About this course
Do you have a passion for the behind-the-scenes aspects of live events? This hands-on course will give you the skills needed to work within the live production industry.
This course covers all aspects of live production including:
- stage management
- lighting
- sound
- props.
You’ll learn to set up and operate lighting, audio and visual systems, as well as manage staging elements for real-world events.
You will be well-prepared for various roles such as:
- production manager
- lighting designer
- audio-visual technician.
You will be able to use your new skills at theatres, concert venues, festivals, and corporate events.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Manage people performance BSBLDR522 Manage complex projects BSBPMG541 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge CUAIND512 Establish and maintain safe creative practice CUAPPR515 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Interpret compliance requirements BSBAUD514 Make presentations BSBCMM411 Collaborate in creative processes BSBCRT413 Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT512 Research and develop business plans BSBESB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures BSBESB402 Plan finances for new business ventures BSBESB403 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures BSBESB406 Oversee asset management in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation BSBFNG407 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals BSBHRM413 Manage recruitment and onboarding BSBHRM525 Lead team effectiveness BSBLDR414 Assess marketing opportunities BSBMKG431 Develop public relations documents BSBMKG441 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMKG541 Establish and monitor the marketing mix BSBMKG542 Plan and interpret market research BSBMKG543 Plan and monitor direct marketing activities BSBMKG544 Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets BSBMKG549 Develop public relations campaigns BSBMKG553 Write persuasive copy BSBMKG555 Coordinate business operational plans BSBOPS402 Organise business meetings BSBOPS405 Manage business operational plans BSBOPS502 Manage organisational customer service BSBOPS505 Manage personal and professional development BSBPEF501 Develop and use emotional intelligence BSBPEF502 Undertake project work BSBPMG430 Manage project cost BSBPMG533 Manage project risk BSBPMG536 Manage project procurement BSBPMG537 Negotiate contracts BSBPRC402 Manage procurement strategies BSBPRC501 Implement continuous improvement BSBSTR402 Establish innovative work environments BSBSTR501 Facilitate continuous improvement BSBSTR502 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability BSBSUS511 Build and maintain business relationships BSBTWK401 Lead diversity and inclusion BSBTWK501 Manage team effectiveness BSBTWK502 Manage meetings BSBTWK503 Manage WHS risks BSBWHS504 Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety BSBWHS512 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area BSBWHS521 Write complex documents BSBWRT411 Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 Minimise waste on the building and construction site CPCCBC4021 Calculate costs of construction work CPCCCM3005 Licence to perform dogging CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging advanced level CPCCLRG4001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 Produce computer-aided drawings CUAACD312 Experiment with moulding and casting techniques CUAACD412 Refine model making skills CUAACD508 Select and refine a specialised drawing technique CUAACD533 Create 3D digital models CUAANM313 Create advanced 3D digital models CUAANM411 Vision mix productions CUABRD412 Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events CUABRT415 Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events CUABRT502 Shoot different screen content CUACAM411 Shoot screen content in a multi-camera environment CUACAM412 Manage copyright arrangements CUACMP511 Construct blocks for period costumes CUACOS404 Develop expertise in pattern development for costume CUACOS405 Make costumes for dance and physical theatre CUACOS411 Make costume accessories CUACOS412 Develop expertise in costume component construction CUACOS413 Make period costumes CUACOS501 Make character costumes CUACOS502 Create theatrical millinery CUACOS503 Construct costume corsetry and undergarments CUACOS507 Cut and drape complex period costumes CUACOS508 Realise costumes CUACOS510 Make specialised costumes CUACOS514 Coordinate costume manufacture CUACOS515 Manage an off-site costume department CUACOS516 Design costumes CUACOS519 Implement design solutions CUADES511 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief CUADES512 Design events CUADES521 Realise production designs CUADES522 Design virtual and hybrid events CUADES523 Produce innovative digital images CUADIG415 Investigate drawing materials and processes CUADRA502 Obtain revenue to support operations CUAFIM411 Source funding for projects CUAFIM511 Manage front of house services CUAFOH511 Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications CUAGRD502 Design and manipulate complex layouts CUAGRD515 Perform hazardous action sequences CUAHAZ405 Extend expertise in specialist creative fields CUAIND411 Provide freelance services CUAIND412 Communicate effectively with arts professionals CUAIND413 Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements CUAINN511 Operate complex lighting CUALGT411 Implement lighting designs CUALGT412 Set up and operate lighting cues and effects CUALGT413 Realise lighting designs CUALGT511 Manage installation of lighting systems CUALGT512 Manage lighting operations for outdoor events CUALGT513 Develop lighting designs CUALGT514 Manage the promotion of creative acts CUAMKG511 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries CUAMWB401 Manage feedback on creative practice CUAMWB402 Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries CUAMWB403 Refine painting techniques CUAPAI511 Investigate painting materials and processes CUAPAI512 Manage media assets CUAPOS412 Contribute to organising productions CUAPPM421 Organise and facilitate rehearsals CUAPPM422 Compile production schedules CUAPPM431 Coordinate production operations CUAPPM432 Coordinate touring arrangements CUAPPM433 Manage small-scale live productions CUAPPM511 Realise productions CUAPPM512 Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes CUAPPM513 Manage bump in and bump out of shows CUAPPM514 Plan work space CUAPPR406 Realise a creative project CUAPPR411 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work CUAPPR415 Develop sustainability of own professional practice CUAPPR512 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice CUAPPR514 Coordinate props CUAPRP411 Use casting and moulding techniques to make props CUAPRP412 Make props using mixed media CUAPRP413 Make prop furniture CUAPRP414 Construct mechanical props CUAPRP415 Design props CUAPRP511 Develop prop construction plans CUAPRP512 Manage health and safety requirements at fireworks displays CUAPYR411 Operate outdoor fireworks displays CUAPYR412 Plan outdoor fireworks displays CUAPYR413 Operate close proximity fireworks displays CUAPYR414 Plan close proximity fireworks displays CUAPYR415 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice CUARES403 Critique cultural works CUARES502 Analyse cultural history and theory CUARES503 Create special effects for scenic art CUASCE411 Make sets CUASET401 Construct mechanical sets CUASET412 Design sets CUASET511 Develop set construction plans CUASET512 Create special effects items CUASFX411 Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations CUASFX412 Assist in stage managing rehearsals CUASMT412 Develop and implement production work plans CUASMT413 Stage manage productions and events CUASMT511 Develop and maintain production documents CUASMT513 Manage audition support services CUASMT514 Manage plotting sessions and cue calling CUASMT515 Assist in stage managing and calling performances CUASMT517 Develop and implement sound plans CUASOU406 Coordinate sound recording operations on location CUASOU411 Manage audio input sources CUASOU412 Manage audio system control networks CUASOU413 Manage wireless audio operations CUASOU414 Record sound CUASOU415 Edit sound CUASOU417 Edit dialogue CUASOU418 Mix audio for live productions CUASOU421 Produce sound recordings CUASOU504 Implement sound designs CUASOU505 Create a final sound balance CUASOU506 Manage audio operations for outdoor events CUASOU511 Manage operation of stage monitor systems CUASOU512 Develop sound designs CUASOU513 Compile music for soundtracks CUASOU517 Operate show control systems CUASTA411 Install and uninstall specialist staging equipment CUASTA412 Operate flying systems CUASTA413 Undertake arena rigging activities CUASTA414 Manage specialist staging operations CUASTA511 Manage show control operations CUASTA512 Operate complex vision systems CUAVSS401 Implement vision system designs CUAVSS502 Design vision systems CUAVSS511 Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices in a live production environment CUAWHS313 Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments CUAWHS406 Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects CUAWOO401 Participate in negotiations FNSCUS411 Develop and manage a budget FNSORG501 Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID014 Manage first aid services and resources HLTAID016 Install and manage complex ICT networks ICTNWK529 Perform geometric development MEM05037 Interpret technical drawing MEM09002 Perform engineering measurements MEM12023 Perform computations MEM12024 Improve sustainability through readily implementable change MSS014015 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles MSTAT3002 Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks MSTAT4008 Measure, lay up and cut bespoke garments MSTAT4013 Assemble and fit bespoke garments MSTAT4014 Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations MSTAT5013 Use digital design tools MSTGN4025 Provide workplace coaching PSPGEN124 Support workplace coaching and mentoring PSPGEN125 Plan in-house events SITEEVT023 Select event venues and sites SITEEVT025 Manage event production components SITEEVT026 Organise event infrastructure SITEEVT027 Manage on-site event operations SITEEVT028 Manage conflict SITXCOM010 Manage finances within a budget SITXFIN009 Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law SITXGLC002 Roster staff SITXHRM008 Lead and manage people SITXHRM009 Establish and conduct business relationships SITXMGT005 Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials SITXMPR009 Coordinate marketing activities SITXMPR012 Obtain and manage sponsorship SITXMPR015 Prepare and present proposals SITXMPR016 Mentor in the workplace TAEDEL414 Complete and check import/export documentation TLIA0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) TLILIC0005 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle TLILIC2014 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply UEERL0001 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies UEERL0003
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Locations: Prahran
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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