This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in providing services for the entertainment industry. It applies to work in scenery and set construction, lighting and sound, arts administration, entertainment customer service, music industry, film production, staging, broadcasting production, live production, entertainment administration, and entertainment technical operations work environments.
Individuals completing this qualification may provide assistance with technical support to a team and operate with discretion and judgment within known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints. They take responsibility for their own outputs and take limited responsibility for the output of others.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Front of House Assistant, Visual Merchandiser, Trainee Fly Operator, Technical Assistant (Productions), Special Effects Assistant, Assistant Sound Technician, Assistant Venue Technician, Follow Spot Operator, Runner, Props Assistant, Technical Production Assistant (Remote Area), Sound Assistant, Assistant Scenic Artist, Stagehand, Lighting, Audio and Staging Assistant, Venue Attendant, Workshop Carpenter, Production Crew, Stage Door Attendant, and Lighting Systems Technician. It also provides a pathway to other roles in similar work environments.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Electrical work
In some States and Territories of Australia a restricted electrical licence is required. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
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.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
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). Achievement of the unit 'CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry' from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Users are advised to check with the relevant licensing authority for requirements.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
1 year - Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Organise personal work priorities | Core |
| Participate in collaborative creative projects | Core |
| Plan a career in the creative arts industry | Core |
| Work effectively in the creative arts industry | Core |
| Advise on products and services | Elective |
| Apply art finishing | Elective |
| Apply communication skills | Elective |
| Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | Elective |
| Apply decorative paint finishes | Elective |
| Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice | Elective |
| Apply paint by spray | Elective |
| Apply texture coat paint finishes by brush, roller and spray | Elective |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety practices | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment | Elective |
| Assemble and maintain sets | Elective |
| Assist with basic camera shoots | Elective |
| Assist with bump in and bump out of shows | Elective |
| Assist with conceiving and preparing performance spaces | Elective |
| Assist with marketing and promotion | Elective |
| Assist with production operations for live performances | Elective |
| Assist with sound recordings | Elective |
| Carry out measurements and calculations | Elective |
| Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication | Elective |
| Compile and replay audio material | Elective |
| Construct soft scenery | Elective |
| Contribute to continuous improvement | Elective |
| Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system | Elective |
| Create drawings for manufactured textile products | Elective |
| Create electronic presentations | Elective |
| Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment | Elective |
| Deliver a service to customers | Elective |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective |
| Design and produce spreadsheets | Elective |
| Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge | Elective |
| Develop and apply knowledge of costume | Elective |
| Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries | Elective |
| Develop basic audio skills and knowledge | Elective |
| Develop basic lighting skills | Elective |
| Develop basic prop construction skills | Elective |
| Develop basic scenic art skills | Elective |
| Develop basic skills in set construction | Elective |
| Develop basic staging skills | Elective |
| Develop basic vision system skills | Elective |
| Develop digital imaging skills | Elective |
| Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | Elective |
| Develop technical skills for musical performances | Elective |
| Document equipment installation requirements | Elective |
| Draw basic sketches of textile products | Elective |
| Dress performers | Elective |
| Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding | Elective |
| Evaluate sustainability impact from a work area or process | Elective |
| Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | Elective |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | Elective |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | Elective |
| Explore the use of colour | Elective |
| Follow a design process | Elective |
| Handle carpentry materials | Elective |
| Handle steelfixing materials | Elective |
| Identify and handle fabrics and textiles | Elective |
| Implement copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Implement new technology | Elective |
| Install and disassemble audio equipment | Elective |
| Install and operate follow spots | Elective |
| Install and test lighting equipment | Elective |
| Install and test network protocols | Elective |
| Install and test vision systems | Elective |
| Install staging elements | Elective |
| Interact with computing technology | Elective |
| Interpret technical drawing | Elective |
| Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle | Elective |
| Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | Elective |
| Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | Elective |
| Licence to operate a forklift truck | Elective |
| Licence to perform dogging | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging advanced level | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging basic level | Elective |
| Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | Elective |
| Maintain and repair special effects items | Elective |
| Maintain interactive content | Elective |
| Maintain physical production elements | Elective |
| Make music demos | Elective |
| Make scale models | Elective |
| Manage feedback on creative practice | Elective |
| Modify, repair and maintain costumes | Elective |
| Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises | Elective |
| Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security | Elective |
| Monitor entry to venues | Elective |
| Operate application software packages | Elective |
| Operate basic lighting | Elective |
| Operate digital media technology packages | Elective |
| Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres | Elective |
| Operate floor electrics | Elective |
| Operate sound reinforcement systems | Elective |
| Operate staging elements | Elective |
| Operate vision systems | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Paint scenic art elements | Elective |
| Participate in sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Perform basic sound editing | Elective |
| Perform basic vision and sound editing | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Perform engineering measurements | Elective |
| Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components | Elective |
| Perform routine gas metal arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine manual metal arc welding | Elective |
| Plan and apply time management | Elective |
| Plan and organise work | Elective |
| Plan and prepare for work readiness | Elective |
| Prepare and prime scenic art cloths | Elective |
| Prepare audio assets | Elective |
| Prepare existing coated surface for painting | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Prepare video assets | Elective |
| Process financial transactions | Elective |
| Process materials to produce components using static machines | Elective |
| Produce and prepare photo images | Elective |
| Produce basic plans of surveys | Elective |
| Produce computer-aided drawings | Elective |
| Produce digital images | Elective |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | Elective |
| Produce technical drawings | Elective |
| Produce technical drawings of garments | Elective |
| Provide a briefing or scripted commentary | Elective |
| Provide basic emergency life support | Elective |
| Provide First Aid | Elective |
| Provide lost and found services | Elective |
| Provide responsible service of alcohol | Elective |
| Provide seating and ticketing services | Elective |
| Provide service to customers | Elective |
| Provide visitor information | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Read and interpret plans and specifications | Elective |
| Repair and maintain audio equipment | Elective |
| Repair and maintain lighting equipment | Elective |
| Repair and maintain vision system equipment | Elective |
| Repair, maintain and alter props | Elective |
| Repair, maintain and alter scenic art | Elective |
| Sell to the retail customer | Elective |
| Sew materials by machine | Elective |
| Show social and cultural sensitivity | Elective |
| Source and apply design industry knowledge | Elective |
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | Elective |
| Undertake a basic construction project | Elective |
| Undertake live audio operations | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Undertake routine front of house duties | Elective |
| Use advanced features of applications | Elective |
| Use business software applications | Elective |
| Use carpentry tools and equipment | Elective |
| Use hand and power tools | Elective |
| Use hygienic practices for food safety | Elective |
| Use inclusive work practices | Elective |
| Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | Elective |
| Usher patrons | Elective |
| Work effectively backstage during performances | Elective |
| Work effectively in the music industry | Elective |
| Work effectively with others | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
| Work safely at heights | Elective |
| Work with diverse people | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Advertising Specialist
ANZSCO 225111
Advertising Specialists devise and coordinate advertising campaigns which encourage consumers to purchase particular goods or services.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Sound Technician
ANZSCO 399516
Sound Technicians operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
ANZSCO 599912
Production Assistants (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) provide technical, administrative and organisational support to producers or directors for film, television, radio or stage productions.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Visual Merchandiser
ANZSCO 639511
Visual Merchandisers plan and install internal, window and fixed displays to show goods to their best advantage.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Ticket Collector and Usher
ANZSCO 899921
Ticket Collector or Ushers collect tickets or admission passes and usher patrons to their seats at an entertainment, sporting or recreational venue, prepare the venue before an event and lock up premises afterwards.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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- Skills Assure Supplier
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Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 32485)
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Maryborough State High School (RTO code 30078)
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Redlynch State College (RTO code 32130)
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The Barre Bar & Eatery (RTO code 104158)
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The National Institute of Dramatic Art (RTO code 90349)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
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Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.