CCSSL11
Rig and check lighting equipment
Overview
This standard is about rigging the lighting equipment for a production and
making sure it is ready for focusing and plotting. It covers your ability to rig
lighting equipment and accessories. You must assemble the equipment and
accessories correctly. You need to rig the lighting equipment and accessories
safely and according to the lighting plan. You must clearly label everything and
finally test the equipment to make sure it is working electrically. It also covers
your ability to cable up and confirm the readiness of the installation for focusing
and plotting. You must safely access the equipment and connect it to the
correct and safe electrical sources. You must route, fix and dress all cables
neatly. You should test the equipment via the control circuits and deal correctly
with any faults.
CCSSL11 Rig and check lighting equipment
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CCSSL11
Rig and check lighting equipment
Performance
criteria
You must be able to:
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
CCSSL11 Rig and check lighting equipment
assemble all items of lighting equipment and accessories correctly for
the lighting rig
select the correct rigging positions to rig the lighting equipment and
accessories safely and in a way that will make focusing efficient and
effective
clearly label all lighting equipment and accessories according to the
requirements of the lighting plan
safely test all the lighting equipment to make sure it is working electrically
and follow approved procedures for dealing with identified faults
safely access the lighting equipment
securely connect the lighting equipment to safe and correct electrical
sources according to the requirements of the lighting plan
route, fix and tidy all cables, minimising the risk of damage
correctly address data driven devices
test the lighting equipment through the control circuits according to
approved procedures, and report any identified faults
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CCSSL11
Rig and check lighting equipment
Knowledge and
understanding
You need to know and
understand:
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
CCSSL11 Rig and check lighting equipment
the importance of correct rigging for later focusing
how to assemble the lighting equipment and accessories according to
the requirements of the plan
awareness of safe working loads
how to rig and position lighting equipment
the importance of clear labelling and how to carry this out
why it is important to test lighting equipment prior to flying and how to do
so safely
approved procedures for dealing with faults
health and safety requirements covering the assembly and rigging of
lighting equipment
safe use of access equipment and health and safety requirements when
working at height
safe practice for the connection of lighting equipment, appropriate to the
environment, including the use of correct size cables and plugs for the
load
connecting to single and three phase supplies to the correct regulatory
standard and the risks involved in three phase supplies
reasons for earth bonding of metal structures, scenery and other
components and when to do this
how to connect lighting equipment according to the requirements of the
lighting plan and the use of `hard patches'
awareness of `soft patches'
correct practice regarding single and three phase electrical supplies
faults that are likely to occur once the equipment is connected to control
circuits and how to deal with these safely and correctly
basic principles of fault diagnosis
how to test temporary electrical supplies and assess their suitability
correctly
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CCSSL11
Rig and check lighting equipment
Developed by
Creative and Cultural Skills
Version number
1
Date approved
April 2011
Indicative review
date
April 2016
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating
organisation
Creative and Cultural Skills
Original URN
CCSSL11
Relevant
occupations
Engineering; Performing Arts; Crafts, creative arts and design; Artistic and
Literary Occupations; Electrical Trades
Suite
Technical Theatre & Live Performance (Sound & Lighting); Live Events
Key words
Technical Theatre; Live Performance; Live Events; Exhibitions; Lighting;
Rigging; Live Events; Exhibitions;
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