This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the film, television, radio and digital media industries.
Job roles
Animation/visual effects designer
Producer
Producer/presenter
Production manager
Cinematographer.
Packaging Rules |
Total number of units = 15 5 core units 10 elective units 8 electiveunits must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B and/or Group C units listed below. The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same level. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from an Advanced Diploma level qualification. No more than 2electiveunits each may be selected from either the Group B or Group C units. No more than 4elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units Communication
Creative thinking
Industry context
Management
OHS
Group A units Animation and digital effects
Audio/sound
Broadcasting
Camera/cinematography
Compliance
Construction
Creative thinking
Design
Directing
Financial management
Governance
Human resource management
ICT use
Industry context
Innovation
Lighting
Management
OHS
On-air presentation
Post-production
Production planning and management
Research
Rigging/Dogging
Sustainability
Workforce development
Writing
Group B units International trade (no more than two units may be chosen from this competency field)
Group C units Marketing (no more than two units may be chosen from this competency field)
Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow. Producer Core units plus:
Production manager Core units plus:
Animation/visual effects designer Core units plus:
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Producer/presenter Core units plus:
Cinematographer Core units plus:
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Qualification pathways
Prerequisites
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Not applicable.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Information on occupational licensing and its intersection with vocational education and training can be found in Licensing Line News at www.licensinglinenews.com.
Pre-requisite Units
Code and title | Pre-requisite units required |
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production | CUFANM310A Create 3D digital models |
CUFANM501A Create 3D digital character animation | CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations |
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by production managers based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | writing presentation information in a range of styles for different target audiences communicating central ideas of a message in an informative and engaging manner using verbal and non-verbal techniques during a presentation to sustain participant engagement developing and participating in industry or community networks delivering clear briefings to cast and crew during rehearsals completing workplace documentation compiling both written and verbal reports in relation to production equipment and requirements negotiating with a wide range of production personnel and external suppliers and service providers |
Teamwork | demonstrating leadership qualities in the context of managing a production team recruiting and selecting personnel for production teams interacting effectively with people with diverse interests and needs fostering a cooperative team environment |
Problem-solving | troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during all phases of the production process resolving conflicts that typically arise during rehearsals with various stakeholders taking action to ensure a safe work environment |
Initiative and enterprise | working with the possibilities and limitations of staging and technical elements identifying and accommodating factors that may have an adverse impact on production schedules interpreting and acting on script changes managing a range of tasks concurrently |
Planning and organising | preparing presentations managing projects researching and finding appropriate rehearsal facilities coordinating rehearsals preparing production schedules that take all resource factors into account establishing and managing production requirements and resources identifying and managing risk factors managing budgets |
Self-management | working to deadlines managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results providing appropriate and timely documentation managing and marketing oneself as a freelancer managing own finances |
Learning | keeping up to date with industry developments and trends seeking expert advice as required |
Technology | using scheduling software overseeing the installation of production equipment and facilities using routine word processing and database applications in the context of completing workplace documentation |
