TAFE SA
24 months
This Certificate IV equips you with technical production skills for careers in live entertainment, events, and broadcasting. Perfect for aspiring lighting technicians, sound engineers, stage managers, and production professionals in the creative arts industry.
You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course. Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLNA) is required. Australian residency is mandatory for domestic applicants. No prior formal qualifications are required, though basic literacy and numeracy skills are essential for success.
Core units include collaborating in creative processes, communicating with arts professionals, contributing to organising productions, and developing self-care plans in creative industries. Elective units cover stage managing, prop coordination, special effects for scenic art, audio and lighting equipment installation and operation, vision systems, staging elements, set construction, technical drawing, show control systems, and live audio operations. Students gain hands-on experience in lighting design, sound mixing, set design and construction, prop making, scenic art, and backstage operations.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with strong industry connections. The course is nationally accredited (CUA40425) and delivered at Adelaide College of the Arts with experienced lecturers. 90% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with training quality, and 87% would recommend their training. The provider offers flexible study modes and government-subsidised training options.
Graduates can pursue careers as lighting technicians, sound engineers, stage managers, technical operators, production assistants, set designers, and entertainment technical specialists. Employment opportunities exist in live theatre, concert venues, broadcasting studios, film and television production, event management companies, theme parks, and entertainment venues. The qualification prepares you for roles in lighting and sound, music industry operations, entertainment technical operations, staging, wardrobe, scenery and set construction, and live production environments.
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