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 and safe coordination of hazardous action sequences during filming of screen productions

demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills

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

effective verbal and written communication skills.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the coordination of hazardous action sequence on at least two occasions

access to screen productions to assess the practical supervisory and management aspects of the unit

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

evaluation of the candidate's documentation of stunt or fight sequences coordinated by the candidate to assess understanding of issues associated with coordinating hazardous action sequences

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as he/she coordinates hazardous action sequences

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:

BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment

CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.

Required skills

communication, teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to:

engage with a wide range of screen production personnel

engage with a range of licensing and government regulatory agencies, and external emergency and medical service providers

work collaboratively in a team environment, including demonstrating leadership

convey the implications of specific skills requirements of hazardous screen production activities to cast and crew in order to minimise risk

initiative and flexibility in the context of:

creative visualisation process inherent in the production of screen content

resolving unexpected problems on location

managing a range of tasks concurrently

problem-solving skills sufficient to make valid determinations as to the relative safety and viability of hazardous action sequences based on experience, observation and awareness of relevant industry codes and legislative requirements

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and in adverse situations

meet production deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

technical skills sufficient to use routine word processing and database applications in the context of completing workplace documentation

organisational, planning and literacy skills sufficient to:

interpret scripts, production schedules, technical reports, and licensing and regulatory documents

oversee the planning, set up, rehearsal, execution, evaluation and bump out of hazardous action sequences

complete workplace documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets in relation to the coordination of hazardous action sequences

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 coordinating hazardous action sequences

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services

well-developed understanding of:

procedures for the safe execution of special effects, stunts and action sequences

common industry hazards and their potential for causing harm

safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards

safety implications associated with using camera, sound and lighting equipment

OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to screen productions, e.g. licensing requirements for identified high-risk occupations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia and local government construction legislation and regulations

environmental and land use legislation and regulations as they relate to safe transport and use of sets and props

state and territory based legislation covering the use of outdoor pyrotechnics and indoor theatrical effects

legislative requirements for working with minors and animals

Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television, including stunts and special effects, first aid and armour

action sequence design involving the use of firearms and weapons

legislation and local regulations involving the use and storage of firearms and weapons

licensing requirements for stunt coordinators and fight directors as identified in 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:

armourers

art directors

designers

directors

directors of photography

extras and stand-in performers

film and television authorities that support location selection

fire and safety officers

floor managers

general public, local residents

heads of department

lighting, sound and camera personnel

local government authority personnel

location or unit managers

make-up and wardrobe personnel

medics

performers

personnel with specialist expertise in stunt and action sequence execution

producers

production designers

production staff

pyrotechnic effects operators/contractors

special effects department personnel

special effects production personnel

special effects supervisors/managers

specialist and licensed rigging, scaffolding and crane and lift operators

stunt actors

stunt coordinators

stunt performers

supervisors

technical directors

transportation provider and crew

other technical/specialist staff.

Production documentation may include:

budgets

call and running sheets

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 stunt supervisors, performers, armourers and fight directors

fault reports

hire agreements

lighting and sound equipment and rigging requirements

location lists and access requirements

manufacturer specifications

operation and project plans

pre-production safety report

production schedule

scripts

sketches

special effects specifications

specifications for set and props construction and transportation in relation to hazardous action sequences

stock orders

stock reports

stunt and action sequence details

technical drawings

weapons and ammunition management, e.g.:

inventories of live and blank ammunition

weapons capability statements and records

instructional manuals on weapons handling

licences and regulatory requirements

weapons quarantining procedures

protocols for storing and transporting armour on site and off site.

Hazardous action sequences may include:

ammunition, e.g.:

live rounds

blanks

projectiles

animatronics and creatures

automated and animatronic devices and controls

cables

computer controlled devices

electrical and mechanical winches

electro mechanical devices

electronic devices

electronic flashing and timing devices

electronic hardware

floor effects, e.g.:

weather

fire and smoke

collapsing and destruction

falls

water

vehicle movements and crashes

animals

armed

motion control electronics and systems

pneumatics

power packs

pyrotechnics such as:

explosives

detonators

squibs

smoke

deflating materials

confetti canons

aerial and ground effect display shells and mortars

use of firearms and weapons, e.g.:

handguns

rifles

machine guns

grenades

real or replica weapons

cross or longbows

blow guns

slingshots

spear guns

fight props, such as fake chairs and bottles

swords lances and knives

maces

staffs

flame throwers

dart guns.

Locations may include:

day and night

on location - interior and exterior

outside broadcast

studio.

Information may include:

abort details and signals

assembly requirements and schedule

chain of communication for execution of sequences involving the use of firearms and weapons, including cues and signals

contact details of relevant personnel, e.g.:

action sequence coordinator

safety consultant

safety supervisor

armourer

date and approximate time of day for the execution of sequences

detailed description of stunt and action sequences

equipment assembly requirements and schedules

estimation of camera position, route and timing of cameras, and details of rigging

involvement of performers and stunt performers in stunt and action sequences

location of emergency services and procedures for contacting emergency services in the event of an accident

location of first aid and medical facilities

procedures to be followed in the event of an accident

reports, and assessments of these reports

required statutory approvals

route and timing of sequences involving the use of firearms and weapons

safety procedures to be followed during set up and execution of sequences involving the use of firearms and weapons

type and number of personnel required to execute sequences involving the use of firearms and weapons.

Cues may be:

computer generated

given live or via communications equipment

spoken

visual.

Reasons to abort sequences may include:

accident

equipment failure

risk to the general public

unfavourable weather conditions, such as:

fog, mist or rain

wind velocity

bad light

rain

mist

water temperature.

Regulatory requirements may stem from:

animal welfare legislation and regulations

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

licensing bodies for high-risk occupations, involving such things as:

explosives

rigging

scaffolding

pressure vessels

forklifts

crane and lift operations

local and state government environmental planning and construction legislation and regulations

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

police, emergency and medical service providers

unions, e.g. MEAA.