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Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services


 National Code: CUA50420
 TAFE SA Code: TP01252


2025 start

Description

If you wish to work behind the scenes in the exciting and creative world of theatre, film or TV this course can help you realise your career goals. Behind every show a team of people are building sets, making props, designing lighting, creating costumes, running audio, switching vision, calling cues and managing the stage.

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12 months 

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide College of the Arts

804309

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time Full Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Applicants are required to select one preference from the list below.

Code
Technical Production 401
Stage management 402
Live Design 403

Course Admission Requirements

  • Certificate IV in a Live Production and Technical Services related area or
  • CV or supporting letter(s) from industry professionals or
  • Submission of a portfolio demonstrating skills in at least one technical area
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Details about how to meet the course admission requirements will be emailed to you when you apply.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Attendance is generally 5 days a week with some evenings.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will complete a White Card licence course as you may be working at heights. This is completed as part of the Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
$120.00 approximately

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$3,274 - $4,994
$6,547 - $9,988
Concession
$2,482 - $3,786
$4,963 - $7,572
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$8,633 - $13,170
$17,266 - $26,340

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Occupational outcomes may include: Stage Manager; Head Audio/Lighting/Staging Technician; Leading Hand Set Builder/Props Maker/Scenic Artist.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services (CUA50420)
    This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in creative arts industry environments. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for the output of others within broad parameters. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 11 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge 60
    Establish and maintain safe creative practice 40
    Manage complex projects 60
    Manage people performance 70

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Assist in stage managing and calling performances 150
    Design costumes 100
    Design props 20
    Design sets 20
    Develop prop construction plans 50
    Develop set construction plans 100
    Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief 65
    Experiment with moulding and casting techniques 50
    Incorporate creative and technical needs into management processes 150
    Manage bump in and bump out of shows 150
    Manage plotting sessions and cue calling 110
    Manage wireless audio operations 50
    Mix audio for live productions 140
    Operate complex lighting 155
    Operate complex vision systems 90
    Operate show control systems 50
    Operate staging elements 90
    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6
    Realise lighting designs 110
    Realise production designs 100
    Realise productions 250
    Refine model making skills 65
    Stage manage productions and events 120

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