Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072
Entertainment Industry Course Description 2018
This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updates.
Notification of variations will be made in due time.
Course: Entertainment Industry (240 indicative hours)
4 Preliminary and/or HSC units in total
Board Developed Course
Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
This industry curriculum framework course is accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.
Statement of Attainment towards
CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services
Units of Competency
| Core | |
|---|---|
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to Work safely in the construction industry |
| CUAIND301 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry |
| CUAWHS302 | Apply work health and safety practices |
| CUAPPR304 | Participate in collaborative creative projects |
| SITXCCS303 | Provide service to customers |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
| CUSSOU301 | Undertake live audio operations |
| CUASTA301 | Assist with production operations for live performances |
| CUALGT301 | Operate basic lighting |
| CUASOU301 | Undertake live audio operations |
| CUAVSS302 | Operate vision systems |
| Additional units required to attain a HSC credential in this course | |
|---|---|
| CUASOU306 | Operate sound reinforcement systems |
| CUASTA202 | Assist with bump in and bump out of shows |
| CUASMT301 | Work effectively backstage during performances |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and /or credit transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.
Successful completion of the unit CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry will lead to the award of a Construction Induction Card from SafeWork NSW. This will allows student access to construction sites across Australia for work purposes.
Entertainment Industry Specialisation (60 indicative hours) - 1 HSC unit Category B course for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services
To receive the full qualification students must complete the additional 60 hours in the specialisation course.
Units of Competency
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CUVPRP304A | Participate in collaborative creative projects |
| CUFLGT304 | Install and operate follow spots |
Pathways to Industry: Entertainment offers training opportunities to students who are interested in performance and events: dance and drama, lighting and sound, staging and set design and dealing with patrons and professionals. Working in the entertainment industry involves:
§ lighting and sound
operations
§ audiovisual operations
§ scenic art activities
§ set and props manufacture
§ front of house
Examples of occupations in the entertainment industry:
§ sales/merchandising assistant
§ box office assistant
§ front of house assistant
§ lighting technician
§ sound technician
§ cinema projectionist
§ props designer
§ event assistant
§ technical assistant
§ marketing and promotions
Mandatory Course Requirements
Students must undertake a minimum of 70 hours of work placement. Students who do not meet these requirements will be `N` determined as required by NESA. Students who achieve competency in CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry will be issued with a SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card). This is a requirement before commencing work placement.
Competency-Based Assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor they can effectively carry out tasks at industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. When a student achieves a unit of competency it is signed off by the assessor.
Appeals – Students may lodge an appeal about assessment decisions through their VET teacher.
External Assessment (optional HSC examination for ATAR purposes) The HSC examination for Entertainment Industry (240 indicative hours) will involve a written examination consisting of multiple-choice items, short answers and extended response items. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive a vocational qualification.
Course Costs: Resources $
Consumables $
Other $
Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis
Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance
The White Card will be delivered by Public Schools NSW, Ultimo 90072 cost $ OR The White Card will be delivered by an external RTO ( insert name) cost $
A school-based traineeship and apprenticeship are available in this course, for more information: http://www.sbatinnsw.info/
Exclusions – VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/exclusions.html