Unit Set Information
Lighting
VET Specialisation
Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code VSAABL
This specialisation provides training in lighting design and technology for the live production industry. Students develop skills and knowledge in flying systems, electrical safety and testing, lighting design and technology and creative projects. Areas of study include electrical safety, lighting design, production technology, technical drawing, and CAD.
Disclaimer
This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Jonathon Phillip DAVEY
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students may be required to attend and/or support evening and weekend performances and rehearsals. These may be at locations external to WAAPA, ECU.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are employed in a professional capacity as lighting technicians in the live production industry, including theatre, film, architectural, corporate, events and concerts.
VET Specialisation Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
OHS and Wellness | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Ensure Team Effectiveness | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
Year 1 - VET Full
Electrics | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEERL0001 | Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
| UEERL0003 | Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies |
Technical Drawing/CAD | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
Lighting Production 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUALGT411 | Operate complex lighting |
| CUALGT512 | Manage installation of lighting systems |
Lighting Design 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUALGT511 | Realise lighting designs |
| CUALGT514 | Develop lighting designs |
Praxis 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR411 | Realise a creative project |
Flying Systems | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA413 | Operate flying systems |
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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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