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Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment

Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASTA412
State Code
ODG71
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
70
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to plan and undertake the installation of specialist staging equipment for productions in the entertainment and events industries. It involves preparing required documentation, undertaking installation and uninstallation of required equipment and completing post-show administrative tasks.The unit applies to those who work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring that specialist staging equipment is installed and tested in line with safety standards, prior to performances or events. They may be responsible for supervising others.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 for Construction Work (Commonwealth of Australia, 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 specialist staging equipment
  • 1.1 Obtain production documentation and clarify requirements for specialist staging equipment in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Inspect fly tower and stage at venues and identify modifications that need to be made to existing grid or infrastructure
  • 1.3 Organise modifications in line with own level of responsibility and refer matters that need attention to required personnel
  • 1.4 Plan installation work in line with safety guidelines and licensing requirements
  • 1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise during installation, rehearsal and operational phases and plan accordingly
  • 1.6 Obtain approval for weight loads plan and safe work methods statement
2. Complete specialist staging installation
  • 2.1 Load counter-weight cradles for flying scenery and other items in line with production requirements
  • 2.2 Rig bridles, spreaders and other rigging equipment and create rigging points not covered by existing grids
  • 2.3 Install and synchronise chain motors and winches as required
  • 2.4 Install brailing lines as required
  • 2.5 Install specialist staging elements according to production and safety requirements
  • 2.6 Test equipment installed for functionality and adjust installation as required
3. Complete post-show operations
  • 3.1 Uninstall specialist staging equipment according to production and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Organise maintenance of equipment as required before storing or transporting
  • 3.3 Provide input into post-show debriefing sessions and note aspects of staging operations that could be improved in future productions
  • 3.4 Review own work performance and adjust work practices accordingly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI221 CUASTA402 Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment Unit of competency