CUASTA511 — Manage specialist staging operations

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39 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan specialist staging operations

1.1Evaluate initial staging concepts and technical requirements in relation to feasibility, safety and environmental impact
1.2Provide applicable advice on the feasibility and safety of concepts and their implementation and suggestions for workable alternatives as required
1.3Document details of safety and technical requirements for specialist staging concepts
1.4Reach agreement on specialist staging concepts and final requirements in consultation with required personnel
1.5Develop contingency plans as required
1.6Develop and document work plans for setting up, testing and operating specialist staging elements

2 Manage pre-show specialist staging operations

2.1Confirm equipment and accessories are available and in safe working order
2.2Organise staging personnel in line with industry award guidelines, including the services of licensed riggers as required
2.3Contract services of flying effects companies as required, confirming adequate time is allowed for installation, training and rehearsals with flying systems
2.4Collaborate with required personnel on required set modifications
2.5Monitor progress of pre-show staging operations against work plans and implement contingency plans as required
2.6Supervise staging aspects of technical and dress rehearsals and modify procedures as required
2.7Develop and maintain production documentation as required

3 Manage show and post-show specialist staging operations

3.1Monitor staging operations during performances and resolve problems as required
3.2Supervise scheduled maintenance of staging equipment and accessories
3.3Supervise bump out of staging elements
3.4Involve required personnel in evaluation of staging operations and modify procedures as required
3.5Contribute to evaluation of productions and implement recommendations

Performance evidence

manage the implementation and operation of specialist staging and flying requirements for at least one production or event.
document a workplan for setting up and managing staging operations
work collaboratively and maintain communication and relationships with key production personnel during planning and operations.

Knowledge evidence

ways to address issues and challenges that typically arise when managing specialist staging operations
required contents of an emergency operation plan in specialist staging operations documentation
safety and licensing issues to be taken into account when planning and operating a range of staging equipment and flying systems for productions and events
organisational procedures for managing specialist staging operations
industry systems for automated show control, flying, and staging systems and the key principles of their use
purpose of contingency plans that include meeting production deadlines
purpose of modifying sets that includes allowing the safe flying of objects and people
principles of lifting, revolving and moving loads
features and operating principles of pendulum and fixed track flying systems.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties
Writing: Generates documentation in relation to staging operations in the required format
Oral communication: Seeks the views and opinions of others and obtains information using listening and questioning techniques Discusses ideas and solutions and expresses requirements using clear language
Self-management: Works independently and collectively with a strong sense of responsibility for goals, plans, decisions and outcomes Takes responsibility for meeting health and safety and other regulatory requirements within scope of own role Applies organisational procedures when managing specialist staging operations
Teamwork: Collaborates and achieves joint outcomes Takes a leadership role
Planning and organising: Develops plans and manages relatively complex, non-routine tasks in a methodical and logical way as required Reviews progress against goals, adjusting plans and resources to cope with contingencies Applies knowledge of staging equipment to work activities
Initiative and enterprise: Implements improvements based on outcome of evaluations of staging operations
Technology: Prepares production documentation using standard word processing applications
Problem-solving: Develops solutions according to production requirements

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What does an assessment tool for CUASTA511 need to cover?

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