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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish production parameters
  2. Oversee preparation for productions
  3. Run productions
  4. Finalise productions

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

deliver clear briefings to cast and crew

give timely and clear instructions cues and time counts

meet and greet studio guests

interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

liaise with a wide range of production staff

complete routine workplace documentation

interpret production schedules and running sheets

supervise studio floor crew

technical skills sufficient to

use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications

communicate effectively in a live production environment using twoway communication equipment

initiative and flexibility sufficient to

deal efficiently with conflict and unexpected problems during live productions

balance conflicting needs when negotiating solutions to production matters

manage a range of tasks concurrently

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

make decisions within own level of responsibility and authority

welldeveloped organisational and administrative skills

Required knowledge

creative elements of productions

OHS and public safety procedures sufficient to maintain a safe studio production environment

industry knowledge including

roles within and structure of the film and television industry

role and features of technologies and equipment used to shoot film and television productions

industrial awards and workplace agreements in relation to working hours and conditions

phases of the production process

duty of care to colleagues and general public

Evidence Required

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

effective coordination of all aspects of a production intended for broadcast on more than one occasion

ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously

knowledge of the roles responsibilities and chain of command within the relevant media sector

welldeveloped verbal communication skills

sound knowledge of OHS regulations and procedures in the context of floor managing a studio shoot

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to production situations requiring a floor manager

interaction with a cast and crew typically involved in productions intended for broadcast

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

observation of the candidate floor managing a studio shoot to assess candidates ability to supervise studio floor crew and interact appropriately with talent and other personnel

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

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFDRTA Direct television programs and segments

CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments

CUESMTB Organise and facilitate rehearsals

CUESMT10B Organise and facilitate rehearsals.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Production requirements may include:

audio

audio visual

camera

catering

child care

costume

hair and/or wigs

lighting

make-up

props

sets

special effects

transport.

Relevant personnel may include:

camera personnel

director

lighting personnel

performers:

cast

talent

presenters

contestants

extras

producer

production staff

sound personnel

technical director

technical producer

other technical/specialist staff.

Potential problems may include:

equipment failure

inappropriate audience behaviour

no-shows of equipment, performers or crew

poor weather conditions

punctuality of cast, extras and crew

technical.

Productions may include:

commercials

films

live or pre-recorded television productions, including:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport

news

current affairs

game or quiz shows

forums or special events

music videos.

Pre-production technical checks may include:

camera

communication systems, e.g.:

microphones

headphones

lighting

sound.

OHS and public safety legislative requirements may include:

commonwealth, state and territory regulations

relevant local government rules and regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice.

Information on call sheets may include:

call times, which may depend on requirements, such as:

hot camera time

rehearsal time

reshoot

make-up

wardrobe

cast names and contact telephone numbers

client

crew names and contact telephone numbers

equipment

job

locations

shooting dates

wet weather contingencies

wrap times.

Designated areas may include:

green room

make-up

special effects

wardrobe.

Content of audience briefings may include:

action or responses required of audience at specific points in the production

emergency procedures

safety requirements

timing of the show

what happens during filming

when the program will be aired.

Instructions and cues may include:

changes to shoot or production schedule

cues may also be:

hand signals

visual, e.g. light or torch

verbal

computer-based

instructions from control room to studio floor

stand-bys.