operation during a performance.

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 operating staging
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues to be considered in the operation of staging, typical problems which occur and how these can be addressed
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 (e.g. 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).

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
a venue for the staging of an actual production
staging equipment.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7252 CUESTA02B Operate staging elements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI218 CUASTA303 Operate staging elements Unit of competency