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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm scope of productions
  2. Finalise budgets
  3. Manage pre-production

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare detailed resource schedules based on analysis of scripts

negotiate with production and design teams to develop workable resource plans

develop, and in collaboration, revise budgets and cost estimates for productions

monitor and report on expenditure against budgets

coordinate all pre-production activities and meetings, and brief personnel to achieve required outcomes within commercially realistic time constraints

respond to a range of issues and problems encountered during pre-production in line with established protocols and procedures

generate and distribute production documentation and reports relating to the pre-production process.

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 personnel involved in the pre-production process for a film or television production, and their relationship to the production manager

describe the procurement processes for products, supplies and equipment

describe phases and practices in the pre-production process, including typical issues that may arise and their possible solutions

explain content, format and timing of different types of documentation developed and distributed by production managers

describe costing techniques for different types of production resources and how these are used to develop budgets

explain the key audience for safety reports in the pre-production phase.