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Realise lighting designs

Realise lighting designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT511
State Code
ODG62
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
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs and supervise lighting operations for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. It involves planning and implementing lighting designs for various live productions. The unit applies to those who display a high level of initiative, judgement and responsibility as they supervise lighting operations through the three phases of pre-production, production and post-production.In some States and Territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required to repair and maintain production equipment. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.Testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be carried out by a person with the required certificate of competency in accordance with the performance specifications of:Australian Standard 3760: 200 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipmentAustralian Standard 3002: 1985 Electrical installations - shows and carnivals. Users are advised to check with the relevant licensing authority for requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and implement lighting designs
  • 1.1 Analyse lighting designs and production schedules and determine overall lighting requirements
  • 1.2 Identify factors to be taken into account in planning the implementation of lighting designs with required personnel
  • 1.3 Incorporate innovative approaches to lighting technology and lighting effects in plan
  • 1.4 Develop contingency plans to minimise impact of unexpected technical difficulties
  • 1.5 Create plans to monitor progress of design approaches in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.6 Develop and document a work plan for realising lighting designs
2. Organise resources
  • 2.1 Develop realistic expenditure estimates that conform to budget allocations
  • 2.2 Obtain required resources according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Identify and resolve potential budget overruns
  • 2.4 Organise crew in line with industry award guidelines
  • 2.5 Organise the services of licensed personnel as required
3. Supervise pre-production lighting operations
  • 3.1 Brief crew members on work plans and allocate responsibilities
  • 3.2 Lead focussing and plotting sessions and monitor progress on meeting lighting design requirements
  • 3.3 Supervise the safe bump in of lighting department
  • 3.4 Identify and respond to problems promptly in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.5 Implement contingency plans as required
  • 3.6 Update and distribute workplace documentation promptly
  • 3.7 Supervise lighting operations during technical rehearsals and make adjustments and backups as required
4. Supervise production and post-production lighting operations
  • 4.1 Monitor lighting operations and resolve problems as required
  • 4.2 Supervise scheduled maintenance of lighting equipment and accessories
  • 4.3 Communicate effectively with key production personnel at all times
  • 4.4 Supervise the safe bump out of lighting department
  • 4.5 Involve crew members in evaluations of lighting operations and modify procedures as required
  • 4.6 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI131 CUALGT501 Realise lighting designs Unit of competency