Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate theatrical flying systems. Appropriately licensed personnel must undertake installation of these systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Mechanists and staging personnel apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. In this role they are responsible for operating manual and automated flying systems that raise and lower soft hangings and flats, as well as 'flying' scenery items into and off the stage. This unit has linkages to a range of other staging units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Set fly cues |
1.1. Correctly interpret production documentation to determine flying requirements 1.2. Accurately plot fly cues and determine correct speed and timing of each cue 1.3. Make modifications and changes in accordance with organisational procedures and safety requirements 1.4. Liaise with other production and performance personnel to ensure correct setting of cues |
2. Make pre-operational checks |
2.1. Complete pre-show checks to ensure individual components of the flying system are ready for operation and comply with all safety requirements 2.2. Correctly execute the pre-set and accurately document any modifications |
3. Operate flying systems |
3.1. Operate flying system correctly and safely, ensuring that cues are executed on direction in accordance with performance requirements 3.2. Use flying system within its rated capacity and within an acceptable safety margin 3.3. Where counterweight systems are used, keep the flown load and the counterweights in balance and/or under control 3.4. Use the brake system, handbrake or other stopping devices safely and appropriately 3.5. Use control systems in accordance with instructions 3.6. Promptly identify any problems with flying system operation and rectify or refer to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational procedures and safety regulations 3.7. Correctly use communication systems and signals in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant safety requirements 3.8. Reset all flying elements at completion of performance in accordance with organisational procedures and safety regulations 3.9. Make reports to relevant personnel on any aspects of system operation requiring attention |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Safety requirements refers to: |
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Types of flying systems may include: |
Note: installation of some of these systems must be completed by or under the supervision of licensed personnel. |
Problems that occur with flying systems may include: |
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Communication systems and signals may include: |
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Flying elements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - staging |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit: |
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CUESTA06B |
Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging |
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