This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who work in technical production areas and perform a range of skilled tasks using discretion and judgement, and who have the ability to select, adapt and transfer skills to different situations. Certificate III is generally accepted as the industry entry-level qualification.

This qualification is very flexible and designed to meet a broad range of industry needs. It reflects the need for multi-skilling but additionally offers specialised streams for specific job outcomes, (i.e. for audio, lighting, staging and vision).

The Certificate III course is delivered using a combination of processes through workshop-based projects, online training and a structured work environment. All skills are delivered via integration within the workplace or through simulated tasks throughout the course.  Links and associated partnerships with local businesses in the entertainment industry allow further opportunities for structured work experience programmes. These opportunities can also be undertaken within a student’s traineeship agreement.

Students must complete 11 units, including 4 core compulsory units. The course is delivered typically over a 12 month period, with a maximum period of 24 months. Students can complete the course within a shorter period if all criteria and competencies are fulfilled, including approximately 300 hours of combined study and live practical experience.

Course details

Duration:	6-12 months full time, 24 months part time.
Completion:	A certificate of qualification will be awarded upon course completion.
Partial completion:	Statements of attainment will be issued for each completed unit.
Cost:	$2820.00
Compulsory core units:	BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUEIND01D Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge CUECOR02C Work with others CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning
Elective units: (choose 7)	MEM18001C Use Hand Tools CUETGE15B Handle Physical Elements Safely During Bump In/Bump Out CUEAUD06B Apply a General Knowledge of Vision Systems To Work Activities CUEAUD02C Prepare, Rig, Test and Modify Vision Systems CUEAUD03C Operate Vision Systems CUESOU07B Apply a General Knowledge of Audio To Work Activities CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment CUESOU03C Operate Professional Audio Equipment CUESOU08B Select and Manage Microphone and Other Audio Input Sources CUESOU09B Manage and Compile Audio Replay Material CUFLGT101A Apply a General Knowledge Of Lighting To Work Activities CUFLGT301A Prepare, Install and Test Lighting Equipment CUFLGT302A Record and Operate Standard Lighting Cues CUESTA05C Apply a General Knowledge of Staging To Work Activities CUESTA01C Install Staging Elements CUESTA02C Operate Staging Elements CUEFOH04C Usher Patrons
Additional information:	http://www.ntis.gov.au/Default.aspx?/trainingpackage/CUE03/qualification/CUE30203/rules