Certificate III in Live Production & Technical Services
QUALIFICATION CODE CUA30420
UNIT VALUE 3 Unit
COURSE DURATION 2 years
HOURS 240
ATAR Yes (providing you sit the optional HSC course)
COURSE COST Refer to your school for course costs
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in technical production areas, who perform a range of skilled tasks using discretion and judgement, and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations.
This qualification is very flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It includes a general option to reflect the need for multi-skilling plus specialised streams for specific job outcomes (e.g. for audio, lighting).
Assessments
This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:
- Observation / Student Demonstration
- Questioning
- Written tasks
Units
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 15 units of competency:
- 4 core units; plus
- 11 elective units.
Units of competency include:
- BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
- CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
- CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
- CUAPPR314 Participate in collaborative creative projects
- CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- SITXCCS006 Provide service to customers
- CUALGT311 Operate basic lighting
- CUALGT314 Install and operate follow spots
- CUASOU331 Undertake live audio operations
- CUASTA311 Assist with production operations for live performances
- CUASMT311 Work effectively backstage during performances
- CUASTA212 Assist with a bump in and bump out of shows
- CUAVSS312 Operate vision systems
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Is this course for me?
What will I learn?
- A sound technician’s assistant may conduct microphone checks, ensure that the cables are properly plugged in and other tasks as directed by the sound technician.
- Follow spot operators use specialised stage lighting instruments to physically move a light to follow an actor on stage through the show. A follow-spot can move, change size, beam width, and colour easily by hand.
- Lighting, audio & staging assistants perform a mix of basic lighting, staging & audio duties.
- Props Assistants help to construct, shift, maintain and assemble props for theatre, television and film, or for arts events.
- Stagehands duties include setting up and operating the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.
What career path can I follow with this course?
- Assistant lighting, sound or audio technician
- Assistant set builder
- Assistant wardrobe technician
- Box office customer service representatives
- Follow spot operator
What skills will help with this course?
- A good ear for detail in all areas of sound
- Aptitude for working with computers and audio equipment
- Flexible attitude toward working hours and conditions
- Able to work under pressure as part of a team
- Interested in electronic sound and vision production, and recording equipment
- Good technical ability and communication skills
How can I further my study?
- CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
- CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
- CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production Design
- CUA60220 Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services
