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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for transportation of special effects items
  2. Coordinate the transportation of special effects items to locations
  3. Receive special effects items at locations
  4. Assemble and disassemble special effects items on location

Required Skills

Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation special effects assembly specifications and instructions

provide verbal instructions to team members responsible for assembling and disassembling special effects items

work collaboratively as a member of a production team including supervising team members

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility sufficient to devise the most efficient way to handle the logistics of transporting complex special effects items

problem solving skills sufficient to make adjustments to special effects items to allow for transportation without compromising functionality

planning and organising skills sufficient to

plan and coordinate transportation of special effects items to and from locations in line with production requirements

manage stock control in relation to special effects operations

technical skills sufficient to

use hand and power tools to assemble special effects items

handle hazardous materials in a safe manner

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures

seek expert advice when problems arise

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and monitor expenditure against budgets

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of art and construction personnel

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

issues and challenges that arise when coordinating the transportation and assembly of physical special effects for productions in the screen media and entertainment industries

set etiquette and protocols

principles of and techniques for assembling and disassembling physical special effects for screen productions

sound knowledge of

properties applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for special effects construction

behaviour of various materials finishes painting techniques and colours under lighting

detailed knowledge of sections of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television related to special effects operations and other codes of practice relevant to specific special effects operations

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and materials to construct physical special effects for productions

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

efficient coordination of special effects operations that demonstrates an ability to

interpret production documentation correctly

meet production requirements

coordinate transportation of special effects items to and from locations

take account of budgetary and resource constraints

communicate effectively with team members while supervising the assembly and disassembly of special effects items on location

application of safe work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration ofskills through coordinating the logistics of special effects operations for at least two productions

access to productions that require special effects items

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

discussion with the candidate about procedures followed to coordinate the logistics of special effects operations including problems that could arise and how they would be dealt with

inspection of plans prepared by the candidate for the transportation and assembly and disassembly of special effects items to determine if correct procedures have been followed

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

BSBOHSA Monitor a safe workplace

BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

BSBPMGA Apply contract and procurement procedures

BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures

CUETEMB Organise and monitor bump inbump out

CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out.


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.

Locations may include:

day and night

on location - exterior

on location - interior

outside broadcast

studio.

Relevant personnel may include:

designer

director

director of photography

fire and safety officer

floor manager

head of department

medic

performers

personnel with specialist expertise in special effects productions and execution

producer

production designer

production manager

special effects department personnel

special effects production personnel

special effects supervisor and manager

specialist equipment designer

specialist manufacturer

supervisor

technical director

transportation provider and crew

other technical/specialist staff.

Documentation may include:

budgets

call and running sheets

colour charts

computer generated

confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes

descriptive special effects checklists

fault reports

hire agreements

manually written

manufacture schedules

manufacturer specifications and instructions

measurement charts

memos of instruction

operational and project plans

paint colour formulas

production schedules

scripts

sketches

special effects breakdown lists

special effects construction schedules and plans

special effects design

specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods

stock orders

stock reports

technical drawings.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

feature films

filmed events or performances

live events and entertainment

live or pre-recorded television productions of any type

music videos

short films

theatre productions.

Special effects items may include:

animatronics and creatures

automated and animatronic devices and controls

cables

computer controlled devices

electrical and mechanical winches

electro mechanical devices

electronic devices

electronic flashing and timing devices

electronic hardware

floor effects, including:

weather effects

fire and smoke

collapsing and destruction

water

crashes

motion control systems

models and miniatures:

demonstration type

real type

figures

landscapes

buildings

motion control electronics and systems

pneumatics

power packs

road cases, boxes, and crates for storage and transportation

sculpture - human, animal and inanimate.

Transportation may include:

hired vehicles

specialist handling and packaging of dangerous goods, including explosives, chemicals and pyrotechnic items

use of boats, planes, helicopters and trains

use of special transport low loaders.

Techniques may include:

fabrication

gluing and cementing

metalwork, including:

cutting

welding

brazing

moulding materials

painting and finishing

sculpting and other shaping methods

timber construction

woodworking.

OHS and public safety legislative requirements may include:

commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations

local government construction rules and regulations

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