Melbourne Polytechnic

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

To assess applicants meet Entry Requirements - It is required that candidates undergo an interview before offer of a place can be made. When booking an interview, applicants are asked to submit:

• Resume or CV which includes evidence of technical skills and previous experience in at least one of the areas of live production: sound, lighting, stage management, prop making, set building.
• A written statement with the reasons for wanting to undertake course. Approx. 100 words.
• Photograph of themselves – head and shoulders only.

To enter this qualification, individuals must provide evidence of their skills in live production and technical services and the ability to:

• develop solutions in at least one technical area
• give evidence of previous work, demonstrating skills in at least one technical area
• respond effectively to workplace challenges and requirements in line with current industry standards
• apply knowledge of trends and traditions in at least one technical area. This evidence could be any of the following: involvement in school or amateur productions, professional work experience, assisting or managing events.