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240 indicative hours
Course Description
Course Description
The Entertainment Industry Curriculum Framework is based on a qualification and units of competency contained in the nationally endorsed CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package. The AQF VET qualifications available in the Entertainment Industry Curriculum Framework and deliverable here at WCCS are:
· CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services
· Statement of Attainment towards CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services
The full course consists of:
Eight mandatory focus areas
A range of elective units of competency which can be selected from the stream not already undertaken and/or the HSC elective pool of HSC Content
Specialisation units (makeup, sound reinforcement and maintain physical production elements)
A minimum of 70 hours work-placement.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Students undertaking the 240 indicative hour course from the Entertainment Industry Curriculum Framework must address all of the mandatory focus areas. The Entertainment Industry Curriculum Framework mandatory focus areas are:
Audio
Customer service
Lighting
Safety
Staging
Vision
Working in the entertainment industry and workplace.
The remainder of the course is taken up with elective units of competency and work placement.
Does Entertainment Industry count towards an ATAR?
Does Entertainment Industry count towards an ATAR?
Yes, it does count towards an ATAR.
What do I have to wear for Entertainment?
What do I have to wear for Entertainment?
If you study Entertainment, you will be provided with a back-of-house uniform: a WCCS black polo-shirt. You will also be required to wear your fully enclosed leather safety shoes for all practical lessons and events.
Do I have to do work placement?
Do I have to do work placement?
Yes. Work Placement is a NESA mandated/compulsory requirement for the HSC. 70-hours, or two weeks work placement is required for every 240-hour VET Course.
When will I do work placement?
When will I do work placement?
Work placement can happen at any time throughout the course. Our school works very closely with our work placement service provider (WPSP), SouthWest Connect who arrange work placements for all schools in the Fairfield-Liverpool local government area. Wherever possible, we try and arrange for you to complete all your work placement hours during Year 11. Most students will complete work placement in Term 3 and 4 of Year 11, however, a few students may have to wait until Term 1 of Year 12 to finish work placement.
I already have a part-time job in the industry. Do I still have to do work placement?
I already have a part-time job in the industry. Do I still have to do work placement?
Yes - you will be required to do work placement in industry. However, if you have a part-time job in industry, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for up to 50%, or 35-hours of work placement. Ask your teacher, for more information about the RPL process. RPL is not guaranteed, so you may still be required to do the full amount of work placement.
How much practical work is there?
How much practical work is there?
Entertainment is a Category B subject, so it is highly practical in nature. The amount of practical work depends on the unit of competency being studied. Some units have more practical work than others. Generally speaking, you will do practical work once a week, or every double lesson.
What pathways and/or opportunities exist in the industry post high school?
What pathways and/or opportunities exist in the industry post high school?
There are many pathways and opportunities within the industry. Students have pursued further studies through TAFE, NIDA and university, while some pursued a job career straight after school.
Will I get to go on excursions?
Will I get to go on excursions?
Yes, we go every year. Theatrical performances encapsulate all the elements of productions. In the past we’ve seen Wicked, The Lion King, A Chorus Line, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, etc.
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