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Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use specialised, technical or managerial competencies to design, plan, coordinate, carry out and evaluate technical requirements for productions, events or exhibitions in the creative arts industry. They have autonomy in carrying out their own work and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the output of others within broad parameters.It applies to work in staging, broadcasting, scenery and set construction, wardrobe, 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 Special Effects Designer, Production Designer, Audio Visual Designer, Workshop Manager (Sets and Props), Costume Designer, Props Supervisor, Lighting Supervisor, Line Manager, Scenic Art Supervisor, Lighting Designer, Senior Stage Carpenter, Production Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Set Supervisor, Venue Manager (Theatre and Cinema), Set Designer, AV Systems Designer, AV Manager, AV IT Manager, Tour Manager, Automation Technician and Department Manager. It also provides a pathway to other roles in similar work environments. 

Register your interest and we will email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO.

Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
CUA50425
LevelAQF 5Diploma
Units
PackageCUACreative Arts and Culture Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in CUA50425. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Stage Manager

    Coordinating the creative and technical elements of a production to ensure seamless execution from rehearsals to closing night.

  • 02

    Production Manager

    Overseeing the entire technical operation, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management for theatre or major events.

  • 03

    Venue Manager

    Directing the daily operations, maintenance, and front-of-house facilities of theatre or cinema environments.

  • 04

    Lighting Supervisor

    Leading the technical direction and creative execution for lighting departments in studio or live performance settings.

  • 05

    Workshop Manager

    Overseeing the construction of sets and props while managing workshop operations and supplier relationships.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Comprehensive CV and detailed job descriptions
  • Records of employment from production companies or venues
  • Professional references from directors or production managers

Production Management
  • Production schedules, run sheets, and technical riders
  • Budgeting reports and resource allocation plans
  • Project management documentation for complex events

Technical & Design Portfolio
  • Lighting plots, sound designs, or set renderings
  • Audio-visual system configurations and IT network maps
  • Costume designs or scenic art supervision records

Safety & Compliance
  • Site-specific risk assessments and WHS protocols
  • Safety induction records for crew and performers
  • Incident reports and emergency response plans

Team Leadership
  • Staff rosters and performance management notes
  • Evidence of coordinating multidisciplinary technical crews
  • Minutes from production meetings and stakeholder briefings

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.