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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and organise workflow for production operations
  2. Evaluate and monitor production operations
  3. Solve problems and make decisions in relation to production operations
  4. Liaise with production colleagues to maximise quality

Required Skills

Required skills

leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the area of technical production

typical work organisation and work planning methods within the area of technical production

Required knowledge

in depth knowledge of the specific technical area sound lighting staging audiovisual sets props or scenic art

key aspects of the overall technical and creative production process for different types of live production

the interrelationships between key artistic and technical personnel

principles of effective delegation including the provision of clear direction in devolving responsibility and accountability

problem solving and decision making processes and techniques and their application to technical production in the workplace in particular contingency management

legal and occupational health and safety issues that affect technical production in relation to shortterm work organisation

effective communication techniques in relation to provision of feedback and support to colleagues

Evidence Required

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this area

extensive knowledge of specialist technical area

ability to monitor technical operations to ensure production requirements are met

ability to respond to a range of common technical problems and challenges

effective communication skills in relation to coaching and leadership

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the monitoring of one or more technical areas in the leadup to and during more than one production

involvement of and interaction with an artistic and technical team to reflect the collaborative nature of the skills in this unit

involvement of a team for which the candidate is able to plan and organise workflow

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

attendance at and evaluation of the technical aspects of an event for which the candidate has been responsible

evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate on the technical production process the issues and challenges encountered and how these were overcome

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of management roles and techniques

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

technical production equipment in the area of specialisation

a venue where a production can be staged


Range Statement

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.

Production operations may refer to:

lighting

sets/props/scenic art

sound

staging

visual display

Colleagues may include:

artists

carpenters

designers

directors

stage managers

technicians

other specialist staff

Occupational health and safety requirements may include:

Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations

relevant local government legislation and regulation

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia

Appropriate times for evaluations may include:

at key stages during set-up

before, during or after technical run-throughs

during performance breaks

just prior to the event

Modifications may include:

changes to technical drawings or plans

cue sheet modification

introduction of new equipment

movement or replacement of physical elements

Problems with production operations may include:

conflicts between different production aspects

impacts of last minute artistic changes

need to adapt equipment/change equipment

space limitations