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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for studio recording and operations
  2. Call shots and cue in sources during productions
  3. Arrange post-production requirements

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and organisational skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg editors directors station managers

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

prepare relevant documentation and production information

call shots and cues clearly using intercoms and talkback facilities during production

communicate effectively on the telephone and with twoway communication devices

assist with securing copyright clearances

technical skills sufficient to

use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications in the context of providing production support

apply relevant file management protocols across a range of operating systems

use intercom and twoway communication devices to send and receive messages efficiently and effectively

initiative and enterprise in the context of being flexible and dealing with the unexpected during productions

literacy and numeracy sufficient to

undertake a range of administrative and clerical duties

interpret production schedules scripts running sheets

accurately record timings and durations of production components

provide information on expenditure against budgets

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

functions of technical areas eg sound lighting camera video operations

roles and responsibilities of personnel in broadcast operations and production

understanding of the artistic and technical elements of a production

broadcast terminology

OHS standards as they apply to working in broadcast operations and working for periods of time on computers

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

Evidence of the following is essential

preparation of production support material for television productions

ability to give and follow directions precisely during productions

collaborative approach to work

ability to work to deadlines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to actual or simulated production situations

interaction with producersdirectors and crew involved in productions intended for broadcast

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 thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a range of material prepared for productions by the candidate

observation of the candidate calling shots and cueing in sources during productions

written or verbal 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

CUFPPMA Plan and prepare programs

CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.


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 requirements may include:

attributions

audience

budget

capabilities of the studio

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

deadlines

direct quotes

duration

intellectual property

interviews

location

props

purpose

schedule

sets

style

wardrobe.

Production personnel may include:

audience

camera personnel

design personnel

director

floor manager

general public

lighting personnel

performers, e.g.:

cast

presenters

contestants

extras

producer

production personnel

sound personnel

studio personnel

technical director

technical producer

other technical personnel.

Documentation may include:

booking sheets and confirmations

budget reports

cast information

contact sheets

copyright clearances

running sheets

schedules

scripts and ancillary information, e.g.:

shot descriptions

shot numbers

camera numbers

cue information

lighting cues

videotape track information

graphics or digital effects information

durations

timings.

Production areas may include:

accounts/dispatch

audio booths

graphics

interactive media programmers

lighting operators

master control

outside broadcasts

post-production suites

remote camera position

sound suites/desks

studio

video operations.

Facilities may include:

audio facilities

cameras

computer equipment

graphics

headsets

hired venues

office facilities

outside broadcast

post-production suites

replay machines, e.g. DVD players

still stores

storage servers

studio

talkback intercoms

transport

two-way communication systems

video equipment.

Productions may include:

arts programs

children's programs

documentary style programs

dramas

game shows

interview and forum programs

lifestyle programs

news and current affairs programs

outside broadcasts, e.g. sporting events

sport programs

variety programs

youth programs.

Cues may include:

camera, video stand-by

ready calls

script references by number

stand-bys

talkback with floor manager

time calls.

Call shots may include:

countdowns

first and last words spoken

hand signals

stand-bys, e.g. stand by to roll or record

time calls

verbal

visual, e.g. torch.