Learn to work at senior technician and management level in the live event and audiovisual industries.
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The Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services will enable you to adapt to a wide variety of live production environments and employment opportunities both locally and internationally.
Our graduates work for large and small-scale festivals, live music venues, theatres and production studios, as well as in AV support for education and sales.
Training is industry-driven, with content delivered by practising professionals and guest tutors from the entertainment arts industry.
The curriculum incorporates site visits to iconic Melbourne venues such as Hamer Hall and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) to explore how large-scale entertainment venues operate behind the scenes.
Meet RMIT students Rowena Wise and Xavier Gomez as they take you on their journey of working on Collide. This is an award-winning, cross-disciplinary project that involves staff and students working together with industry partners over a number of days.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
As a student in this diploma, you will learn by doing and will be taught in purpose-built specialist studios using world-class, industry standard software and equipment.
You will learn not only technical skills in lighting, sound and vision, but important work-ready skills like project management techniques, scheduling and crew management.
Our teaching staff have all had many years of professional experience and have helped our students obtain internships with productions and organisations such as:
Students will work on diverse and exciting events such as Collide, a series of live music productions performed and recorded in RMIT’s media precinct. Throughout the production, students coordinate and operate everything from lighting, sound and camera to the post-production of videos for the participating musicians.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this qualification and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
In semester one you will learn to shoot different screen content, set-up and operate sound, vision and lighting systems, as well as manage teams, and establish workplace safety.
In semester two you will explore complex event technology design for sound, lighting and vision systems, as well as projection mapping on different surfaces like building facades. You will also develop specialist technical skills like sound balancing and hybrid broadcast streaming.
You will apply this knowledge in your Work integrated learning (WIL) subject, which forms an integral part of your studies. The skills you develop throughout the year will be put to use and assessed in a workplace context.
The WIL nominated subject for this diploma focuses on the installation and management of a lighting system. Through this experience you will gain exposure to a range of advanced processes, lighting hardware and interconnectivity standards. You will work on an industry-based project with entertainment professionals in teams, gaining invaluable experiences, contacts and feedback.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Skilled technicians and event project managers are in high demand both nationally and internationally. Our graduates are highly regarded by industry and often gain paid employment with the same organisations they intern with.
Graduates of the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services also have the opportunity to gain a six-month paid internship with MCEC, as well as pathways into a number of Melbourne venues and audiovisual companies. Graduates of the program are highly regarded and sought-after in industry.Potential career outcomes for graduates of this diploma include:
International work opportunities exist all over the world for live event professionals. From festivals like Edinburgh Fringe to theatre productions in London or concerts in Berlin, technical specialists play a crucial role in ensuring all live productions run smoothly.
In addition to the many international opportunities that exist for live production technicians, there are many national events that require the same expertise, such as Darwin Festival in the N.T., Adelaide Fringe Festival in South Australia, Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland and Vivid Sydney to name just a few.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Please note that in Semester 2, 2022 this offering is part-time only.
Applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:
OR
NOTE: Applicants who have successfully completed the Certfiicate IV in Screen and Media are not required to complete the Selection Task.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
You must complete and submit the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services selection task.
Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until this date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task |
|---|---|
| All applicants | 6 July 2022 |
Applicants are required to provide written responses to the following questions.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Graduates of this course will be eligible for exemptions from the courses below, subject to meeting the entry requirements.
For more information, explore our Pathway finder, or contact Study@RMIT.
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
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*The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) rates for 2023 have been delayed by the Australian Government. The fee information will be published when they are available.
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
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*The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) rates for 2023 have been delayed by the Australian Government. The fee information will be published when they are available.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2022* is $315.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.
If your VET Student Loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees on your behalf, up to the maximum loan amount for your program.
Your VET Student Loan becomes part of your VETSL debt. You will start repaying your accumulated VETSL debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is adjusted each year (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information see VET Student Loans or Study Assist.
If your program is eligible for the VET Student Loan scheme and has a loan cap that doesn’t cover the total amount of the tuition fees for your program, then you’ll need to pay RMIT the difference by the due date once you exceed the cap.
It’s easy for you to keep track of your VET Student Loan debt, and you can choose to make upfront payments at any time before the census date.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.