Course providers in Mackay
The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations) is for anyone in a business service role and requires hands-on operational skills. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to manage budgets, financial plans, financial compliance, payroll, business resources, recruitment and onboarding, records and administrative systems. You’ll also gain management level skills in critical thinking, leadership, communication. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements and enrolment centres near you.
Learn moreThe Visual Design: Transform course provides essential theoretical and practical skills for a career in visual design. It helps develop creative instincts into industry-ready expertise, preparing students for diverse opportunities in the field. This course focuses on problem-solving through visual communication, equipping students with the tools to create impactful designs. With a strong foundation in design principles, students gain the skills needed to produce compelling visual solutions that engage audiences and meet industry demands.
Learn moreWant to develop your artistic and technical photography skills?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a photographer, our Professionals course option provides additional lessons that shows you how to turn photography into a thriving business - with insights from leading industry professionals.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Want to develop your artistic and technical photography skills?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a photographer, our Professionals course option provides additional lessons that shows you how to turn photography into a thriving business - with insights from leading industry professionals.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Want to develop your artistic and technical photography skills?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a photographer, our Professionals course option provides additional lessons that shows you how to turn photography into a thriving business - with insights from leading industry professionals.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Want to develop your artistic and technical photography skills?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a photographer, our Professionals course option provides additional lessons that shows you how to turn photography into a thriving business - with insights from leading industry professionals.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Looking to kickstart your photography career?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
Once you've got the art and craft of photography down pat, you'll learn how to turn your talents into a thriving business - with insights from a range of pro photographers.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn how to turn photography into a thriving business, including building an online portfolio, brand and marketing strategy, pricing and quoting, communicating with clients and managing creative projects from start to finish.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals, and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Looking to kickstart your photography career?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
Once you've got the art and craft of photography down pat, you'll learn how to turn your talents into a thriving business - with insights from a range of pro photographers.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn how to turn photography into a thriving business, including building an online portfolio, brand and marketing strategy, pricing and quoting, communicating with clients and managing creative projects from start to finish.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals, and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Looking to kickstart your photography career?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
Once you've got the art and craft of photography down pat, you'll learn how to turn your talents into a thriving business - with insights from a range of pro photographers.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn how to turn photography into a thriving business, including building an online portfolio, brand and marketing strategy, pricing and quoting, communicating with clients and managing creative projects from start to finish.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals, and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Looking to kickstart your photography career?
In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine your photos with post-production software and techniques used by the pros.
Once you've got the art and craft of photography down pat, you'll learn how to turn your talents into a thriving business - with insights from a range of pro photographers.
Who’s It For?
- You want to learn essential photography skills: how to master your camera and lens, how to compose thoughtful photographs, how to use light and colour to create different stylistic effects, how to develop your unique photography style, and how to refine your images with editing software and techniques used by the pros.
- You want to learn how to turn photography into a thriving business, including building an online portfolio, brand and marketing strategy, pricing and quoting, communicating with clients and managing creative projects from start to finish.
- You want to learn directly from inspiring photographers from a range of photography genres and styles and watch how photography concepts are put into action.
- You want self-paced online learning that includes engaging videos, activities, case studies, resources, community discussions and livestream workshops and webinars.
Partners
This course has been designed and delivered in collaboration with:
Christina Simons, an award-winning international documentary photographer who has worked in the visual arts industry for over 25 years. Her work focuses on humanitarian issues and cultural diversity and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian UK. Her passion for human rights has also led her to work with several NGOs such as the Medicines Sans Frontiers and UNICEF.
Richard Whitfield, an award-winning editorial, corporate and advertising photographer best known for his sophisticated lighting techniques. Richard’s most notable portraits include Sir Richard Branson, Sophie Monk, Geoffrey Rush and former PM Kevin Rudd. As a business success coach, Richard assists individuals to define their life and career goals, and build their employability and entrepreneurial skills in this highly competitive field.
Digital Badge & Certificate of Completion
At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge (issued by Credly). This is a fantastic way to verify your knowledge and skills and stand out from the crowd to potential employers - simply add them to your LinkedIn profile, personal website or resume!
Entry requirements
Entry requirements set by ASQA are the basic qualifications and criteria that students must meet before enrolling in a nationally recognised course.
These requirements ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to undertake this course.
- There are no formal academic requirements
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Stage Technician
A Stage Technician helps out with multiple jobs during a stage production or performance. You might position or operate lighting or sound equipment...
Audio Visual Technician
An Audio Visual Technician operates equipment on film, television, radio or stage productions. You might be involved in recording footage, ensuring...
Lighting Technician
A Lighting Technician ensures film, television and stage productions have appropriate lighting. You might control the overall light during producti...
Production Assistant
A Production Assistant supports other crew members working on film, television or stage productions. Your tasks will vary depending on the project...
Props Assistant
A Props Assistant creates and manages props and staging elements used in entertainment productions. You’ll be part of a stage crew working on film,...
Stage Manager
A Stage Manager is a vital role within the performing arts, primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing the entire production process, en...
Sound Technician
A Sound Technician uses audio equipment during performances such as television, movies, radio, digital content or live concerts and stage shows. Yo...
Theatre Technician
A Theatre Technician is responsible for the technical support and operation of various theatre systems, including audio-visual equipment, lighting,...
More about Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
The Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services offers students in Mackay the chance to dive deep into the world of live performance and event production. This qualification is recognised both locally and nationally, making it an excellent pathway for those looking to build a career in this dynamic industry. By engaging with this course, students will develop essential skills and knowledge that are critical in the creative arts and entertainment sectors.
Students can expect to gain practical experience that prepares them for various exciting roles such as an Audio Visual Technician, Lighting Technician, and Stage Manager. The comprehensive curriculum covers both theoretical concepts and hands-on training, allowing students to work on real projects within Mackay's vibrant arts scene. This real-world exposure is invaluable for building a competitive edge in job applications.
Being situated in Mackay, students have unique access to the region’s growing events calendar, which includes performances, festivals, and exhibitions. This locale provides abundant opportunities for learners to demonstrate their skills as a Production Assistant or Stage Technician. The practical components of the course are tailored to prepare students for these roles in their future careers, ensuring they are ready to contribute to live productions of all types.
Furthermore, exploring avenues such as Festival Producer or Exhibition Designer expands potential career pathways even further. With a focus on developing a versatile skill set, graduates will find themselves well-equipped to adapt to the evolving needs of the industry. The course aligns itself with various fields of study, including Creative Arts, Fashion and Music and Screen and Media, enriching the educational experience.
Ultimately, the Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services not only enhances technical abilities but also cultivates confidence, creativity, and collaboration among peers. As Mackay continues to thrive as a hub for arts and culture, enrolling in this programme is an investment in your future. Whether you aspire to be a Theatre Technician or a Props Assistant, this qualification paves the way for a fulfilling career in live production and technical services. Start your journey today and turn your passion into a profession!
