Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 6:11 AM AWST
14/09/2026 6:11 AM AWST
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Festivals and Events Skill Set
Festivals and Events Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CUASS00080
CUASS00080
State Code
AE565
AE565
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
16/04/2021
Current Release Date
19/10/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
324
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 19/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 16/04/2021 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set addresses the skills, knowledge and performance requirements for assisting with the staging of festivals and events.
Pathway Information
The units provide credit towards CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries, CUA30420 Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services, CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Sets 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 Model Code of Practice: Construction work (Safe Work Australia 2018). The unit ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ fulfils this requirement.
Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm additional jurisdictional requirements.
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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level
CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).
Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm additional jurisdictional requirements.
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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level
CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).
Target Group
This skill set is for people who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge to assist with staging festivals and events.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services, CUA Creative Arts and Culture and TLI Transport and Logistics Training Packages meet industry requirements for assisting with the staging of festivals and events.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| ODD27 | CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODH44 | CUASTA212 | Assist with bump in and bump out of shows | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODJ43 | CUAIND211 | Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAE39 | TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAE42 | TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCO88 | CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXI38 | CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| OBW40 | RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC597 | CUASS00024 | Festivals and Events Skill Set | Skill set |