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Install staging elements

Install staging elements

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASTA312
State Code
ODH41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to install different staging elements for live productions in the entertainment and events industries. It involves confirming production requirements, completing installation tasks and confirm elements of the stage comply with safety guidelines and licencing requirements.The unit applies to those who use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures for staging installation.The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging, rigging, scaffolding work and operating elevating work platforms. Completion of the following units is required for certification and where applicable, at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels:CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced levelCPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic levelTLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).Achievement of the unit ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ fulfils this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install staging elements
  • 1.1 Confirm staging installation requirements in consultation with required personnel and with reference to stage plans and other documentation
  • 1.2 Refer to bump-in schedule when preparing venue and applying stage plans to venue layout
  • 1.3 Communicate existing stage modifications to required personnel and implement as required
  • 1.4 Install equipment and necessary structures in consultation with required personnel
2. Complete staging installation tasks
  • 2.1 Mark out ground plans on stage according to design specifications and venue requirements
  • 2.2 Install staging elements according to production requirements and in the agreed sequence
  • 2.3 Assist with staging installation using applicable equipment
  • 2.4 Complete work tasks within production or event deadlines
3. Check staging elements after installation
  • 3.1 Check each staging element and confirm operational standards for performance are achieved and that all safety requirements have been met
  • 3.2 Identify problems with staging elements, take applicable action to rectify or refer to required personnel for action
  • 3.3 Identify modifications required to improve suitability for performance and take applicable action
  • 3.4 Complete and distribute workplace documentation as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI217 CUASTA302 Install staging elements Unit of competency