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Organise and facilitate rehearsals

Organise and facilitate rehearsals

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM412
State Code
AWH45
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
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and facilitate rehearsals across a range of productions - live, in film, television or events.It applies to individuals who set up logistics and communication channels so rehearsals run smoothly. They prepare documentation, liaise with cast and crew, and locate and prepare rehearsal venues. Coordinating rehearsals is typically the role of a production manager or stage manager in conjunction with a producer or director.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and secure rehearsal facilities
  • 1.1 Determine facility requirements for rehearsals through liaison with relevant production personnel and analysis of rehearsal documentation
  • 1.2 Develop specifications for rehearsal venues
  • 1.3 Research potential rehearsal venues using appropriate information sources
  • 1.4 Assess suitability of venues based on comparison of services against specifications
  • 1.5 Complete a risk assessment of potential venues and integrate findings into selection and planning processes
  • 1.6 Negotiate and liaise with venue management to ensure requirements can be met, and address potential problem areas in line with organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Provide clear and accurate briefings on rehearsal options to relevant production personnel, including recommendations and rationale
  • 1.8 Book venue and confirm venue arrangements accurately in writing when selection process is finalised
2. Coordinate physical requirements for rehearsals
  • 2.1 Measure and mark up rehearsal facilities to meet needs of production, including design and specifications
  • 2.2 Organise required physical elements according to rehearsal schedule and daily requirements
  • 2.3 Arrange transportation of physical elements to the rehearsal facility according to production specifications and within required timeframes
  • 2.4 Confirm physical elements are set up, checked by relevant production personnel, and operating according to design specifications
  • 2.5 Monitor set-ups to ensure work health and safety (WHS) and public safety standards are implemented, with reference to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Advise production personnel of the nature and limitations of physical elements
3. Prepare and distribute rehearsal documentation
  • 3.1 Confirm required contractual arrangements for venues, production personnel and others are in order, in line with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Compile and circulate information and documentation required by production personnel promptly and to minimise potential disruptions to rehearsal
  • 3.3 Develop rehearsal schedules according to provisions in the relevant award, enterprise agreements and budget
  • 3.4 Amend schedules and production documentation as necessary, and promptly distribute to appropriate personnel
4. Facilitate communications during rehearsals
  • 4.1 Deal with requirements of creative and technical participants in a professional manner, taking into account any cultural or language differences
  • 4.2 Communicate with creative and technical participants regularly throughout the rehearsal process in a manner that maintains positive working relations
  • 4.3 Broker resolution of any technical problems by facilitating discussions between performers and technical crew
  • 4.4 Take appropriate action to meet creative and technical requirements of participants
  • 4.5 Process administrative requirements of cast and crew, including extras, as required
5. Participate in rehearsals
  • 5.1 Provide technical assistance as required and anticipate and respond to new rehearsal requirements
  • 5.2 Monitor rehearsals, and stage manage, if required, according to production requirements
  • 5.3 Calculate and record performance timings for use in production documents
  • 5.4 Participate in production meetings or post-rehearsal note sessions to identify any production problems and resolve with minimum disruption to the rehearsal process and budget
  • 5.5 Confirm and organise arrangements for future rehearsal sessions with relevant production personnel as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1175 CUFPPM409A Organise and facilitate rehearsals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD17 CUAPPM422 Organise and facilitate rehearsals Unit of competency