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Operate complex lighting

Operate complex lighting

Unit of competency
National Code
CUALGT401
State Code
WI130
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use the full capabilities of contemporary lighting systems in ways that are consistent with the aesthetic vision of productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for setting up, programming and operating lighting consoles with advanced features and fixtures. They may also be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Review production documentation to establish creative and technical parameters, as well as timelines for work
  • 1.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to determine scope of lighting requirements and production parameters
  • 1.3 Assess the capabilities of equipment to deliver required lighting effects and find ways to overcome deficiencies as required
2. Connect and format advanced fixtures
  • 2.1 Check console fixture library to ensure correct inventory exists and is operational
  • 2.2 Connect console to advanced fixtures through appropriate control protocols and check to ensure designer’s control requirements can be achieved
  • 2.3 Test the capabilities of advanced fixtures through experimentation
  • 2.4 Set up soft patch required for productions to ensure advanced fixtures are connected to appropriate control surfaces
  • 2.5 Format palettes for advanced fixtures according to design requirements
  • 2.6 Maintain electronic and paper plots to take account of changes to original set-up
3. Program consoles to receive pre-recorded material from external sources
  • 3.1 Assess protocol, program type and connectivity of external source material for compatibility with main console
  • 3.2 Complete appropriate backups of external source material prior to transfer to main console
  • 3.3 Assess the need for changes to source material and determine whether changes can be made on external device of main console
  • 3.4 Set up main console and external device, transfer material and check that transfer was successful
4. Plot and operate cues
  • 4.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, determine the cue types and effects required
  • 4.2 Record cues that include advanced fixture types, standard cues and effects within agreed timeframe
  • 4.3 Create, use and recall palettes
  • 4.4 Participate in technical rehearsals and discussions to test cues and effects
  • 4.5 Modify cues as required and update cue sheets and other documentation accordingly
  • 4.6 Operate cues during shows to create the required lighting effects
  • 4.7 Resolve operational problems with lighting with minimal disruption to performances
5. Complete post-show procedures
  • 5.1 Execute power down and disassemble equipment safely
  • 5.2 Pack and store equipment and accessories according to safety regulations and production requirements
  • 5.3 Clean work environment after use, and restore environment to previous condition
  • 5.4 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations aimed at improving effectiveness of lighting operations
  • 5.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own work performance and note areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1666 CUELGT07C Record and operate lighting using advanced techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI18 CUALGT411 Operate complex lighting Unit of competency