Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

engage with a wide range of screen production personnel

engage with a range of licensing and government regulatory agencies and external emergency and medical service providers

work collaboratively in a team environment including demonstrating leadership

convey the implications of specific skills requirements of hazardous screen production activities to cast and crew in order to minimise risk

initiative and flexibility in the context of

creative visualisation process inherent in the production of screen content

resolving unexpected problems on location

managing a range of tasks concurrently

problemsolving skills sufficient to make valid determinations as to the relative safety and viability of hazardous action sequences based on experience observation and awareness of relevant industry codes and legislative requirements

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

work under pressure and in adverse situations

meet production deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

technical skills sufficient to use routine word processing and database applications in the context of completing workplace documentation

organisational planning and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret scripts production schedules technical reports and licensing and regulatory documents

oversee the planning set up rehearsal execution evaluation and bump out of hazardous action sequences

complete workplace documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets in relation to the coordination of hazardous action sequences

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

familiarity with screen production techniques camera positions and equipment

organisational culture etiquette and structure and roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in screen productions

issues and challenges that arise in coordinating hazardous action sequences

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services

welldeveloped understanding of

procedures for the safe execution of special effects stunts and action sequences

common industry hazards and their potential for causing harm

safety practices required to remove isolate or minimise hazards

safety implications associated with using camera sound and lighting equipment

OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to screen productions eg licensing requirements for identified highrisk occupations

relevant national and international standards guidelines and codes of practice eg the Building Code of Australia and local government construction legislation and regulations

environmental and land use legislation and regulations as they relate to safe transport and use of sets and props

state and territory based legislation covering the use of outdoor pyrotechnics and indoor theatrical effects

legislative requirements for working with minors and animals

Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television including stunts and special effects first aid and armour

action sequence design involving the use of firearms and weapons

legislation and local regulations involving the use and storage of firearms and weapons

licensing requirements for stunt coordinators and fight directors as identified in MEAA and film industry codes of practice

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

effective and safe coordination of hazardous action sequences during filming of screen productions

demonstrated flexibility and problemsolving skills

detailed knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

effective verbal and written communication skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the coordination of hazardous action sequence on at least two occasions

access to screen productions to assess the practical supervisory and management aspects of the unit

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 the candidates documentation of stunt or fight sequences coordinated by the candidate to assess understanding of issues associated with coordinating hazardous action sequences

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as heshe coordinates hazardous action sequences

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

BSBOHSB Manage hazards in the work environment

BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment

CUFPPMA Manage safety aspects of screen productions

CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.

Relevant personnel may include:

Production documentation may include:

Hazardous action sequences may include:

Locations may include:

Information may include:

Cues may be:

Reasons to abort sequences may include:

Regulatory requirements may stem from: