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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to transport special effects items
  2. Coordinate transportation of special effects items
  3. Receive special effects items at locations
  4. Assemble and disassemble special effects items on location

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret production documentation in relation to requirements for physical special effects items

plan and coordinate efficient and safe transport of special effects items to and from production locations

check suitability of facilities at sites to meet requirements for special effects items

take budget considerations into account when planning logistics of special effects operations

supervise safe packing of special effects items for transportation

resolve problems with the condition of special effects items caused during transport to production locations

supervise safe assembly and disassembly of special effects items on location

complete operations in line with production requirements and timelines

follow procedures for completing documentation in relation to special effects operations.

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 special effects operations

identify typical problems that may arise in context of coordinating logistics of special effects operations and briefly describe solutions

explain techniques for assembling and disassembling physical special effects for screen and entertainment industry productions

describe work health and safety procedures and safety guidelines that relate special effects operations.