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Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services

This certificate is the usual way into backstage and technical work in live entertainment, the crews who set up staging, run lighting and sound, build sets and keep a show moving on the night.

Illustration of a person working as audiovisual technician
  • Study mode: On campus
  • Course code: CUA30425

Where you can study this course

Where

  • TAFE NSW

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    40 campuses
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    What students say

    Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.

  • TAFE Queensland

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    Campuses
    Mt Gravatt
    Duration
    Not stated by provider
    Study mode
    On campus
    Full fee
    $7,260

    What students say

    Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.

  • The National Institute of Dramatic Art

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    NIDA - National Institute of Dramatic Art
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    What students say

    Students speak highly of the facilities and campus, with many also praising the trainers and teaching, and some valuing the course content.

  • Halo Nation Training Pty Ltd

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Last reviewed 20 September 2026.

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Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.

  • Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:

  • an interest in live entertainment and what happens backstage
  • a willingness to pitch in as part of a crew
  • practical hands on skills with tools and equipment
  • good communication and a calm head under pressure

What will you learn?

You build hands-on skills in one or more areas such as audio, lighting, staging or scenic construction, alongside the working habits the industry runs on: planning your own tasks, meeting tight schedules and working as part of a production team. It's written for people starting out, so no prior experience or formal entry requirement applies, and graduates typically begin in assistant or crew roles and work their way up.

  • Organising your own work
  • Working in creative industries
  • Planning an arts career
  • Collaborative production projects

Units of competency (4 core, 11 elective)

The qualification is made up of 15 units. Everyone completes the 4 core units below, and the remaining 11 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Career pathways

Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.

Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).