CUALGT512 Manage installation of lighting systems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the installation and set-up of equipment and systems required to implement lighting designs for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. It involves organising lighting resources and supervising the installation process for lighting in live production environments.

The unit applies to those who display a high level of initiative, judgement and responsibility as they plan, organise and manage resources needed to install lighting systems in venues.

In some States and Territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required to repair and maintain production equipment. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring.

Testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be carried out by a person with the required certificate of competency in accordance with the performance specifications of:

• Australian Standard 3760: 200 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
• Australian Standard 3002: 1985 Electrical installations - shows and carnivals.

Users are advised to check with the relevant licensing authority for requirements.