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Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set (Theatre)

Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set (Theatre)

Skill set
National Code
CUASS00063
State Code
AE550
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
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
16/04/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
367
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/04/2021 Current Approved
Description
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to rig specialist staging equipment for live performances conducted in theatre environments.
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 National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). The unit ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry’ fulfils this requirement.
The 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 dogging
CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge for rigging specialist staging equipment for live performances in theatre environments.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services, CUA Creative Arts and Culture, and RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Packages meet industry requirements for rigging specialist equipment for live performances in theatre environments.
General notes
No information