Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 10:05 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Direct rehearsals of performers

Direct rehearsals of performers

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADRT511
State Code
ODE39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
View on TGA
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rehearse performers for film, media and stage productions. It involves planning for, overseeing, and directing final rehearsals according to particular requirements. The unit applies to those who are responsible for visualising and defining style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication, collaboration and management skills to inspire and motivate a team of performers and technical crew, to realise their creative vision for productions. They operate with a high degree of autonomy and are members of a production team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan rehearsals
  • 1.1 Determine rehearsal requirements and plot and document scenes
  • 1.2 Note key areas of scripts according to rehearsal requirements and prioritise scenes that need additional emphasis in rehearsal
  • 1.3 Research different sources when interpreting script materials
  • 1.4 Confirm infrastructure is in place to meet rehearsal, safety and security requirements in collaboration with required personnel
  • 1.5 Establish communication processes with required personnel, and check documentation requirements are fulfilled
2. Conduct initial readthroughs
  • 2.1 Brief required personnel on intended creative, dramatic and technical aspects of productions
  • 2.2 Establish cast cohesion and communication using rehearsal exercises
  • 2.3 Conduct initial read-through of script and identify key dramatic elements and proposed visualisation of narrative
  • 2.4 Discuss interpretations of script and characterisations with required personnel and record responses for potential inclusion in productions
  • 2.5 Assist required personnel with interpretation of characters and performance by providing additional materials and sources
3. Conduct rehearsals
  • 3.1 Incorporate innovative ideas in rehearsal exercises and strategies to rehearsal
  • 3.2 Facilitate performers’ understanding of how scripts are translated into visual narratives and the relationship between visual and narrative aspects
  • 3.3 Refine and improve quality of performances by discussing dramatic elements and working with required personnel
  • 3.4 Achieve desired creative outcomes and expand own directing skills by experimenting with narrative conventions and elements
  • 3.5 Monitor disposition of required personnel throughout rehearsals and create environment that allows rehearsal requirements to be met
  • 3.6 Develop and establish blocking and staging of each scene with required personnel, noting input from participants
  • 3.7 Confirm required personnel understand context of blocking and staging arrangements in scenes
  • 3.8 Provide feedback to performers during rehearsals in clear and constructive manner
4. Direct final rehearsals
  • 4.1 Finalise technical and design requirements for full dress rehearsals in liaison with required personnel
  • 4.2 Conduct final rehearsals, incorporating planned and rehearsed aspects of productions
  • 4.3 Evaluate all aspects of rehearsals, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement
  • 4.4 Provide constructive feedback to required personnel on performances and invite comment on rehearsal process
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ17 CUADRT501 Direct rehearsals of performers Unit of competency