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    Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Scenery and Props)

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    Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (Scenery and Props)
    Overview

    About this course

    Boost your creative skills in scenery and props for live productions. Learn to source materials, use tools and support audio, lighting and visual design to build stage sets. Prepare for a dynamic career in the live production and film industry.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • communicate effectively with art and design professionals

    • collaborate to create sets and props

    • research and apply the history of art theory and design in the context of live production

    • mix colours and use a variety of materials to create scenic art

    • use lighting to create special effects for live productions.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Certificate IV qualification.

    • Specialist skills to use lighting and set tools for live events.

    • Experience working in live production with industry professionals.

    • Ways to look after yourself and follow work health and safety rules.

    • 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.

    • The skills to meet workplace needs and show basic knowledge of one area of technical production. You can show this with a letter from your employer, your resume, a transcript, production records or references.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • enclosed shoes and ear protection

    • an interest in live production and some study or work experience

    • basic computer skills and access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Office 365

    • the ability to manage self-paced study

    • 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) skills test. This helps us to understand your study needs so we can plan support for you and make sure your LLN skills match the course.

    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.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: art department assistant, props assistant, community theatre centre worker, lighting assistant, stage assistant and assistant stage manager.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    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

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    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 (Scenery and Props) 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 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

    TAFE NSW services

    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)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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