Course Summary
Course delivery location: |
Theory – Gold Coast, Brisbane, onsite Practical – Approved theatre/arena venue |
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Classroom delivery cost: (including all assessments and practical activities) Online delivery cost: (including all assessments) Elements of this course may be undertaken online with prior approval. All practical activities and assessments, however, must be undertaken in an approved assessment centre. Some elements may also be acquitted by written testimonial. |
$509 |
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Credit Transfer cost: Each credit transfer unit is added to the course cost, and the associated classroom or online delivery cost will be deducted from the course cost. |
$99 per unit bulk rate for the six additional units currently held and combined into the Skillset. Any units that comprise the Skillset, but are not currently held need to be completed first. (This is an 83% discount on individual credit transfer charge if done separately, and forms part of our ongoing commitment to the entertainment industry) |
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How it works
This unit completes the skillset CUASS00063 - Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set (Theatre). Ideally, you will have already completed the high risk elements – Dogging, Basic Rigging, and Intermediate Rigging; you will have your White Card and will have completed your Work at Heights before working in the theatre environment. The unit CUAWHS313 Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment is completed as part of this training.
Course Details
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to operate manual and automated flying systems that raise and lower soft hangings and flats, and 'fly' scenery items into and out of performance spaces. It involves completing setup tasks for flying operations, flying elements of the set and completing wrap-up tasks.
The unit applies to those who work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of flying systems for productions in the entertainment and events industries.
HOURS OF STUDY/REQUIREMENTS
This unit will comprise approx. 8 hours (1 day) of classroom based study (which may be completed online if available) followed by two practical blocks.
The trainee must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- operate flying systems for at least two different productions.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- follow safety procedures
- use communication systems according to organisational procedures and safety requirements
- use flying systems within their rated capacity
- work collaboratively with others involved in the production.
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
- venue in which a theatrical flying system is installed
- production that requires the operation of flying systems.
Resources Required
- All course materials are provided to the student in printed format, but may be available in electronic format for assessments.
- Students may require access to a computer or internet at home/work or you may use those available at our facility during normal business hours (if available)
- Assessments may be submitted electronically via eMail, on an USB memory stick, by a link to DropBox (or similar) or in hard copy version via mail. (Ensure that you retain a back-up copy of your assessment tasks.)
Entry requirements
You are required to have:
- Intermediate computer skills in order to utilise online resources (if required) and to complete take home assessments
- A high level of literacy and numeracy
- Access to the internet and a current email address
UNITS (COMPRISING THE COMPLETE SKILLSET)
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging |
| CUAWHS313 | Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCLRG3001 | Licence to perform rigging basic level |
| CPCCLRG3002 | Licence to perform rigging intermediate level |
| CUASTA413 | Operate Flying System |