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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment, Event and Screen Production Technology (Level 4) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, Scenic Construction, Gripping, Screen Assistant Direction, Screen Production Assistant, and Screen Special Effects
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Creative Arts » Performing Arts » Performing Arts not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification provides the entertainment, event and screen production industries with technicians who can operate safely, under indirect supervision.
The qualification includes strands that recognise specific knowledge and practical skills in various areas relating to entertainment, event and screen production technology. Graduates of this qualification will have technical skills and knowledge in two of the areas covered by the strands.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Implement industry practices, processes and protocols to work effectively as part of a crew and with other departments to meet performance or event requirements.
- Maintain professional conduct and etiquette and apply appropriate communication to respond to internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply knowledge and skills of the entertainment, event or screen production technology industry to develop own career.
- Implement safe working procedures and practices for entertainment, event or screen productions.

Graduates of the Entertainment Rigging strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove rigging equipment to meet the production and rigging plan requirements for a range of performances, events or screen productions.

Graduates of the Lighting strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove lighting equipment to meet the production and lighting plan requirements for a range of performances, events or screen productions.

Graduates of the Audio strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove audio equipment to meet the production and audio plan requirements for a range of performances, events, screen productions or live recordings.

Graduates of the Vision strand will also be able to:
- Safely install, operate and remove vision equipment to meet the production and vision plan requirements for a range of performances, events or screen productions.

Graduates of the Stage Management strand will also be able to:
- Implement stage management documentation and production process requirements to ensure the smooth running of a range of performances and events.

Graduates of the Stage Mechanics strand will also be able to:
- Safely set up, operate and remove scenery and stage mechanical devices to meet the production requirements for a range of performances or events.

Graduates of the Scenic Construction strand will also be able to:
- Construct scenery or sets using a range of construction methods, equipment and digital technologies for a range of performances, events or screen productions.

Graduates of the Gripping strand will also be able to:
- Safely set up, operate and remove on-set grip equipment to meet the requirements for a range of screen productions.

Graduates of the Screen Assistant Direction strand will also be able to:
- Implement assistant director documentation and production process requirements to ensure the smooth running of a range of screen productions.

Graduates of the Screen Production Assistant strand will also be able to:
- Implement screen production management documentation and process requirements to ensure the smooth running of a range of screen productions.

Graduates of the Screen Special Effects strand will also be able to:
- Safely setup, operate and remove the necessary SPFX equipment, components and expendables to meet the production and SPFX plan requirements for a range of screen productions.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Operations (Level 3) [Ref: 3416].

This qualification can lead to:
- New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) [Ref: 2869];
- New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 5) with strands in Entertainment Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Vision, Stage Management, Stage Mechanics, and Scenic Construction [Ref:4493];
- New Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production (Level 5) [Ref: 3422];
- New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5) [Ref: 3212].
This qualification may lead into further higher level study in the performing arts industry.
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation 5 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3417
Status Current
Created August 2017
Next Review September 2026

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