List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop safety plans | 1.1 Analyse and discuss findings and recommendations of draft pre-production safety reports with relevant personnel, and identify required priority actions, personnel and materials 1.2 Distribute final version of pre-production safety reports and communicate key findings to relevant personnel and organisations before commencement of filming 1.3 Identify specific safety personnel and skills sets required for screen production activity 1.4 Sequence production activities for effectiveness and efficiency, based on safety report and production schedule requirements 1.5 Recruit and roster specialist personnel and seek other specialist advice as required in line with pre-production safety reports 1.6 Confirm relevant personnel prepare action plans for hazardous sequences that comply with required codes, guidelines and procedures 1.7 Coordinate and participate in all location surveys to ensure production complies with recommended industry safety codes 1.8 Document safety plans in line with organisational procedures, ensuring all recommendations from pre-production safety reports have been addressed |
2. Oversee safety aspects of production set-up | 2.1 Confirm approval of hazardous sequences with relevant authorities before their execution 2.2 Distribute plans, procedures and approvals to relevant personnel via daily call sheets 2.3 Check equipment, props, crew vehicles and their operators, and maintenance personnel comply with licensing and regulatory requirements 2.4 Check relevant personnel are applying procedures for dealing with faulty or inappropriate production equipment, and requirements for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing 2.5 Coordinate safety and operational briefings by relevant personnel 2.6 Complete production documentation as required and according to organisational procedures |
3. Organise medical and emergency services | 3.1 Establish medical services that may be required during production in the event of accident or illness, based on safety report 3.2 Arrange for in- and out-of-hours services by qualified medical practitioners to be accessible to production locations 3.3 Recruit and roster registered nurses or other medical personnel required for filming hazardous sequences 3.4 Book and coordinate the supply of emergency services personnel required for any hazardous sequences or remote location activity 3.5 Provide adequate and accessible first aid equipment and advise all personnel of its location |
4. Monitor safe execution of productions | 4.1 Provide safety briefings to relevant production personnel on required communication methods, chain of command, and emergency procedures 4.2 Identify safety and security hazards and eliminate, isolate or minimise their risk throughout productions 4.3 Clear production areas of non-essential personnel whenever possible 4.4 Monitor health and safety conditions throughout productions to assess risks to safety and to ensure all work health and safety (WHS) procedures are being followed 4.5 Supervise safe execution of all aspects of any hazardous sequences 4.6 Cancel execution of productions where unacceptable risks are identified, and document and communicate this to relevant personnel |
5. React to emergency situations | 5.1 Recognise hazardous situations and abort production as required 5.2 Implement emergency plans as required 5.3 Ensure first aid is provided to injured personnel and emergency services are contacted to provide professional assistance as required 5.4 Clear sites of items that may cause further accident or injury according to safety plans and where possible 5.5 Complete reports documenting incidents according to organisational and legal requirements of relevant authorities |
Evidence of the ability to:
review production scripts, schedules, technical reports, safety reports, and licensing and regulatory documents to identify key safety issues and manage risk in production settings
develop comprehensive and effective safety plans for screen productions in line with:
findings and recommendations of pre-production safety reports
familiarity with screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment
monitor implementation of plans to ensure operational activities comply with work health and safety (WHS) regulations and all safety aspects of the screen production are managed
engage with a range of external emergency and medical service providers to organise emergency medical assistance if, and as, required
respond to a range of safety issues and problems encountered during production, in line with established protocols and procedures, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving when unexpected problems and risks arise on location
use effective verbal and written communication, negotiation and management skills to ensure creative and technical production team members are briefed on the safety plan and to lead them in applying procedures that facilitate a safe production process.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline the organisational culture, etiquette, structure, roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in screen productions within the context of managing safety and security matters
describe common production hazards and their potential for causing harm
identify sources of specialist information on safety issues
discuss typical issues, problems and challenges of managing safety aspects of screen productions and briefly describe solutions
describe procedures and protocols for:
accessing and engaging with emergency and medical services
executing hazardous sequences safely
eliminating, isolating or minimising hazards
using camera, sound and lighting equipment safely
outline industry codes and relevant requirements applicable to stunts, special effects, first aid and armoury
describe key legislation, regulations and standards typically considered in managing safety on a screen production.