This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise safe performance of hazardous action sequences during screen productions.
It applies to individuals directly involved in the planning and execution of hazardous action sequences. They check the planning, set-up, rehearsal, performance and review of hazardous action sequences comply with screen safety reports and industry codes of practice. They take overall responsibility for minimising risk to cast and crew.
Coordinators of hazardous action sequences require a broad range of licences, certificates and gradings. Check with the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) for other specific requirements.
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Evidence Required
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ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Plan execution of hazardous action sequences
1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, check whether planned hazardous action sequences can be safely filmed in line with technical and script requirements
1.2 Inspect locations to determine suitable camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences
1.3 Identify skills needed to perform sequences and confirm all personnel have the required licences
1.4 Assess technical suitability of props, set and equipment to be used by the hazardous action sequence cast and crew to ensure they meet safety and production requirements
1.5 Determine positioning and movement of personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to facilitate visual continuity and editing
1.6 Plan and prepare alternative execution methods for hazardous action sequences
1.7 Review and discuss emergency plans to be implemented in the event of accidents
1.8 Confirm planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and statutory approval requirements
2. Conduct personnel briefings
2.1 Prepare information about hazardous action sequences and distribute to relevant personnel with daily call and running sheets
2.2 Provide operational safety briefings to relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
2.3 Check relevant cast and crew members have received instructions about technical requirements for hazardous action sequences
3. Set up production equipment for hazardous action sequences
3.1 Supervise unloading, positioning and assembly of all equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences
3.2 Confirm equipment and handling procedures comply with required safety standards and regulatory requirements and resolve problems promptly
3.3 Confirm camera positions and check for latent safety issues
3.4 Clear the area of non-essential objects and unnecessary personnel
3.5 Within budgetary constraints, approve testing of hazardous action sequences
3.6 Negotiate revisions to hazardous action sequences if safety concerns arise as a result of tests
3.7 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk is evident and advise relevant personnel
4. Safely execute hazardous action sequences
4.1 Check all personnel involved in action sequences are wearing the required personal protective equipment
4.2 Supervise execution of sequences according to production schedules and cues
4.3 Check relevant production personnel adhere strictly to safety controls and regulatory requirements during execution of sequences
4.4 Implement alternative safeguards for production personnel where variations to agreed plans occur
4.5 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises, and advise relevant personnel
4.6 Check continuity is maintained throughout the execution of hazardous action sequences
5. Respond to emergency situations
5.1 Abort activity and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
5.2 Remain calm and take a leadership role during emergencies
5.3 Clear the site of all personnel and if possible, remove items that may cause further injury
5.4 Advise relevant production personnel of emergency situations
6. Secure location on completion of hazardous action sequences
6.1 Supervise transport and storage of all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in line with regulatory requirements
6.2 Leave location in a safe and secure state, and check all regulatory requirements have been met
6.3 Conduct post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and use results to guide future operations
6.4 Prepare final written reports as required
Evidence of the ability to:
determine safety issues in relation to hazardous action sequences for screen productions
check all aspects of locations, equipment and personnel for compliance with licensing, safety regulations and industry codes of practice prior to execution of sequences
agree on emergency procedures to be followed on location
make judgements based on the degree of risk associated with hazardous action sequences
manage on-set communications and briefings
oversee set-up of locations for hazardous action sequences
supervise safe execution of hazardous action sequences and clearing of sites at conclusion of filming
note continuity issues that arise during execution of sequences
effectively manage response to emergency situations that arise during execution of hazardous action sequences
conduct post-sequence evaluations
use effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline key screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment relevant to coordinating hazardous action sequences
describe roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in execution of hazardous action sequences in screen productions
outline access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services
describe procedures for safe execution of special effects, stunts and action sequences
identify common hazards on set and their potential for causing harm
outline safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards on set
explain safety implications of using camera, sound and lighting equipment during filming of hazardous action sequences
describe environmental issues that relate to safe transport and use of sets and props
explain licensing requirements for stunt coordinators, fight directors, stunt actors and performers, as identified in the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance's (MEAA) National Stunt Grading Procedures.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
an environment that reproduces all elements of a production requiring hazardous action
MEAA National Stunt Grading Procedures.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Plan execution of hazardous action sequences
1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, check whether planned hazardous action sequences can be safely filmed in line with technical and script requirements
1.2 Inspect locations to determine suitable camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences
1.3 Identify skills needed to perform sequences and confirm all personnel have the required licences
1.4 Assess technical suitability of props, set and equipment to be used by the hazardous action sequence cast and crew to ensure they meet safety and production requirements
1.5 Determine positioning and movement of personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to facilitate visual continuity and editing
1.6 Plan and prepare alternative execution methods for hazardous action sequences
1.7 Review and discuss emergency plans to be implemented in the event of accidents
1.8 Confirm planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and statutory approval requirements
2. Conduct personnel briefings
2.1 Prepare information about hazardous action sequences and distribute to relevant personnel with daily call and running sheets
2.2 Provide operational safety briefings to relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
2.3 Check relevant cast and crew members have received instructions about technical requirements for hazardous action sequences
3. Set up production equipment for hazardous action sequences
3.1 Supervise unloading, positioning and assembly of all equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences
3.2 Confirm equipment and handling procedures comply with required safety standards and regulatory requirements and resolve problems promptly
3.3 Confirm camera positions and check for latent safety issues
3.4 Clear the area of non-essential objects and unnecessary personnel
3.5 Within budgetary constraints, approve testing of hazardous action sequences
3.6 Negotiate revisions to hazardous action sequences if safety concerns arise as a result of tests
3.7 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk is evident and advise relevant personnel
4. Safely execute hazardous action sequences
4.1 Check all personnel involved in action sequences are wearing the required personal protective equipment
4.2 Supervise execution of sequences according to production schedules and cues
4.3 Check relevant production personnel adhere strictly to safety controls and regulatory requirements during execution of sequences
4.4 Implement alternative safeguards for production personnel where variations to agreed plans occur
4.5 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises, and advise relevant personnel
4.6 Check continuity is maintained throughout the execution of hazardous action sequences
5. Respond to emergency situations
5.1 Abort activity and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
5.2 Remain calm and take a leadership role during emergencies
5.3 Clear the site of all personnel and if possible, remove items that may cause further injury
5.4 Advise relevant production personnel of emergency situations
6. Secure location on completion of hazardous action sequences
6.1 Supervise transport and storage of all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in line with regulatory requirements
6.2 Leave location in a safe and secure state, and check all regulatory requirements have been met
6.3 Conduct post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and use results to guide future operations
6.4 Prepare final written reports as required
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Legal and statutory requirements must consider:
(MEAA) requirements under stunt performer grading systems
work health and safety (WHS) regulations
crowd control requirements, if productions involve members of the public as participants or observers
environmental planning and security requirements, e.g noise levels, release of smoke and other special effects, clean-up
access to police, emergency and medical service providers
licencing requirements, e.g high-risk occupations; transporting, setting up, storing and discharging firearms, blank ammunition and pyrotechnic effects; vehicle licensing and insurance
animal welfare legislation and regulations.
Evidence of the ability to:
determine safety issues in relation to hazardous action sequences for screen productions
check all aspects of locations, equipment and personnel for compliance with licensing, safety regulations and industry codes of practice prior to execution of sequences
agree on emergency procedures to be followed on location
make judgements based on the degree of risk associated with hazardous action sequences
manage on-set communications and briefings
oversee set-up of locations for hazardous action sequences
supervise safe execution of hazardous action sequences and clearing of sites at conclusion of filming
note continuity issues that arise during execution of sequences
effectively manage response to emergency situations that arise during execution of hazardous action sequences
conduct post-sequence evaluations
use effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline key screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment relevant to coordinating hazardous action sequences
describe roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in execution of hazardous action sequences in screen productions
outline access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services
describe procedures for safe execution of special effects, stunts and action sequences
identify common hazards on set and their potential for causing harm
outline safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards on set
explain safety implications of using camera, sound and lighting equipment during filming of hazardous action sequences
describe environmental issues that relate to safe transport and use of sets and props
explain licensing requirements for stunt coordinators, fight directors, stunt actors and performers, as identified in the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance's (MEAA) National Stunt Grading Procedures.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
an environment that reproduces all elements of a production requiring hazardous action
MEAA National Stunt Grading Procedures.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
In consultation with relevant personnel, check whether planned hazardous action sequences can be safely filmed in line with technical and script requirements
Inspect locations to determine suitable camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences
Identify skills needed to perform sequences and confirm all personnel have the required licences
Assess technical suitability of props, set and equipment to be used by the hazardous action sequence cast and crew to ensure they meet safety and production requirements
Determine positioning and movement of personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to facilitate visual continuity and editing
Plan and prepare alternative execution methods for hazardous action sequences
Review and discuss emergency plans to be implemented in the event of accidents
Confirm planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and statutory approval requirements
Prepare information about hazardous action sequences and distribute to relevant personnel with daily call and running sheets
Provide operational safety briefings to relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
Check relevant cast and crew members have received instructions about technical requirements for hazardous action sequences
Supervise unloading, positioning and assembly of all equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences
Confirm equipment and handling procedures comply with required safety standards and regulatory requirements and resolve problems promptly
Confirm camera positions and check for latent safety issues
Clear the area of non-essential objects and unnecessary personnel
Within budgetary constraints, approve testing of hazardous action sequences
Negotiate revisions to hazardous action sequences if safety concerns arise as a result of tests
Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk is evident and advise relevant personnel
Check all personnel involved in action sequences are wearing the required personal protective equipment
Supervise execution of sequences according to production schedules and cues
Check relevant production personnel adhere strictly to safety controls and regulatory requirements during execution of sequences
Implement alternative safeguards for production personnel where variations to agreed plans occur
Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises, and advise relevant personnel
Check continuity is maintained throughout the execution of hazardous action sequences
Abort activity and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
Remain calm and take a leadership role during emergencies
Clear the site of all personnel and if possible, remove items that may cause further injury
Advise relevant production personnel of emergency situations
Supervise transport and storage of all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in line with regulatory requirements
Leave location in a safe and secure state, and check all regulatory requirements have been met
Conduct post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and use results to guide future operations
Prepare final written reports as required
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