Required skills

welldeveloped communication and literacy skills in the context of

delivering clear briefings to production crew and program guests

providing clear verbal and nonverbal cues during productions

interacting with people in sensitive situations

interpreting production documentation

teamwork skills in the context of

fostering cooperation and creative synergy within production teams

giving and receiving constructive feedback on performance

technical skills sufficient to

direct television production crews

direct the editing of program segments

use twoway communication devices

aural discrimination skills in relation to ensuring that sound levels are consistent

visual discrimination skills in relation to advising on the overall look of visual content

initiative and flexibility in the context of

resolving unexpected problems

managing a range of tasks concurrently

contributing ideas about camera coverage to achieve required creative outcomes

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in television production areas such as camera lighting sound postproduction and graphics

issues and challenges that arise in directing television programs

single and multicamera techniques for making programs that require minimal editing

features of a range of cameras and accessories

communication techniques including effective listening questioning and non verbal cues

OHS standards as they apply to directing television programs

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

directing of television programs that demonstrates

effective communication with cast and crew

ability to integrate a number of different tasks simultaneously

knowledge of single and multicamera operations

ability to meet production deadlines

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to television production facilities and field assignments to enable practical demonstration of directing skills on a number of occasions

access to video playback equipment to enable evaluation of programs directed by the candidate

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of programs directed by the candidate including discussion with candidate about the process followed to direct the programs

observation of the candidate directing programs or program segments

written or oral 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 Produce programs and program segments

CUFPPM401A Produce programs and program segments.

Relevant personnel may include:

Technical aspects may include:

Program elements may include:

Contributors and talent may include:

Style may include:

Documentation may include:

Production requirements may include: