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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the entertainment industry who apply theory and creative skills in a range of situations and display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have significant autonomy in performing complex technical operations and for making a range of business and production management decisions.
It applies to work in staging, broadcasting, scenery and set construction, costumes and makeup, 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 Stage Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Production Manager, Props Master, Technical Services Manager, Venue Manager (Theatre and Cinema), Box Office Manager, Operations Manager, Set Designer, Prop Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Scenic Artist, Art Director, Set Dresser, Set Decorator, SFX make-up artist, Stylist, and Director.
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 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:
18 months – 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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| Collaborate in professional creative projects | Core |
| Develop and manage a budget | Core |
| Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes | Core |
| Realise productions | Core |
| Work professionally in the creative arts industry | Core |
| Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements | Elective |
| Analyse cultural history and theory | Elective |
| Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters | Elective |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| Compile music for soundtracks | Elective |
| Construct costume corsetry and undergarments | Elective |
| Coordinate costume manufacture | Elective |
| Create a final sound balance | Elective |
| Create and manipulate graphics | Elective |
| Create theatrical millinery | Elective |
| Critique cultural works | Elective |
| Cut and drape complex period costumes | Elective |
| Design costumes | Elective |
| Design events | Elective |
| Design innovative products | Elective |
| Design props | Elective |
| Design sets | Elective |
| Design virtual and hybrid events | Elective |
| Design vision systems | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop and maintain production documents | Elective |
| Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| Develop business continuity plans | Elective |
| Develop crowd management plans | Elective |
| Develop event transport plans | Elective |
| Develop expertise in pattern development for costume | Elective |
| Develop graphic designs for the built environment | Elective |
| Develop lighting designs | Elective |
| Develop multi-venue event plans | Elective |
| Develop organisational strategies | Elective |
| Develop prop construction plans | Elective |
| Develop public relations campaigns | 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 |
| Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems | Elective |
| Edit scripts | Elective |
| Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace | Elective |
| Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | 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, negotiate and refine a design brief | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities | Elective |
| Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law | Elective |
| Implement design solutions | Elective |
| Implement sound designs | Elective |
| Implement vision system designs | Elective |
| Install and manage complex ICT networks | Elective |
| Interpret compliance requirements | Elective |
| Investigate drawing materials and processes | Elective |
| Investigate painting materials and processes | Elective |
| Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | Elective |
| Lead diversity and inclusion | Elective |
| Lead innovative thinking and practice | 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 period costumes | 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 operations for outdoor events | Elective |
| Manage audition support services | Elective |
| Manage bump in and bump out of shows | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage business risk | Elective |
| Manage construction workshop operations | Elective |
| Manage copyright arrangements | Elective |
| Manage design realisation | Elective |
| Manage event production components | Elective |
| Manage front of house services | Elective |
| Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| Manage installation of lighting systems | Elective |
| Manage lighting operations for outdoor events | Elective |
| Manage meetings | Elective |
| Manage on-site event operations | Elective |
| Manage operation of stage monitor systems | Elective |
| Manage organisational customer service | Elective |
| Manage organisational finances | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Manage plotting sessions and cue calling | Elective |
| Manage pre-production for shows and events | Elective |
| Manage procurement strategies | Elective |
| Manage project cost | Elective |
| Manage project integration | 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 |
| Obtain and manage sponsorship | Elective |
| Operate flying systems | Elective |
| Organise event infrastructure | Elective |
| Originate and develop concepts | Elective |
| Originate graphic designs for complex briefs | Elective |
| Plan and interpret market research | Elective |
| Plan in-house events | Elective |
| Prepare and present proposals | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce sound recordings | Elective |
| Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets | Elective |
| Realise costumes | Elective |
| Realise lighting designs | Elective |
| Realise production designs | Elective |
| Refine digital art techniques | Elective |
| Refine model making skills | Elective |
| Refine painting techniques | Elective |
| Research and apply concepts of live performance practice | Elective |
| Research and apply design theory | Elective |
| Research and apply light and colour | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
| Select and refine a specialised drawing technique | Elective |
| Select event venues and sites | Elective |
| Source funding for projects | Elective |
| Stage manage performances | Elective |
| Stage manage productions and events | Elective |
| Stage manage rehearsals | Elective |
| Support workplace coaching and mentoring | Elective |
| Work with diverse people | Elective |
| Write persuasive copy | Elective |
| Write scripts | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management 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 -
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
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management 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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