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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for execution of hazardous action sequences involving animals
  2. Attend personnel briefings
  3. Set up, check and prepare production area
  4. Safely test hazardous action sequences
  5. Safely perform hazardous action sequences
  6. Respond to emergency situations
  7. Secure locations on completion of hazardous action sequences

Range Statement

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.

Safety standards and regulatory 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

animal welfare legislation and regulations.


Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

review production documentation and consult with relevant personnel in preparation for hazardous action sequences involving animals

take visual continuity into account when preparing for sequences

check all aspects of locations and equipment for compliance with licensing, safety regulations and industry codes of practice prior to executing sequences

take style of production into account when planning for hazardous action sequences

abort sequences if testing reveals unacceptable risk levels

complete body warm-up activities prior to executing sequences

safely execute hazardous action sequences involving animals in line with production requirements

follow correct procedures for responding to emergency situations in relation to hazardous action sequences involving animals

assist with clearing locations at the conclusion of shoots

check animals have not been adversely affected by their participation in hazardous action sequences

contribute to 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.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline 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 common hazards related to using animals in screen productions

outline safety issues in relation to the use and position of camera, sound and lighting equipment during hazardous action sequences involving animals

describe key aspects of screen production processes in relation to hazardous action sequences involving animals

explain safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards on set

describe industry safety procedures in relation to transporting and storing production materials

describe aspects of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) National Stunt Grading Procedure that apply to executing hazardous action sequences involving animals.