Technical Theatre: Rigging, Lighting and Sound Level 2

To achieve this the full National Award in Technical Theatre (Rigging, Lighting and Sound), you are required to complete all nine units at this level.

Summary of units and elements

Unit 1 Selecting and using safe systems for working height

  • Element 1.1 Safe working skills for working at height
  • Element 1.2 Selection and setting up skills for Personal Fall Protection Systems
  • Element 1.3 Use and maintain techniques for Personal Fall Protection Systems

Unit 2 Using tools and equipment for construction or maintenance

  • Element 2.1 Operation skills for tools and equipment

Unit 3 Cleaning up own work area

  • Element 3.1 Cleaning and clearing techniques
  • Element 3.2 Material storage techniques
  • Element 3.3 Safe disposal techniques

Unit 4 Getting in, fitting up and getting out

  • Element 4.1 Assembly and disassembly techniques
  • Element 4.2 Effective team work skills
  • Element 4.3 Floor covering techniques
  • Element 4.4 Getting in and getting out techniques
  • Element 4.5 Packing and loading techniques
  • Element 4.6 Safe working skills for get in and get out
  • Element 4.7 Trashing and disposal techniques

Unit 5 Operating sound for a live performance in the theatre

  • Element 5.1 Effective working skills
  • Element 5.2 Monitoring techniques for other's work
  • Element 5.3 Pre-show checking techniques
  • Element 5.4 Post-show checking techniques
  • Element 5.5 Problem solving technique
  • Element 5.6 Sound operation techniques
  • Element 5.7 Wireless equipment fitting skills

Unit 6 Running and crewing an ongoing production

  • Element 6.1 Performance preparation techniques
  • Element 6.2 Performance scheduling techniques
  • Element 6.3 Setting up techniques for off-stage areas
  • Element 6.4 Performance area maintenance techniques
  • Element 6.5 Moving techniques for scenic components
  • Element 6.6 Prop setting techniques

Unit 7 Planning lighting requirements for a production

  • Element 7.1 Lighting plan maintenance techniques

Unit 8 Setting up and checking sound equipment

  • Element 8.1 Sound system and equipment checking techniques
  • Element 8.2 Sound system and equipment set up techniques

Unit 9 Operating lighting for a live performance in the theatre

  • Element 9.1 Pre-performance checking techniques
  • Element 9.2 Operating techniques for the lighting desk or follow spot
  • Element 9.3 Post-performance checking techniques

Rigging, Lighting and Sound Level 3

This award will introduce people to working backstage in a theatre or live events setting and providing grounding for careers in sound, lighting and technical aspects of theatre production. To achieve the full National Award in Technical Theatre (Rigging, Lighting and Sound), you are required to complete all twelve of the units at Level 3.

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