Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
| Course Enquiries: | Arts, Communications & Science Department T: 03 9564 1602 E: arts@holmesglen.edu.au |
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| Course Code: | CUE40303 |
| Start Date(s): | February. |
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| Prerequisites: | Applicants must attend an interview, at which they are required to:
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Overview
This course will provide students with general training for working in live theatre, with a stage management focus. The students will be engaged in a range of internal and external experiences, including: secondment work as part of festivals, theatre productions and events; producing two one-act play seasons in Melbourne theatre venues while working with outside directors and actors, and related course work at TAFE.
Qualification & Recognition
Successful students are eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations).
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
Course Fees
Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front. For further information please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.
How to Apply
- VTAC: All applications for this course must be made through VTAC. The VTAC code for this course is 61151 (VGF) or 61154 (Fee type determined by provider)
- Applicants must also call 9564 1602 to book an interview.
Course Structure
- Unit
- Hours
- Organise workplace information
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation's work processes and knowledge management systems.
- 30
- Promote team effectiveness
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote teamwork. It involves developing team plans to meet expected outcomes, leading the work team, and proactively working with the management of the organisation.
- 50
- Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the live entertainment industry
- 10
- Undertake marketing activities
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate a range of marketing and promotional activities with some limited short term planning
- 60
- Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement occupational health and safety policies and practices in the workplace where an established OHS framework already exists. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards.
- 60
- Plot technical requirements from scores
- This unit describes skills and knowledge required to interpret a musical score in conjunction with a musical specialist to determine and deliver technical elements of live productions/events. This unit does not cover skills associated with reading music but requires a broad understanding of notations on a score.
- 100
- Plot and rehearse cues
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret the creative and technical aspects of a live production/event and to plot and rehearse cues for any type of technical element.
- 150
- Create, update and use production reference documents
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and maintain the range of production documents used during rehearsals and performances.
- 100
- Operate professional audio equipment
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge to operate audio equipment during any type of live performance/presentation.
- 100
- Coordinate production operations
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and coordinate one or more of the technical production aspects of live theatre or event production. As such, it requires specific skills and knowledge in the relevant technical area plus a knowledge of management roles and responsibilities.
- 45
- Establish and manage production requirements and resources
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and manage resources and other requirements for a particular production area.
- 45
- Organise and monitor bump in/bump out
- This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee the bump in/bump out process for one or more technical aspects of a production.
- 150
- Prepare, install and test lighting equipment
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test lighting equipment for productions in the film, television and live events industries.
- 30
- Record and operate standard lighting cues
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate a lighting console by plotting and modifying standard lighting cues.
- 30
- Implement lighting designs
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement lighting designs for screen, media and entertainment.
- 30
- Set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
- This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system, and to use the more complex functions of a console.
- 30
Assessment
Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.
Career and Further Study Opportunities
This course is industry recognised and allows graduates to work within the industry at entrance level.
This course provides students with the skills needed for further study in the theatre and entertainment industries.
