Required skills

problemsolving skills sufficient to make valid determinations of a performers ability to perform a planned hazardous action sequence involving animals based on experience observation and awareness of relevant industry codes and legislative requirements

teamwork skills that demonstrate an understanding of the collective nature of screen productions especially where a number of hazardous action sequences are occurring simultaneously during screen productions

communication skills sufficient to

engage with relevant screen production cast and crew through designated verbal and nonverbal communication channels

interpret call sheets scripts artistic direction production schedules technical reports safety briefings and licensing and regulatory documents

explain specific skills requirements of hazardous action sequences to cast and crew in order to minimise risk to all staff and animals involved

organisational and planning skills sufficient to

implement licensing and government regulatory requirements and emergency veterinary and medical service procedures

use information management systems that address safety and security

establish parameters in delivery of sequences that maximise continuity

contribute to the planning set up rehearsal execution evaluation and bump out associated with hazardous action sequences involving a range of animals and other performers

welldeveloped selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and in adverse situations

contribute to accurate appropriate and timely records and documentation

meet production deadlines and schedules

document own performance and skills in the context of promoting oneself for future employment

technical skills sufficient to

use documentation systems that support production requirements in relation to hazardous action sequences involving animals

select and apply movements and procedures appropriate to the effective control of animals and the genre of screen production

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

familiarity with screen production techniques camera positions and equipment

organisational culture etiquette and structure and roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in screen productions

issues and challenges that arise in executing hazardous action sequences involving animals

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency veterinary and medical services

communication channels employed on location

safety implications regarding all camera sound and lighting equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences involving animals

safety practices required to remove isolate or minimise hazards on set

relevant OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to safe transport and use of animals and other sets props and armour

common industry hazards in relation to working with animals their potential for causing harm and strategies for minimising potential harm to human and nonhuman performers

applied knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television and animal welfare codes

specific licensing requirements for stunt coordinators and fight directors as identified in the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance MEAA and film industry codes of practice

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

safe execution of hazardous action sequences involving animals that demonstrate

compliance with all licensing regulatory and industry codes of practice and safety regulations

safe work practices

understanding of screen production processes in relation to performing hazardous action sequences involving animals

ability to follow correct procedures in relation to setting up performing and evaluating hazardous action sequences involving animals

ability to make judgements based on the degree of risk associated with hazardous action sequences involving animals

effective verbal and written communication skills in the context of executing hazardous action sequences involving animals

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of hazardous action sequences involving animals are covered and that all MEAA requirements are met

Assessment should occur wherever possible in an integrated manner with similar hazardous action sequences units that support learners to meet relevant licensing and regulatory requirements

Assessment must also ensure

access to a real or simulated workplace environment that reproduces all the elements of a production requiring hazardous action sequences involving animals

access to regulatory information as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as heshe prepares for and performs hazardous action sequences involving animals

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBPMGB Apply risk management techniques

BSBPMG407B Apply risk management techniques

CUFHAZA Perform hazardous action sequences using vehicles

CUFHAZ401A Perform hazardous action sequences using vehicles

CUFHAZA Perform hazardous action sequences involving fights and falls

CUFHAZ402A Perform hazardous action sequences involving fights and falls

CUFHAZA Perform hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

CUFHAZ403A Perform hazardous action sequences involving natural elements.

Relevant personnel may include:

Locations may include:

Animals used in productions may include:

Regulatory requirements may include:

Information may include:

Cues may be:

Reasons to abort sequences may include:

Warm-up activities may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Productions may include: