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This nationally-recognised qualification is the first year of a two-year vocational Production and Design program. The course is structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment industry. Students work as directed on productions mounted by WAAPA and begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform designated tasks. In the final year of the program, students will be expected to provide service to the productions at a professional level of competence.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This course has been Nationally Recognised by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
All applicants are required to provide a folio. An interview is also required. Additionally applicants must complete Training Package Entry requirements. Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed CUSOHS301A "Follow occupational health and safety procedures" or can demonstrate equivalence; and are able to demonstrate technical production skills in at least one specialisation that support learning at Diploma level. A specialisation could comprise skills in at least one of the following areas: costume; lighting; scenery and props; screen and media; sound; stage management; staging; and vision systems. In particular, they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to develop solutions in at least one specialisation; produce a body of work demonstrating techical skills in at least one specialisation; respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards; and apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one specialisation. Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study, with equivalents considered.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBCOM501B | Identify and interpret compliance requirements |
| BSBWOR502B | Ensure team effectiveness |
| CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry |
| CUVIND501B | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
| CUAPPM504 | Manage bump in and bump out of shows |
| Unit from Specialisation | x 10 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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