Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for work backstage

1.1 Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor

1.2 Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor

1.3 Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions

1.4 Set up own work area in line with job requirements

1.5 Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements

2. Participate in technical and dress rehearsals

2.1 Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals

2.2 Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor

2.3 Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals

2.4 Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions

2.5 Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance

3. Assist backstage during performances

3.1 Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements

3.2 Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility

3.3 Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor

3.4 Complete tasks on running sheet on cue

3.5 Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances

3.6 Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards

4. Complete post-performance procedures

4.1 Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance

4.2 Shut down technical equipment according to procedures

4.3 Tidy stage and backstage area

4.4 Complete workplace documentation as required

4.5 Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.5

• Seeks the views of others to identify ways to improve own performance

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 3.4

• Obtains information from written sources

Writing

1.2, 2.2, 2.4, 4.4

• Prepares and updates own running sheets and other workplace documentation

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.5

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements
• Understands what to communicate, with whom and how in routine work situations

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4

• Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role
• Understands the purpose of own role and associated responsibilities, and how they contribute to the work of others in the immediate work context
• Takes responsibility for meeting organisational requirements within scope of own role

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.5

• Works collaboratively to achieve team goals

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Undertakes backstage work in line with production requirements and directions from supervisor
• Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts
• Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to update production documentation
• Applies knowledge of equipment operating procedures to backstage work duties

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASMT301 Work effectively backstage during performances (Release 2)

CUASMT301 Work effectively backstage during performances (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.