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 using fights and falls 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

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

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

effective verbal and written communication skills in the context of executing hazardous action sequences using fights and falls.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of hazardous action sequences are covered that address all aspects of stunt performance (falls, fights and combat) as determined by MEAA requirements.

Assessment should occur wherever possible in an integrated manner with similar hazardous action sequence 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 fights and falls

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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as he/she prepares for and performs hazardous action sequences involving fights and falls

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:

BSBPMG407B Apply risk management techniques

CUFHAZ401A Perform hazardous action sequences using vehicles

CUFHAZ403A Perform hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

CUFHAZ404A Perform hazardous action sequences involving animals.

Required skills

communication skills sufficient to:

engage with relevant screen production cast and crew members through designated verbal and non-verbal 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

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

problem-solving skills sufficient to make valid determinations as to a performer's ability to perform a planned fight or fall hazardous action sequence based on experience, observation and awareness of relevant industry codes and legislative requirements

organisational and planning skills sufficient to:

implement relevant licensing and government regulatory requirements

implement relevant emergency and medical service procedures external to screen productions

use information management systems that address safety and security

establish parameters in delivery of sequences that maximise continuity

contribute to planning, set up, rehearsal, execution, evaluation and bump out associated with hazardous action sequences involving a range of fights and falls

well-developed self-management 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 using fights and falls

select and apply fight movements and procedures appropriate to the genre of specified screen productions

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

familiarity with screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment

organisational culture, etiquette, 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 fights and falls

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services

communication channels employed on location

common industry hazards in relation to fights and falls, their potential for causing harm, and strategies for minimising potential harm to performers and crew

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

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 sets, props and armour

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

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 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.

Relevant personnel may include:

actor, extra and stand-in performer

armourer

fire and safety officer

first assistant director

floor manager

head of department

lighting, sound and camera personnel

location or unit manager

make-up and wardrobe personnel

medic

other specialist technical staff

production staff

pyrotechnic effects operator

site safety officer

special effects production personnel

specialist rigging, scaffolding and crane or lift operator

stunt coordinator

stunt performer

transportation provider and crew.

Locations may include:

built or natural environments

day and night

interior and exterior

studio.

Regulatory requirements may include:

air traffic or maritime authority requirements in relation to air traffic corridors, ports and rivers

commonwealth, state and territory departments and agencies overseeing OHS regulations, e.g. WorkCover

crowd control requirements, where the production may involve members of the public as participants or observers

environmental planning staff in relation to noise levels, smoke and other special effects release and clean up

licensing bodies for relevant high-risk occupations involving such things as explosives, rigging, scaffolding, pressure vessels, forklifts and crane or lift operations

licensing requirements for transporting, setting up, storing and discharging firearms, blank ammunition and pyrotechnic effects

MEAA requirements under stunt performer grading systems

police, emergency and medical service providers

provision and use of specific PPE and other related safety equipment

relevant local and state government environmental planning and construction legislation and regulations

relevant national and international standards bodies responsible for guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. EPA guidelines, the Building Code of Australia and transport departments for vehicle licensing

security-related legislation in regards to the release of special effects.

Information may include:

camera and equipment track and rigging requirements

cast and crew lists

costume and theatrical make-up requirements

documentation of relevant licences and regulatory compliance requirements needed by all stunt supervisors, performers, armourers and fight directors

lighting and sound equipment and rigging requirements

location lists and access requirements

pre-production safety reports

production schedules

scripts

set and props construction and transportation specifications relevant to specific hazardous action sequences

special effects specifications

stunt and action sequence details

weapons and ammunition management, including:

inventories of live and blank ammunition

weapons capability statements and records

instructional manuals on weapons handling

licences and regulatory requirements

weapon quarantining procedures

armour on-site and off-site transport and magazine storage protocols.

Cues may be:

computer generated

given live or via communications equipment

spoken

visual.

Reasons to abort sequences may include:

accident and incident

equipment failure

loss or lack of communication

risk to broader public and environment

risk to cast, crew and production equipment

unfavourable weather conditions, such as:

fog, mist or rain

high wind velocity

bad light

water temperature.

Warm-up activities may include:

breathing

mental and emotional preparation

practice sessions

practice with weaponry and props

running

stretches

swimming.

Personal protective equipment may include:

air supplies

airbags and boxes

body suits

helmets, boots and gloves

knee and shoulder pads

neck braces

period and contemporary body armour

rappelling and abseiling equipment

safety goggles

safety harnesses and lines

skin suits

any other safety equipment.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

educational resources

feature films

filmed events or performances

music video

short films

television productions of any type.