Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 1:06 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
CUASS00033

State Code
AC481

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

21/11/2013

Current Release Date

15/01/2016

Current Release Number

2.00

Approved Date

22/12/2017

Nominal Hours

456

Duration

2 Semesters

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
2.00	15/01/2016	Current	Approved
1.00	21/11/2013	Replaced	Replaced

Description

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to rig specialist staging equipment for live performances.

Pathway Information

The units provide credit towards CUA20215 Certificate II in Creative Industries, CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services, CUA40415 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, CUA50415 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 ‘CPCCOHS1001A 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:
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A 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.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency from CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services and CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Packages meet industry requirements for rigging specialist equipment for live performances.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
W9435	CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	32	Unit of competency
AWG56	CUAWHS302	Apply work health and safety practices	20	Unit of competency
WI221	CUASTA402	Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment	70	Unit of competency
W9423	CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform dogging	80	Unit of competency
W9428	CPCCLRG4001A	Licence to perform rigging advanced level	24	Unit of competency
W9426	CPCCLRG3001A	Licence to perform rigging basic level	96	Unit of competency
W9427	CPCCLRG3002A	Licence to perform rigging intermediate level	24	Unit of competency
WI222	CUASTA403	Operate flying systems	90	Unit of competency
WE987	CPCCCM2010B	Work safely at heights	16	Unit of competency
W9434	CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry	4	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE531	CUASS00089	Specialist Entertainment Rigging Skill Set	Skill set