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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Coordinate administrative requirements
  2. Organise production resources
  3. Coordinate resources and services during productions
  4. Finalise production services

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with a wide range of production staff

supervise team members

convey changes to production schedules in an effective and efficient manner

prepare production documentation

initiative and flexibility sufficient to

locate resources

undertake a range of tasks concurrently

capacity to solve problems while under pressure with minimum disruption to workflow

technical skills sufficient to use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications sufficient to coordinate production services

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

literacy skills sufficient to prepare briefing notes and complete workplace documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of administrative procedures associated with running a production office

industry knowledge including

structure of relevant screen media or entertainment industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel

issues and challenges that arise when coordinating production services

impact of technology on production operations

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of a production

typical industry booking system and procedures for production resources

sources of supply for production resources

required protocols and content of letters of agreement and supplier agreements

duty of care to colleagues and the general public especially on location

OHS and public safety procedures as they relate to coordinating production services

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

strong teamwork capacities including the ability to work under direction and to supervise others

effective management and monitoring of the acquisition and use of production resources

knowledge of industry protocols and procedures in relation to acquiring a range of production resources and services

ability to work within production deadlines and to organise appropriate documentation relevant to production needs and schedules

effective organisational and time management skills demonstrated through the management of multiple and complex resource requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to production schedules or other source material

access to current industry operational documentation eg details of supplier contracts brochures and schedules

practical demonstration of skills through the management and monitoring of resource acquisition for multiple productions

exposure to and hands on experience with office procedures and processes

involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process

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 production documentation produced by the candidate including discussion with candidate about the process followed to coordinate production services

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

BSBCRTA Collaborate in a creative process

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUETEMC Coordinate production operations

CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

CUETEMC Establish and manage production requirements and resources

CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources.


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.

Resources may include:

camera and sound equipment

catering facilities

computers

costumes

fixed line telephones

four-gallon drums

location caravans

loud hailers

make-up van

marquees or shelters

microwave links

mobile telephones

office furniture

office space

office supplies

props

sets

signage

studio facilities

tables and chairs

toilets

two-way radios

vehicles.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

festivals

music videos

outside television and radio broadcasts

range of multimedia productions

short films

stage performances.

Production staff may include:

associate producer

camera personnel

cast, performers, presenters and extras

co-producer

design personnel

director

executive producer

lighting personnel

producer

production manager

safety personnel

sound personnel

stage manager

technical director

technical producer

writers

other technical/specialist staff.

Production documentation may include:

daily production schedules and call sheets, including:

call time

set-up time

wrap and departure times for cast, crew and production resources

location details of production facilities

1. budget reports

2. cast lists

3. contracts

4. copyright records

5. courier booking sheets

6. crew lists

7. databases

8. location photographs and maps

9. maps and location plans

10. progress reports

11. scripts and script revisions

12. shooting schedules

13. stock and asset records

14. telephone and address records

15. transport order forms

16. travel booking sheets

17. visas

18. work permits.

Resource documentation may include:

booking details

clearances and permits

records of dispatch and return details

resource inventories, including information on:

type

amount

location

history

servicing schedules.

Locations may include:

day and night

exterior location, e.g. street festival or sporting arena

interior location, e.g. theatre or entertainment venue

land-based

outside broadcast van or studio

sea-based

television or film studio.

Location services may include:

fire equipment

generators

microwave links

pedestrian and vehicle access

power sources

recreational facilities, including barbeque facilities

sewage and drainage

shelters

transmission facilities

water supply.