Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUFBRD302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide production support for television productions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFBRD302A - Provide production support for television productions
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist producers and directors during production of television programs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Producers' assistants (PAs), also known as directors' assistants (DAs), apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit.Generally they work directly to a producer or director. They provide essential administrative, production and technical support in the lead-up to and recording of television productions.During actual production, producers' assistants generally call upcoming shots and cue required sources for standby and input.Usually they are well-organised, highly flexible individuals who possess a good overview of most facets of television production.The role is often a preliminary step towards becoming a producer, director or floor manager.More complex skills associated with the role of floor managers are covered in:CUFPPM405A Floor manage studio shoots.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Media and entertainment production - broadcasting
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for studio recording and operations
  • Discuss and assimilate full details of production requirements with relevant production personnel
  • Prepare script materials and other documentation in required format as directed by relevant production personnel and according to enterprise procedures
  • Copy and distribute required documentation to relevant production areas where applicable
  • Confirm bookings for facilities in sufficient time and liaise with artists and other resource providers to ensure they are briefed fully
  • Coordinate availability of production requirements and ensure script timings and durations are correct where applicable
       
Element: Call shots and cue in sources during productions
  • Advise relevant production personnel of production requirements and of changes to previous directions
  • Ensure relevant production personnel are familiar with cueing and cueing procedures to be used during productions
  • Give cues on time to meet production requirements and in a manner enabling relevant personnel to act accordingly
  • Cue visual and audio sources and communicate with relevant production personnel to ensure they meet production requirements
  • Call shots as they happen to meet production requirements, and physically roll pre-recorded items as required
  • Time durations and pre-recorded items, including compilations and retakes, and make calculation in hours, minutes and seconds
       
Element: Arrange post-production requirements
  • Note script changes from original and produce accompanying documentation according to enterprise procedures
  • Ensure materials are properly identified, described and labelled to facilitate post-production activities
  • File relevant documentation and complete outstanding administrative or clerical matters to achieve closure on production
       


Evidence Required

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.

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:

preparation of production support material for television productions

ability to give and follow directions precisely during productions

collaborative approach to work

ability to work to deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to actual or simulated production situations

interaction with producers/directors and crew involved in productions intended for broadcast

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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

evaluation of a range of material prepared for productions by the candidate

observation of the candidate calling shots and cueing in sources during productions

written or verbal 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:

CUFPPM301A Plan and prepare programs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication and organisational skills sufficient to:

liaise with relevant production personnel, e.g. editors, directors, station managers

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

prepare relevant documentation and production information

call shots and cues clearly using intercoms and talkback facilities during production

communicate effectively on the telephone and with two-way communication devices

assist with securing copyright clearances

technical skills sufficient to:

use standard word processing, database and spreadsheet applications in the context of providing production support

apply relevant file management protocols across a range of operating systems

use intercom and two-way communication devices to send and receive messages efficiently and effectively

initiative and enterprise in the context of being flexible and dealing with the unexpected during productions

literacy and numeracy sufficient to:

undertake a range of administrative and clerical duties

interpret production schedules, scripts, running sheets

accurately record timings and durations of production components

provide information on expenditure against budgets

self-management skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

functions of technical areas, e.g. sound, lighting, camera, video operations

roles and responsibilities of personnel in broadcast operations and production

understanding of the artistic and technical elements of a production

broadcast terminology

OHS standards as they apply to working in broadcast operations and working for periods of time on computers

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.

Production requirements may include:

attributions

audience

budget

capabilities of the studio

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

deadlines

direct quotes

duration

intellectual property

interviews

location

props

purpose

schedule

sets

style

wardrobe.

Production personnel may include:

audience

camera personnel

design personnel

director

floor manager

general public

lighting personnel

performers, e.g.:

cast

presenters

contestants

extras

producer

production personnel

sound personnel

studio personnel

technical director

technical producer

other technical personnel.

Documentation may include:

booking sheets and confirmations

budget reports

cast information

contact sheets

copyright clearances

running sheets

schedules

scripts and ancillary information, e.g.:

shot descriptions

shot numbers

camera numbers

cue information

lighting cues

videotape track information

graphics or digital effects information

durations

timings.

Production areas may include:

accounts/dispatch

audio booths

graphics

interactive media programmers

lighting operators

master control

outside broadcasts

post-production suites

remote camera position

sound suites/desks

studio

video operations.

Facilities may include:

audio facilities

cameras

computer equipment

graphics

headsets

hired venues

office facilities

outside broadcast

post-production suites

replay machines, e.g. DVD players

still stores

storage servers

studio

talkback intercoms

transport

two-way communication systems

video equipment.

Productions may include:

arts programs

children's programs

documentary style programs

dramas

game shows

interview and forum programs

lifestyle programs

news and current affairs programs

outside broadcasts, e.g. sporting events

sport programs

variety programs

youth programs.

Cues may include:

camera, video stand-by

ready calls

script references by number

stand-bys

talkback with floor manager

time calls.

Call shots may include:

countdowns

first and last words spoken

hand signals

stand-bys, e.g. stand by to roll or record

time calls

verbal

visual, e.g. torch.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss and assimilate full details of production requirements with relevant production personnel 
Prepare script materials and other documentation in required format as directed by relevant production personnel and according to enterprise procedures 
Copy and distribute required documentation to relevant production areas where applicable 
Confirm bookings for facilities in sufficient time and liaise with artists and other resource providers to ensure they are briefed fully 
Coordinate availability of production requirements and ensure script timings and durations are correct where applicable 
Advise relevant production personnel of production requirements and of changes to previous directions 
Ensure relevant production personnel are familiar with cueing and cueing procedures to be used during productions 
Give cues on time to meet production requirements and in a manner enabling relevant personnel to act accordingly 
Cue visual and audio sources and communicate with relevant production personnel to ensure they meet production requirements 
Call shots as they happen to meet production requirements, and physically roll pre-recorded items as required 
Time durations and pre-recorded items, including compilations and retakes, and make calculation in hours, minutes and seconds 
Note script changes from original and produce accompanying documentation according to enterprise procedures 
Ensure materials are properly identified, described and labelled to facilitate post-production activities 
File relevant documentation and complete outstanding administrative or clerical matters to achieve closure on production 

Forms

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