Unit Set Information
Technical and Live Performance
VET Stream
Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code VSAABZ
This nationally recognised qualification prepares students with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry. This course may appeal to those who have an interest in lighting, stage management, sound, and similar aspects of production. 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.
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 Stream can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to attend an interview. Students must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to develop solutions in at least one technical area, and/or provide a body of work demonstrating skills in at lease one technical area .
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Luke COWLING
Related Careers
Production Supervisor, Assistant Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Lighting Supervisor, Line Manager, AV Systems Designer, Sound Technician
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in the film, television, theatre, festival, performing arts and allied entertainment industries, depending on the area of specialisation.
VET Stream Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Safe Creative Practice | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Work Safely at Heights | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Manage Complex Projects | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects |
Manage People and Performance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
Year 1 - VET Full
CAD 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
Lighting 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUALGT411 | Operate complex lighting |
| CUALGT512 | Manage installation of lighting systems |
Sound 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA512 | Manage show control operations |
| CUASOU412 | Manage audio input sources |
| CUASOU421 | Mix audio for live productions |
Stage Management | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM421 | Contribute to organising productions |
| CUASMT511 | Stage manage productions and events |
Stagecraft | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPM514 | Manage bump in and bump out of shows |
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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