Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - CUA50420
Edith Cowan University ECU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00279B
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to design, plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in the creative arts industry. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the output of others within broad parameters. It applies to work in staging, broadcasting, scenery and set construction, wardrobe, entertainment administration, lighting and sound, performing arts, arts administration, entertainment customer service, entertainment technical operations and live production work environments.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Special Effects Designer, Production Designer, Audio Visual Designer, Workshop Manager (Sets and Props), Costume Designer, Props Supervisor, Lighting Supervisor, Line Manager, Scenic Art Supervisor, Lighting Designer, Senior Stage Carpenter, Production Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Set Supervisor, Venue Manager (Theatre and Cinema), Set Designer, AV Systems Designer, AV Manager, AV IT Manager, Tour Manager, Automation Technician and Department Manager. It also provides a pathway to other roles in similar work environments.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerationsElectrical workIn some States and Territories of Australia a restricted electrical licence is required. 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.PyrotechnicsIn some States and Territories of Australia a licence is required to allow people to plan and operate a fireworks display.National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk WorkThe National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification 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 level.National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction WorkSets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). Achievement of the unit 'CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry' from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.Users are advised to check with the relevant licensing authority for requirements.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Subjects
- Manage project risk
- Lead diversity and inclusion
- Implement sound designs
- Contribute to organising productions
- Produce innovative digital images
- Develop prop construction plans
- Coordinate sound recording operations on location
- Coordinate business operational plans
- Make props using mixed media
- Implement design solutions
- Create 3D digital models
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Manage media assets
- Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
- Lead and manage people
- Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- Obtain revenue to support operations
- Negotiate contracts
- Vision mix productions
- Mentor in the workplace
- Manage audio input sources
- Develop public relations documents
- Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
- Plan and monitor direct marketing activities
- Manage compliance with workplace relations legislation
- Construct blocks for period costumes
- Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
- Develop and manage a budget
- Construct mechanical props
- Recruit and induct staff
- Manage complex projects
- Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
- Cut and drape complex period costumes
- Make period costumes
- Support workplace coaching and mentoring
- Work with diverse people
- Improve sustainability through readily implementable change
- Manage installation of lighting systems
- Manage an off-site costume department
- Implement continuous improvement
- Write complex documents
- Manage project procurement
- Manage audio operations for outdoor events
- Manage personal and professional development
- Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
- Manage event staging components
- Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
- Design events
- Plan close proximity fireworks displays
- Investigate drawing materials and processes
- Realise production designs
- Lead team effectiveness
- Prepare and present proposals
- Manage small-scale live productions
- Manage organisational customer service
- Establish and conduct business relationships
- Manage bump in and bump out of shows
- Manage first aid services and resources
- Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies
- Manage team effectiveness
- Develop public relations campaigns
- Set up and operate lighting cues and effects
- Manage the promotion of creative acts
- Coordinate production operations
- Operate complex vision systems
- Licence to perform dogging
- Design and manipulate complex layouts
- Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
- Assist in stage managing rehearsals
- Make prop furniture
- Undertake arena rigging activities
- Select event venues and sites
- Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments
- Implement lighting designs
- Provide Advanced First Aid
- Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
- Source funding for projects
- Licence to perform rigging advanced level
- Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- Assist in stage managing and calling performances
- Plan and interpret market research
- Establish innovative work environments
- Obtain and manage sponsorship
- Assess marketing opportunities
- Edit sound
- Create advanced 3D digital models
- Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
- Compile music for soundtracks
- Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
- Manage project cost
- Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
- Plan outdoor fireworks displays
- Operate show control systems
- Research and develop business plans
- Organise business meetings
- Manage health and safety requirements at fireworks displays
- Produce computer-aided drawings
- Compile production schedules
- Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
- Create special effects for scenic art
- Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements
- Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment
- Manage WHS risks
- Interpret compliance requirements
- Investigate painting materials and processes
- Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- Critique cultural works
- Manage plotting sessions and cue calling
- Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
- Develop set construction plans
- Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies
- Organise and facilitate rehearsals
- Write persuasive copy
- Manage business operational plans
- Research and comply with regulatory requirements
- Apply work health and safety practices
- Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
- Undertake project work
- Coordinate props
- Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
- Manage finances within a budget
- Manage specialist staging operations
- Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
- Develop and use emotional intelligence
- Manage feedback on creative practice
- Establish and monitor the marketing mix
- Manage lighting operations for outdoor events
- Refine model making skills
- Plan finances for new business ventures
- Provide workplace coaching
- Create special effects items
- Plan in-house events or functions
- Operate close proximity fireworks displays
- Make character costumes
- Calculate costs of construction work
- Manage copyright arrangements
- Produce sound recordings
- Make sets
- Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
- Manage meetings
- Manage operation of stage monitor systems
- Construct mechanical sets
- Complete and check import/export documentation
- Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes
- Mix audio for live productions
- Communicate effectively with arts professionals
- Use electronic fashion design tools
- Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
- Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
- Manage audio system control networks
- Organise event infrastructure
- Participate in negotiations
- Manage show control operations
- Minimise waste on the building and construction site
- Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment
- Manage audition support services
- Construct costume corsetry and undergarments
- Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
- Perform hazardous action sequences
- Roster staff
- Coordinate costume manufacture
- Record sound
- Design sets
- Create a final sound balance
- Operate complex lighting
- Edit dialogue
- Make costume accessories
- Licence to operate a forklift truck
- Develop and implement production work plans
- Collaborate in creative processes
- Install and manage complex ICT networks
- Realise costumes
- Perform computations
- Realise lighting designs
- Implement vision system designs
- Build and maintain business relationships
- Develop and maintain production documents
- Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
- Develop expertise in costume component construction
- Operate outdoor fireworks displays
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- Design props
- Design vision systems
- Operate flying systems
- Develop lighting designs
- Coordinate touring arrangements
- Manage front of house services
- Provide freelance services
- Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
- Perform geometric development
- Develop expertise in pattern development for costume
- Licence to perform rigging basic level
- Stage manage productions and events
- Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
- Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets
- Coordinate marketing activities
- Develop and implement sound plans
- Develop sustainability of own professional practice
- Manage people performance
- Make specialised costumes
- Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment
- Manage on-site event operations
- Perform engineering measurements
- Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
- Design costumes
- Refine painting techniques
- Develop sound designs
- Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
- Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- Realise productions
- Analyse cultural history and theory
- Manage conflict
- Make presentations
- Facilitate continuous improvement
- Realise a creative project
- Manage wireless audio operations
- Interpret technical drawing
- Shoot different screen content
- Manage recruitment and onboarding
- Plan work space
- Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
- Create theatrical millinery
- Originate and develop concepts
Standard entry requirements
Individuals must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to:develop solutions in at least one technical areaproduce a body of work demonstrating skills in at least one technical area respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area.Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience or formal study.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Mount Lawley | No |
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