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Overview
About this course
Grow your career in live production by learning to use lighting, audio and show control equipment. You’ll gain the skills to work in a range of roles, including sound technician, lighting technician and production coordinator.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
assist with rehearsals and live productions
operate a range of lighting and sound equipment
use industry software to schedule and run live productions
create a self-care plan to support your mental health while working in live production
build and maintain good working relationships with others in production, including performers, cast and crew, directors and stage managers
collaborate with others in the creative process.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited qualification at certificate IV level.
Skills to set up and run industry-standard lighting and sound at live events.
Experience working on real productions with industry professionals.
Knowledge of work health and safety, including looking after yourself at work.
A pathway to further study in live production.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
You must meet workplace needs and show basic knowledge of current practices in at least one area of technical production. You can show this with evidence such as a letter from your employer, your resume, a transcript, production records or references.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
enclosed shoes and ear protection
an interest in live production and previous study or work experience in the industry
basic computer skills and access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Office 365
the ability to manage self-paced study
a moderate level of fitness, as course work includes lifting, carrying and connecting live production equipment
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.
Note:
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. This helps us understand how you learn, give you the right support and make sure the course suits your skill level.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: sound recordist, sound technician, lighting, audio and staging worker, assistant stage manager, AV technician, community theatre production worker, venue technician, lighting technician and operator, audio operator, video operator and production coordinator.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study3 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 4 core and 12 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Collaborate in creative processesBSBCRT413
Communicate effectively with arts professionalsCUAIND413
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industriesCUAMWB401
Contribute to organising productionsCUAPPM421
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Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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