HSC Entertainment Industry (VET) study plan

Explain the duty-of-care responsibilities of a worker, a supervisor and a PCBU in a live venue, using your own words and one workplace example each.

Identify the common hazard categories in staging, lighting, audio and front-of-house areas and match each to at least one control measure from the hierarchy of controls.

Demonstrate the correct sequence for reporting a hazard and completing an incident report form, including who must be notified and within what timeframe.

Describe emergency procedures for a public event, covering evacuation, crowd egress routes, assembly points and the role of wardens and security.

Interpret safety signage, safe work method statements and a manual-handling risk assessment for a load-in scenario.

Apply safe rigging practices by calculating the load of a truss span with fixtures and comparing it against the rated capacity of the motor and the structure.

Explain the difference between a static and a dynamic load and describe why shock loading must be avoided during a dead-hang or point-lift operation.

Select and inspect the correct hardware for a given rigging task, distinguishing rated from non-rated components and identifying inspection rejection criteria.

Describe exclusion zones, spotter duties and communication protocols during a rigging operation above a public area.

Outline the licensing, competency and sign-off requirements that apply before a rigging plan is approved.

Assemble and focus a basic lighting rig from a plot, demonstrating correct patching, addressing and DMX signal flow.

Explain the function of dimmers, LED fixtures, movers and consoles in a signal chain and diagnose a simple fault where a fixture does not respond.

Describe the electrical safety requirements for temporary power, including RCD protection, cable ratings, tagging and load balancing across phases.

Interpret photometric data such as beam angle, lux and throw distance to choose a fixture for a given stage position.

Explain colour temperature, colour mixing and gel selection and how each affects camera and audience perception.

Set up a small PA system from source to speaker, including console, outboard or digital processing, amplifiers and speaker placement.

Explain gain structure and demonstrate how to set gain before feedback and avoid clipping through the signal chain.

Describe microphone types, polar patterns and placement choices for vocals, drums, acoustic instruments and speech, and justify each choice.

Identify and control the main audio hazards: high sound pressure levels, hearing protection, cable trips and electrical earth loops.

Describe basic monitor mixing and the use of in-ear monitors for performers and how feedback is managed on stage.

Configure a video playback and projection chain, covering media server or playback device, scaler, switcher, projector and screen surface.

Calculate screen size, throw ratio and viewing distance for a given venue and justify the projection or LED wall choice.

Explain signal formats, resolution, aspect ratio, refresh rate and cabling limits, and identify the cause of a no-signal or distorted-image fault.

Describe content preparation requirements for LED walls and projection, including pixel mapping, safe areas and brightness against ambient light.

Integrate audio and vision cues for a live event, describing how timecode or cue calling keeps sound, lighting and vision synchronised.

Read a scenic drawing and construct a flat or small set piece to a stated tolerance, applying correct bracing, joining and finishing methods.

Explain material selection for scenic construction, including timber, plywood, steel and composite options, and identify the safety controls for cutting, welding and flammable finishes.

Describe how set pieces are braced, weighted and fire-treated, and explain the inspection and sign-off points before a set is used on stage.

Plan a wardrobe and props workflow from script breakdown to show, covering fitting, alterations, laundry, quick changes and continuity tracking.

Apply care and maintenance routines for costumes and props, including storage, cleaning methods, repairs and safe handling of special-effects or fragile items.

Explain the roles and reporting lines across a production team, from producer and production manager to department heads, crew and front-of-house staff.

Describe the pathways into the entertainment industry, including traineeships, casual crew work, volunteering and formal study, and match each to a realistic first job.

Draft professional workplace communication: a shift confirmation email, a brief radio call and a handover note, each using clear and appropriate language.

Describe front-of-house operations for a public event, covering ticketing, ushering, accessibility, crowd management and the interface between FOH and backstage.

Explain how venue compliance, liquor licensing, security and accessibility obligations affect front-of-house planning.

Build a full show-day running sheet from bump-in to bump-out, sequencing crew calls, technical checks, doors, show and pack-down.

Explain the roles of the production manager, stage manager, technical crew and venue staff during a live show, and describe how a cue is called and actioned.

Describe the bump-in and bump-out workflow, including load-in routes, crew briefing, equipment tracking and safe dismantling.

Consolidate work health and safety knowledge by completing a full risk assessment for the simulated show and explaining how controls are monitored during the event.

Evaluate a live production debrief, identifying what worked, what failed and what would change next time.