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Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services

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CUA60225

You have spent years orchestrating the complex moving parts of live productions, from managing technical crews to realising creative visions. Your leadership in venue management and production services represents a high level of professional expertise that deserves formal recognition. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you demonstrate that your lived experience meets the standards of this Advanced Diploma.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the entertainment industry who apply theory and creative skills in a range of situations and display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have significant autonomy in performing complex technical operations and for making a range of business and production management decisions.It applies to work in staging, broadcasting, scenery and set construction, costumes and makeup, entertainment administration, lighting and sound, performing arts, arts administration, entertainment customer service, entertainment technical operations and live production work environments.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Stage Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Production Manager, Props Master, Technical Services Manager, Venue Manager (Theatre and Cinema), Box Office Manager, Operations Manager, Set Designer, Prop Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Scenic Artist, Art Director, Set Dresser, Set Decorator, SFX make-up artist, Stylist, and Director. 

Qualification Code

CUA60225

Training Package

CUA — Creative Arts and Culture Training Package

AQF Level

Advanced Diploma

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

Individuals must demonstrate technical production skills in at least one technical area that supports learning at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 6 or above.In particular, they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:develop solutions in at least one technical areaproduce a body of work demonstrating technical skills in at least one technical arearespond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standardsapply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area.Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience or formal study.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
Stage ManagerAssuming overall responsibility for the smooth execution of productions, managing rehearsals, and technical liaison.
Technical Services ManagerCoordinating the work of all technical crews and integrating complex systems for live performances.
Venue ManagerOverseeing the operation and upkeep of entertainment venues, including budgeting and equipment planning.
Production ManagerMaking high-level business and production decisions while displaying initiative in planning complex technical activities.

Licensing

STATE SPECIFIC

⚠️ Important

While this Advanced Diploma reflects high-level technical and management competency, specific licences may be required for electrical work, rigging, or venue operation depending on your state. Holding this qualification does not automatically grant a licence to practice in regulated areas.

NSWSafeWork NSW
VICWorkSafe Victoria
QLDWorkSafe Queensland
WAWorkSafe WA
SASafeWork SA
TASWorkSafe Tasmania
ACTWorkSafe ACT
NTNT WorkSafe

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • Comprehensive CV and detailed position descriptions
  • Records of professional development and industry workshops
  • Performance reviews or letters from production houses
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Production Management

  • Production schedules and run sheets from major events
  • Budget reports and financial statements for theatre or cinema
  • Project plans for complex technical operations
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Creative Collaboration

  • Collaboration logs with directors, designers, and performers
  • Stakeholder communication records and meeting minutes
  • Briefs for set, costume, or lighting designers
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Safety & Technical Oversight

  • Risk assessments and WHS management plans for venues
  • Technical specifications and equipment maintenance logs
  • Compliance documentation for live production environments

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

When will RPL for this qualification be available?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that specialise in creative arts. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we can begin guiding you through the assessment process.
Why should I register my interest now?
Registering allows us to gauge industry demand and prioritise which RTO partnerships we finalise first. It also ensures you receive early guidance on the types of evidence you should begin gathering from your current productions.
Is RPL for an Advanced Diploma the same as studying it?
The outcome is identical. Whether you achieve the qualification through study or RPL, the certificate is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and is nationally recognised. RPL simply focuses on assessing what you already know rather than teaching you new skills.
What are the entry requirements for this level?
To be well-positioned for an Advanced Diploma, you should be able to demonstrate technical production skills at an AQF level 6 or above. This typically involves showing you can develop complex solutions and provide a body of work that meets current industry standards.
Does this qualification cover both technical and management roles?
Yes, it is designed for those who apply creative skills and theoretical knowledge in management contexts, such as Stage Managers, Venue Managers, and Art Directors across the creative arts sector.

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