1. The Key Purpose of the standards within this suite has been agreed as

"To carry out technical activities which enable production requirements to be met".

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 

2. There has been discussion about aspects of interpreting and planning set installation.

Do you think we need a standalone standard for this?

Yes

No

 

3. The following title was updated from

Interpret and plan special effects for live productions

to

Interpret and plan effects for live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

4. Experts suggested that the following NOS, Install and test electrical/electronic equipment for live productions, should be removed as the content is already covered in Connect temporary electrical systems.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

5. Experts suggested that the fitting of wireless equipment (not to performers) should be covered in the following NOS - CCSTTL29 Set up lighting, control systems and accessories for live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

6. The title of the standard Prepare effects for live productions has been changed to Prepare and install stage electricals and effects for live productions and the contents have been updated accordingly.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

7. Experts suggested that standard CCSTL24, Carry out rigging and de-rigging for live productions, covers two aspects of the roles so therefore should be split into two separate standards – one for 'Plan and prepare rigging' and the other one 'Set up and carry out rigging'.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

8. Experts suggested that CCSTL40, Support the rehearsal process, is not within the technician’s remit but more the role of the stage manager / assistant stage manager.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

9. The title of the standard CCSTL41, Monitor changes during technical rehearsal, has been changed to Implement required changes following the technical rehearsal. The content has also been updated to reflect this aspect of the technician's role in relation to the technical rehearsals.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

10. Experts suggested the removal of standard CCSTTL58, Clean up own work area, as this aspect of the technicians role is covered in each specialist NOS. eg flying, lighting, etc.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

11. Experts confirmed that the standard CCSTL55 Keep up to date with developments in materials, techniques and technology for live productions should be replaced by SKSCMGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 
12. The previous set of NOS had no coverage of automation. We have now included the following new NOS in this suite to cover automation and stage machinery for technician roles. 
  • Prepare and install automation and stage machinery
  • Operate automation and stage machinery for live productions
  • Oversee the set up of automation and stage machinery

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 13. Experts suggested the removal of the NOS Plot, rehearse and operate stage electricals and special effects as the content of this is already covered in Prepare and install stage electricals and effects for live productions. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

14. A new NOS has been drafted to cover pre-show checks, Complete pre-show checks and show run. 

Do you agree?

Yes

No

15. To cover the sound rehearsal aspect of the role, should we create a new NOS titled Check sound during technical rehearsals for this content?

Yes

No

16. Currently we have a NOS titled CSTTL51 Oversee technical production work for live productions to cover content for technical supervision. Do you agree this is a technical or stage management role and that we need to retain the NOS?

Yes

No

All NOS that do not cover technician roles have been proposed for removal. These will be retained and will be reviewed and updated as part of the most relevant suites going forward. Please see the list of removed NOS below:

Design and craft specific NOS

  • CCSTTL1 Develop early set designs for live productions
  • CCSTTL2 Develop lighting designs for live productions
  • CCSTTL3 Develop sound designs for live productions
  • CCSTTL4 Design visuals for live productions
  • CCSTTL5 Plan set construction for live productions
  • CCSTTL10 Prepare drawings to communicate designs
  • CCSTTL11 Provide design information to enable drawings to be produced
  • CCSTTL19 Record sound for use in live productions
  • CCSTTL20 Produce visuals for live productions
  • CCSTTL14 Source materials and equipment for set and prop construction
  • CCSSM2 Source props, materials and equipment
  • CCSTTL17 Interpret designs for sets and props
  • CCSTTL18 Make and finish sets
  • CCSTTL37 Ensure sound meets requirements during rehearsal – sound designer

Stage/set specific NOS

  • CCSTTL34 Get in, fit up and get out for live productions
  • CCSTTL35 Ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles
  • CCSTTL43 Prepare stage area for live productions

Production/Tour Management specific NOS

  • CCSTTL12 Plan the get in, fit up and get out process for live productions
  • CCSTTL13 Agree venues and incoming productions
  • CCSTTL22 Plan, schedule and manage maintenance of buildings and equipment
  • CCSTTL42 Manage stage and off-stage areas during live productions
  • CCSTTL50 Manage ongoing live productions
  • CCSTTL52 Make arrangements to tour productions and receive incoming tours
  • CCSTTL53 Support company members on touring productions
  • GW5 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries
  • SKSPUB4 Manage outsourced services and external people
  • CFAOP3 Recruit people for your business
  • CCSTTL54 Induct staff and freelancers into venue and production requirements
  • CCSTTL56 Present information about your work to visitors
  • PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operations
  • CCSAPLE36 Embrace diversity in your service provision 

17. Please add any other, further comments or suggestions in the box below.

 

You can now review each of the standards by clicking on the name.

For all the standards you can use the buttons at the top of the page to say whether overall you are happy or not with that content.

Standards with a title in italics and followed by an * are imported from other suites of standards and are not under review.

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If you have any questions, please email Krisztina.Biliczky@screenskills.com

National Occupational Standards for Theatre and Live Productions – Technical

Key Role - Interpret designs and develop/plan set up

Key function 2nd level function Standards
Interpret designs and plan NEW Plan automation and stage machinery NEW Set up automation and stage machinery for live productions
Plan lighting and effects CCSTTL6 Interpret and plan lighting for live productions
CCSTTL7 Interpret and plan effects for live productions
Plan visuals CCSTTL8 Interpret and plan visuals for live productions
Plan sound  CCSTTL9 Interpret and plan sound for live productions
Plan the get in, fit up and get our process for live productions  CCSTTL12 Plan the get in, fit up and get out process for live productions

Key Role - Implement technical designs

Key function 2nd level function Standards
Source components for lighting sound and visuals Source lighting, visuals and effects CCSTTL15 Source lighting, visuals and effects equipment and consumables
Source sound equipment CCSTTL16 Source and obtain sound equipment
Rig and de-rig Rig and de-rig CCSTTL24 Carry out rigging and de-rigging for live productions
Oversee rigging and derigging CCSTTL25 Oversee rigging and de-rigging activity for live productions
Rig and check lighting CCSTTL26 Prepare and rig lighting equipment  
Connect, install and test production equipment  Connect temporary electrical systems   CCSTTL27 Connect temporary electrical systems and equipment
Operate and maintain generators SKSL11 Install, operate and fault find on generators
Set up lighting and sound Set up lighting CCSTTL29 Set up lighting, control systems and accessories for live productions
Set up sound equipment CCSTTL30 Set up and check sound equipment for live productions
Fit wireless equipment CCSTTL31 Fit wireless equipment to performers
Fly and install components CCSTTL32 Set up flying and install flown components for live productions
Oversee flying and installing of components CCSTTL33 Oversee the set up of flying and installing flown components for live productions
Set up effects  Prepare effects CCSTTL21 Prepare and install stage electricals and effects for live productions
NEW Set up automation and stage machinery  Install automation and stage machinery NEW Set up automation and stage machinery for live productions
Oversee automation and stage machinery installation NEW Oversee the set up of automation and set machinery for live productions
Rehearse technical aspects of productions Plot and rehearse lighting CCSTTL36 Plot and rehearse lighting for live productions
Rehearse sound  
Rehearse stage electrics and effects CCSTTL21 Prepare and install stage electricals and effects for live productions
Rehearse visuals CCSTTL39 Check and confirm that visuals meet requirements during rehearsal
Support the rehearsal process Support rehearsals and monitor rehearsal decisions CCSTTL41 Implement required changes following the technical rehearsal

Key Role - Support technical delivery of theatre and live productions 

Key function 2nd level function Standards
Operate technical aspects of productions Operate flying CCSTTL44 Operate flying for live productions
Operate follow spot CCSTTL45 Operate follow spot during live productions
Operate automation NEW Operate automation and stage machinery for live productions
Operate lighting  CCSTTL46 Operate lighting during live productions
Operate sound CCSTTL47 Operate sound for live productions
Operate effects CCSTTL48 Operate effects for live productions
Operate visuals CCSTTL49 Operate visuals during live productions
Complete preshow checks NEW Complete pre-show checks and show run
Maintain scenic components, flying systems and props  Maintain components and equipment CCSTTL23 Maintain scenic components, flying systems and props

Key Role - Manage live production operations

Key function 2nd level function Standards
Supervise technical operations Supervise a technical area CCSTTL51 Oversee technical production work for live productions
Manage budgets for own work area SKSCMGS5 Manage budgets in the creative industries
Manage own work Work effectively SKSCMGS3 Manage your work in the creative industries
Keep yourself up to date with industry changes and developments SKSCMGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries
Organise, store and retrieve assets, data and information SKSCMGS15 Organise, store and retrieve assets, data and information in the creative industries
Manage self as freelancer SKSCMGS1 Manage and market your services in the creative industries
Work with other people Maintain work relationships SKSCMGS10 Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries
Contribute to safeguarding CCSCCS17 Contribute to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults 
Promote diversity in organisation INSML008 Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion in your organisation 
Comply with legislation, processes and procedures Work safely PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Assess risks PROHSS6 Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace
Respond to emergencies and security breaches CCSCVO14 Respond to incidents and emergencies
Lift and handle loads EUSRA115 Perform manual handling and lifting of loads
Work at height CCSTTL57 Work at height
Manage environmental impact of work INSML039 Manage the environmental and social impacts of your work