Technical Theatre: 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. The learners will gain real experience of working as part of a technical team, seeing a production through all stages of development to actual performance. The learners will develop skills in specific aspects of technical production, such as sound, lighting and rigging giving them a thorough understanding of the overall production process. This pathway equips learners with a range of generic skills to widen the job opportunities available to them.

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.

Mandatory Core (12 Units)

Unit 1 Assessing risk (ENTO G)

  • Element 1.1 Assessing risk (ENTO)

Unit 2 Selecting using safe systems for working height

  • Element 2.1 Safe working skills for working at height
  • Element 2.2 Selection and setting up skills for Personal Fall Protection Systems
  • Element 2.3 Use and maintain techniques for Personal Fall Protection Systems

Unit 3 Getting in, fitting up and getting out

  • Element 3.1 Get in and get out monitoring skills
  • Element 3.2 Get in and get out preparation skills
  • Element 3.3 Safe working skills for get in and get out

Unit 4 Preparing and assembling rigging and de-rigging

  • Element 4.1 Rigging design skills
  • Element 4.2 Rigging planning techniques
  • Element 4.3 Safe working skills for rigging
  • Element 4.4 Installation techniques for rigging
  • Element 4.5 Slinging and lifting techniques
  • Element 4.6 De-rigging techniques

Unit 5 Developing and refining ideas for sound

  • Element 5.1 Research skills for sound design
  • Element 5.2 Sound design skills
  • Element 5.3 Budget management skills

Unit 6 Operating lighting for a live performance in theatre

  • Element 6.1 Pre-performance checking techniques
  • Element 6.2 Operating techniques for the lighting desk or follow spot
  • Element 6.3 Post-performance checking techniques

Unit 7 Preparing and operating special effects for live performances in the theatre

  • Element 7.1 Special effects planning skills
  • Element 7.2 Techniques for setting up or installing special effects
  • Element 7.3 Pre-and post-performance checking skills
  • Element 7.4 Techniques for operating or initiating special effects

Unit 8 Operating sound for live performance in the theatre

  • Element 8.1 Effective working skills
  • Element 8.2 Monitoring techniques for other's work
  • Element 8.3 Pre-show checking techniques
  • Element 8.4 Post-show procedures
  • Element 8.5 Problem solving techniques
  • Element 8.6 Sound operation techniques
  • Element 8.7 Wireless equipment fitting skills

Unit 9 Running and crewing an ongoing production

  • Element 9.1 Performance preparation techniques
  • Element 9.2 Performance scheduling techniques
  • Element 9.3 Planning skills for new aspects of a production
  • Element 9.4 Production evaluation skills
  • Element 9.5 Production monitoring techniques
  • Element 9.6 Setting up techniques for off-stage areas
  • Element 9.7 Performance area maintenance techniques
  • Element 9.8 Cueing techniques

Unit 10 Pallning lighting requirements for a production

  • Element 10.1 Lighting plan drafting skills
  • Element 10.2 Lighting plan maintenance techniques
  • Element 10.3 Budget management skills

Unit 11 Preparing drawings to communicate designs

  • Element 11.1 Drafting techniques

Unit 12 Setting up and checking sound equipment

  • Element 12.1 Sound system and equipment checking techniques
  • Element 12.2 Sound system and equipment set up techniques

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.

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