Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a range of technical production jobs in creative arts industry environments. It applies to work in lighting and sound, music industry, entertainment customer service, entertainment technical operations, entertainment administration, staging, wardrobe, scenery and set construction, broadcasting production, live production and entertainment technical operations work environments.
They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Lighting and Sound include:
>Stage Manager
>Audio visual installation technician
>Audio visual technician
>Lighting technician and/or operator
>Venue technician
>Production technician
>Production Manager
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
Completed Award Course Level | HE | VET | to a HE Award | Credit granted for a completed award in the same field |
Certificate IV | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Certificate IV | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
Associate Degree | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Fees
Domestic Students
2022 Indicative fees for this course:
VET Tuition Fees: $3,048.50 (for students who are eligible and receive an NT domestic subsidised place); or
Domestic Full Fees: $10,887.50 (for domestic full fee places).
Fees will vary according to your choice of units.
Please note: a limited number of NT Government subsidy places are available for eligible NT domestic students so contact us now to secure your place for 2022.
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To achieve CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, a total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be completed comprising four (4) core and twelve (12) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 871.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
BSBCRT413 | Collaborate in a creative process | 40 |
CUAIND413 | Communicate effectively with arts professionals | 30 |
CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries | 50 |
CUAPPM421 | Contribute to organising productions | 50 |
Total nominal hours for core units | 170 | |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A | ||
CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B | ||
CUALGT412 | Implement lighting designs | 50 |
CUALGT413 | Set up and operate lighting cues and effects | 50 |
CUAPPM432 | Coordinate production operations | 45 |
CUASOU412 | Manage audio input sources | 30 |
CUASOU413 | Manage audio system control networks | 120 |
CUASOU414 | Manage wireless audio operations | 50 |
CUASOU421 | Mix audio for live productions | 140 |
CUASTA411 | Operate show control systems | 50 |
CUAVSS401 | Operate complex vision systems | 90 |
RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | 20 |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP C | ||
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 50 |
Total nominal hours for elective units | 695 | |
Total nominal hours for the qualification | 871 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CUA40420 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services candidates must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to:
- produce a body of work demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to workplace requirements associated with live production and technical services in line with current industry standards
- apply a basic knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one area of technical production.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience or formal study.
Students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine applicable support requirements.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
Having lecturers who were practising artists themselves gave me a greater understanding of the art world and their guidance was invaluable.
Jonathon
CDU Student

Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Casuarina
Study Mode: Online, and face-to-face
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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