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Install and operate follow spots

Install and operate follow spots

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT304
State Code
AWI59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and operate follow spots for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries. It applies to individuals who have the ability to modify spot cues in response to unexpected movements during performances. Follow spot operators work with other members of the team and are typically supervised by a senior lighting technician or lighting designer.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Install follow spots
  • 1.1 Position follow spots and accessories according to relevant documentation and safety procedures, ensuring operator and audience safety
  • 1.2 Install and secure spot technical support requirements according to procedures and specifications
  • 1.3 Install manual colour changer correctly and colour according to lighting plans
  • 1.4 Test follow spots to confirm they are operational and accessories are in working order, and seek assistance if required
  • 1.5 Focus follow spots and check multiple spots for consistency of focus and colour temperature
2. Participate in technical or creative run-throughs
  • 2.1 Rehearse technical aspects of production and communicate with performers and relevant personnel as required
  • 2.2 Set back-up options in the event of an equipment malfunction and test to ensure they are in working order
  • 2.3 Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant personnel and according to equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements
  • 2.4 Note required equipment deficiencies or technical adjustments to equipment and cues, and modify cue sheets as required
  • 2.5 Execute necessary changes according to modifications required
3. Prepare to operate follow spots
  • 3.1 Power up and check follow spots and follow spot accessories and dimmer are in working order according to power-up procedures
  • 3.2 Check colours and operation of colour changer
  • 3.3 Confirm final requirements for equipment operation have been identified, implemented and documented
  • 3.4 Check working order of communication equipment and back-up system and seek assistance if required
  • 3.5 Identify and safely rectify minor faults or problems and inform relevant personnel of any ongoing problems
4. Operate follow spots
  • 4.1 Operate follow spots to meet performance requirements and on cue or direction from relevant personnel or running sheet
  • 4.2 Synchronise follow spot operation with other lighting and staging effects
  • 4.3 Modify follow spot cues and operation as required to enhance performance requirements and for unexpected contingencies, and to cater for audience experience and own comfort
  • 4.4 Identify and rectify problems safely and according to venue procedures, and inform relevant personnel as required
  • 4.5 Identify the need for back-up systems and implement as required
  • 4.6 Recalibrate follow spots after changing lamps as required
5. Shut down and disassemble equipment
  • 5.1 Turn off power to follow spots and dismantle, store or cover equipment according to enterprise procedures and performance requirements
  • 5.2 Note changes to cue sheets and update and file documentation as required according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.3 Participate in reviews of overall performance to maximise creative outcomes in future productions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1144 CUFLGT303A Install and operate follow spots Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD71 CUALGT314 Install and operate follow spots Unit of competency