Unit Set Information
Construction and Design
VET Stream
Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code VSAABR
This nationally recognised qualification prepares students with a range of knowledge and skills to enter the performing arts industry. The course includes aspects of set and properties construction including metal fabrication, scenic painting, and technical and general drawing, as well as fundamental design skills. Students gain hands-on experience in handling scenery, flying, and general stagecraft skills of the mechanist, and are closely involved in the practical work of live production on a regular basis.
Disclaimer
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to attend an interview. Students must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to develop solutions in at least one technical area, and/or provide a body of work demonstrating skills in at least one technical area. .
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Jason GARBENIS
Related Careers
Props Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Set Supervisor, Line Manager, Scenic Art Supervisor, Workshop Manager (Sets and Props)
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in the film, television, theatre, festival, performing arts and allied entertainment industries, depending on the area of specialisation.
VET Stream Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Industry Knowledge | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
WHS | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
White Card | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Work Safely at Heights | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights |
Costume | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACOS412 | Make costume accessories |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Manage Complex Projects | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects |
Manage People and Performance | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
CAD 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings |
Year 1 - VET Full
Drawing | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADRA502 | Investigate drawing materials and processes |
Production 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA311 | Assist with production operations for live performances |
Flying | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASTA413 | Operate flying systems |
Props 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPRP511 | Design props |
Set Construction | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASET401 | Make sets |
Design | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUADES511 | Implement design solutions |
Scenic Art | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPAI512 | Investigate painting materials and processes |
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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