Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a broad knowledge of theatrical rigging to the live entertainment workplace. It does not cover the installation of rigs. 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. CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level. Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a 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 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' fulfils this requirement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
A range of technical production personnel involved in live entertainment events and productions apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Those who work in lighting, staging, sound or vision systems need a general understanding of rigging. This unit may also be useful for licensed riggers who have limited knowledge of the theatrical work context. This unit has linkages to a range of other technical production units and combined assessment and/or training may be appropriate. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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. Determine rigging requirements |
1.1. Correctly interpret technical production requirements to determine rigging requirements and their impact on other aspects of work 1.2. Liaise with licensed riggers where required to confirm production requirements in relation to rigging 1.3. Correctly identify rigging-related tasks that may be completed by unlicensed personnel and those who require specialist assistance 1.4. Plan work appropriately in consultation with riggers to ensure smooth flow of work and efficient set up |
2. Complete rigging related tasks |
2.1. Complete tasks associated with rigging under direction and supervision of a licensed rigger 2.2. Use correct techniques to complete rigging-related tasks 2.3. Ensure that work is inspected by licensed rigger in accordance with safety and licensing regulations |
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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Rigging requirements may relate to one or more of the following: |
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Licensed riggers may be: |
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Rigging related tasks that may be undertaken by unlicensed personnel may include: |
Rigging related tasks that may be undertaken by unlicensed personnel do not include work that involves hanging hoists, using of lifting equipment or slinging of spansets. |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - staging |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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