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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to design, plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in the creative arts industry. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the output of others within broad parameters.
It applies to work in staging, broadcasting, scenery and set construction, wardrobe, entertainment administration, lighting and sound, performing arts, arts administration, entertainment customer service, entertainment technical operations and live production work environments.
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Special Effects Designer, Production Designer, Audio Visual Designer, Workshop Manager (Sets and Props), Costume Designer, Props Supervisor, Lighting Supervisor, Line Manager, Scenic Art Supervisor, Lighting Designer, Senior Stage Carpenter, Production Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Set Supervisor, Venue Manager (Theatre and Cinema), Set Designer, AV Systems Designer, AV Manager, AV IT Manager, Tour Manager, Automation Technician and Department Manager. 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.
Pyrotechnics
In some States and Territories of Australia a licence is required to allow people to plan and operate a fireworks display.
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 not available for this course.
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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 available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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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.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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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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| Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | Core |
| Establish and maintain safe creative practice | Core |
| Manage complex projects | Core |
| Manage people performance | Core |
| Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements | Elective |
| Analyse cultural history and theory | Elective |
| Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety practices | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Elective |
| Assemble and fit bespoke garments | Elective |
| Assess marketing opportunities | Elective |
| Assist in stage managing and calling performances | Elective |
| Assist in stage managing rehearsals | Elective |
| Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | Elective |
| Build and maintain business relationships | Elective |
| Calculate costs of construction work | Elective |
| Collaborate in creative processes | Elective |
| Communicate effectively with arts professionals | Elective |
| Compile music for soundtracks | Elective |
| Compile production schedules | Elective |
| Complete and check import/export documentation | Elective |
| Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies | Elective |
| Construct blocks for period costumes | Elective |
| Construct costume corsetry and undergarments | Elective |
| Construct mechanical props | Elective |
| Construct mechanical sets | Elective |
| Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety | Elective |
| Contribute to organising productions | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Coordinate costume manufacture | Elective |
| Coordinate marketing activities | Elective |
| Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials | Elective |
| Coordinate production operations | Elective |
| Coordinate props | Elective |
| Coordinate sound recording operations on location | Elective |
| Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations | Elective |
| Coordinate touring arrangements | Elective |
| Create 3D digital models | Elective |
| Create a final sound balance | Elective |
| Create advanced 3D digital models | Elective |
| Create special effects for scenic art | Elective |
| Create special effects items | Elective |
| Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks | Elective |
| Create theatrical millinery | Elective |
| Critique cultural works | Elective |
| Cut and drape complex period costumes | Elective |
| Design and manipulate complex layouts | Elective |
| Design costumes | Elective |
| Design events | Elective |
| Design props | Elective |
| Design sets | Elective |
| Design virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Design vision systems | Elective |
| Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work | Elective |
| Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries | Elective |
| Develop and implement production work plans | Elective |
| Develop and implement sound plans | Elective |
| Develop and maintain production documents | Elective |
| Develop and manage a budget | Elective |
| Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| Develop expertise in costume component construction | Elective |
| Develop expertise in pattern development for costume | Elective |
| Develop lighting designs | Elective |
| Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles | Elective |
| Develop prop construction plans | Elective |
| Develop public relations campaigns | Elective |
| Develop public relations documents | Elective |
| Develop set construction plans | Elective |
| Develop sound designs | Elective |
| Develop sustainability of own professional practice | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Edit dialogue | Elective |
| Edit sound | Elective |
| Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | Elective |
| Establish and conduct business relationships | Elective |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | Elective |
| Establish and monitor the marketing mix | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | Elective |
| Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Elective |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Elective |
| Experiment with moulding and casting techniques | Elective |
| Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects | Elective |
| Extend expertise in specialist creative fields | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities | Elective |
| Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Implement design solutions | Elective |
| Implement lighting designs | Elective |
| Implement sound designs | Elective |
| Implement vision system designs | Elective |
| Improve sustainability through readily implementable change | Elective |
| Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes | Elective |
| Install and manage complex ICT networks | Elective |
| Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment | Elective |
| Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments | Elective |
| Interpret compliance requirements | Elective |
| Interpret technical drawing | Elective |
| Investigate drawing materials and processes | Elective |
| Investigate painting materials and processes | Elective |
| Lead and manage people | Elective |
| Lead diversity and inclusion | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle | 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 |
| Make character costumes | Elective |
| Make costume accessories | Elective |
| Make costumes for dance and physical theatre | Elective |
| Make period costumes | Elective |
| Make presentations | Elective |
| Make prop furniture | Elective |
| Make props using mixed media | Elective |
| Make sets | Elective |
| Make specialised costumes | Elective |
| Manage an off-site costume department | Elective |
| Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Manage audio input sources | Elective |
| Manage audio operations for outdoor events | Elective |
| Manage audio system control networks | Elective |
| Manage audition support services | Elective |
| Manage bump in and bump out of shows | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage conflict | Elective |
| Manage copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Manage event production components | Elective |
| Manage feedback on creative practice | Elective |
| Manage finances within a budget | Elective |
| Manage first aid services and resources | Elective |
| Manage front of house services | Elective |
| Manage health and safety requirements at fireworks displays | Elective |
| Manage installation of lighting systems | Elective |
| Manage lighting operations for outdoor events | Elective |
| Manage media assets | Elective |
| Manage meetings | Elective |
| Manage on-site event operations | Elective |
| Manage operation of stage monitor systems | Elective |
| Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Manage plotting sessions and cue calling | Elective |
| Manage procurement strategies | Elective |
| Manage project cost | Elective |
| Manage project procurement | Elective |
| Manage project risk | Elective |
| Manage recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Manage show control operations | Elective |
| Manage small-scale live productions | Elective |
| Manage specialist staging operations | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Manage the promotion of creative acts | Elective |
| Manage WHS risks | Elective |
| Manage wireless audio operations | Elective |
| Measure, lay up and cut bespoke garments | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Minimise waste on the building and construction site | Elective |
| Mix audio for live productions | Elective |
| Negotiate contracts | Elective |
| Obtain and manage sponsorship | Elective |
| Obtain revenue to support operations | Elective |
| Operate close proximity fireworks displays | Elective |
| Operate complex lighting | Elective |
| Operate complex vision systems | Elective |
| Operate flying systems | Elective |
| Operate outdoor fireworks displays | Elective |
| Operate show control systems | Elective |
| Organise and facilitate rehearsals | Elective |
| Organise business meetings | Elective |
| Organise event infrastructure | Elective |
| Originate and develop concepts | Elective |
| Oversee asset management in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation | Elective |
| Participate in negotiations | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Perform engineering measurements | Elective |
| Perform geometric development | Elective |
| Perform hazardous action sequences | Elective |
| Plan and interpret market research | Elective |
| Plan and monitor direct marketing activities | Elective |
| Plan close proximity fireworks displays | Elective |
| Plan finances for new business ventures | Elective |
| Plan in-house events | Elective |
| Plan outdoor fireworks displays | Elective |
| Plan work space | Elective |
| Prepare and present proposals | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries | Elective |
| Produce computer-aided drawings | Elective |
| Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications | Elective |
| Produce innovative digital images | Elective |
| Produce sound recordings | Elective |
| Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets | Elective |
| Provide Advanced First Aid | Elective |
| Provide freelance services | Elective |
| Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Provide workplace coaching | Elective |
| Realise a creative project | Elective |
| Realise costumes | Elective |
| Realise lighting designs | Elective |
| Realise production designs | Elective |
| Realise productions | Elective |
| Record sound | Elective |
| Refine model making skills | Elective |
| Refine painting techniques | Elective |
| Research and develop business plans | Elective |
| Research history and theory to inform own arts practice | Elective |
| Roster staff | Elective |
| Select and refine a specialised drawing technique | Elective |
| Select event venues and sites | Elective |
| Set up and operate lighting cues and effects | Elective |
| Shoot different screen content | Elective |
| Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment | Elective |
| Source funding for projects | Elective |
| Stage manage productions and events | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Support workplace coaching and mentoring | Elective |
| Undertake arena rigging activities | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Use casting and moulding techniques to make props | Elective |
| Use digital design tools | Elective |
| Vision mix productions | Elective |
| Work with diverse people | Elective |
| Write complex documents | Elective |
| Write persuasive copy | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of 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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Cinema and Theatre Manager
ANZSCO 149912
Cinema or Theatre Managers manage the operations of cinemas or theatres.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)
ANZSCO 212311
Art Directors (Film, Television or Stage) plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Stage Manager
ANZSCO 212316
Stage Managers plan, organise, supervise and coordinate the activities of workers responsible for placing sets and properties, and operating lighting and sound equipment as part of film, television or stage productions.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Fashion Designer
ANZSCO 232311
Fashion Designers plan, design and develop clothing, accessories, footwear or other items of personal apparel considering the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, colour, fabric, and decoration, and the techniques and processes available for manufacture.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Diploma of 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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Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 32485)
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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
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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.
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