Field          Arts and Crafts

 

Registration of Entertainment and Event Technology unit standards

 

Date new versions published                                                          September 2017

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2022

 

Summary

 

The development of these unit standards was prompted by the outcomes of the mandatory review of qualifications, specifically the development of New Zealand Certificates for the Entertainment and Event Technology Industry.  Feedback from stakeholders was gathered through an open consultation process and used to guide the development of the industry training programmes and unit standards leading to these qualifications.

 

Main changes

 

·         17 new unit standards were developed.

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

Art and Crafts > Performing Arts General > Entertainment and Event Technology

ID

Title

Level

Credit

30455

Operate professionally, collaboratively and solve problems systematically in the entertainment and event industry

4

21

30456

Demonstrate knowledge of worker responsibilities and professional development in the entertainment and event industry

4

10

30457

Describe production process requirements and roles and responsibilities in the entertainment and event industry

4

10

30458

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory and lighting equipment for stage lighting for a performance or event

4

10

30459

Install, operate and remove lighting systems for performances or events

4

20

30460

Demonstrate knowledge of industry terminology, equipment and work practices for event and area rigging systems

4

10

30461

Install, operate and remove rigging equipment for a performance or event

4

20

30462

Demonstrate knowledge of the drawings, materials and methods used to construct stage scenery for performances or events

4

10

30463

Construct stage scenery for a performance or event

4

20

30464

Demonstrate knowledge of scenery, rigging and mechanical stage equipment for performances or events

4

10

30465

Prepare, set up, operate, and remove scenery, rigging, and mechanical stage equipment for performances or events

4

20

30466

Demonstrate knowledge of signal flow, sound system requirements and factors affecting performance or event sound quality

4

10

30467

Install, operate and remove sound equipment for performances, events or a live recording

4

20

30468

Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within the stage management team for performances or events

4

10

30469

Perform a stage management role and produce documentation for all phases of performances or events

4

20

30470

Explain equipment, components and video signal quality relating to video systems for performances or events

4

10

30471

Select, install, operate and remove video equipment for performances or events

4

20