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

CUFPPM405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Floor manage studio shoots

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFPPM405A - Floor manage studio shoots
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate personnel during a studio shoot for screen, media or entertainment productions.Teamwork is a key feature of this role, which involves the supervision of others.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 In a television context, floor managers apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Floor managers are responsible for ensuring that broadcasts run smoothly from the studio floor. They are the link between the director in the control room and the studio floor.Floor managers ensure that sets, props and technical equipment are safe and ready to use and in the right place prior to broadcast. They are also often responsible for audiences being seated in good time.On a studio shoot for a feature film, a first or second assistant director takes on this role.Skills associated with managing locations other than a television studio, are covered in:CUFPPM504A Manage locations for film and media productions.
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 - production planning and management
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: Establish production parameters
  • Confirm and discuss production requirements and schedules that reflect industrial awards and workplace agreements with relevant personnel
  • Provide advice regarding technical, artistic and safety concerns that may affect production schedules
       
Element: Oversee preparation for productions
  • Identify and rectify potential problems that could affect the smooth running of productions and inform relevant personnel as required
  • Ensure that all pre-production technical checks are completed within required timeframes and make technical adjustments as required
  • Ensure that resources required for the production are available and functional and are in line with design specifications and OHS and public safety legislative requirements
  • Brief cast and crew as required to maintain information flow about production requirements, including changes to production schedules
  • Distribute call sheets to cast and crew in a timely manner
  • Liaise with PR staff about publicity requirements for productions and follow through accordingly
  • Brief all personnel on safety issues and procedures in the event of emergencies during studio shoots
  • Ensure that arrangements are in place for the secure storage of cast and crew valuables during productions
       
Element: Run productions
  • Oversee movement of physical elements and operation of equipment in line with production schedules and running sheets
  • Direct cast or guests to designated areas according to production requirements
  • If required, seat and brief audiences
  • Give clear instructions, cues and time counts to cast and crew in line with production schedules and running sheets
  • Identify any problems and resolve conflicts with minimum disruption to productions
  • Pass information and progress reports from live events to studio presenters, as required
  • Monitor production and performance elements to ensure consistency, quality and adherence to OHS regulations
       
Element: Finalise productions
  • Complete production documentation according to organisational procedures
  • Ensure studio is returned to its original or an improved state
  • Ensure that production resources are stored securely and safely for future use
  • Store and dispose of consumable props as necessary
  • Organise repairs to production resources or equipment as required and in line with organisational procedures
       


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:

effective coordination of all aspects of a production intended for broadcast on more than one occasion

ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously

knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and chain of command within the relevant media sector

well-developed verbal communication skills

sound knowledge of OHS regulations and procedures in the context of floor managing a studio shoot.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to production situations requiring a floor manager

interaction with a cast and crew typically 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

observation of the candidate floor managing a studio shoot to assess candidate's ability to supervise studio floor crew and interact appropriately with talent and other personnel

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:

BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments

CUESMT10B Organise and facilitate rehearsals.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

well-developed communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to:

deliver clear briefings to cast and crew

give timely and clear instructions, cues and time counts

meet and greet studio guests

interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

liaise with a wide range of production staff

complete routine workplace documentation

interpret production schedules and running sheets

supervise studio floor crew

technical skills sufficient to:

use standard word processing, database and spreadsheet applications

communicate effectively in a live production environment using two-way communication equipment

initiative and flexibility sufficient to:

deal efficiently with conflict and unexpected problems during live productions

balance conflicting needs when negotiating solutions to production matters

manage a range of tasks concurrently

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and meet deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

make decisions within own level of responsibility and authority

well-developed organisational and administrative skills

Required knowledge

creative elements of productions

OHS and public safety procedures sufficient to maintain a safe studio production environment

industry knowledge, including:

roles within and structure of the film and television industry

role and features of technologies and equipment used to shoot film and television productions

industrial awards and workplace agreements in relation to working hours and conditions

phases of the production process

duty of care to colleagues and general public

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:

audio

audio visual

camera

catering

child care

costume

hair and/or wigs

lighting

make-up

props

sets

special effects

transport.

Relevant personnel may include:

camera personnel

director

lighting personnel

performers:

cast

talent

presenters

contestants

extras

producer

production staff

sound personnel

technical director

technical producer

other technical/specialist staff.

Potential problems may include:

equipment failure

inappropriate audience behaviour

no-shows of equipment, performers or crew

poor weather conditions

punctuality of cast, extras and crew

technical.

Productions may include:

commercials

films

live or pre-recorded television productions, including:

music

drama

comedy

variety

sport

news

current affairs

game or quiz shows

forums or special events

music videos.

Pre-production technical checks may include:

camera

communication systems, e.g.:

microphones

headphones

lighting

sound.

OHS and public safety legislative requirements may include:

commonwealth, state and territory regulations

relevant local government rules and regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice.

Information on call sheets may include:

call times, which may depend on requirements, such as:

hot camera time

rehearsal time

reshoot

make-up

wardrobe

cast names and contact telephone numbers

client

crew names and contact telephone numbers

equipment

job

locations

shooting dates

wet weather contingencies

wrap times.

Designated areas may include:

green room

make-up

special effects

wardrobe.

Content of audience briefings may include:

action or responses required of audience at specific points in the production

emergency procedures

safety requirements

timing of the show

what happens during filming

when the program will be aired.

Instructions and cues may include:

changes to shoot or production schedule

cues may also be:

hand signals

visual, e.g. light or torch

verbal

computer-based

instructions from control room to studio floor

stand-bys.

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
Confirm and discuss production requirements and schedules that reflect industrial awards and workplace agreements with relevant personnel 
Provide advice regarding technical, artistic and safety concerns that may affect production schedules 
Identify and rectify potential problems that could affect the smooth running of productions and inform relevant personnel as required 
Ensure that all pre-production technical checks are completed within required timeframes and make technical adjustments as required 
Ensure that resources required for the production are available and functional and are in line with design specifications and OHS and public safety legislative requirements 
Brief cast and crew as required to maintain information flow about production requirements, including changes to production schedules 
Distribute call sheets to cast and crew in a timely manner 
Liaise with PR staff about publicity requirements for productions and follow through accordingly 
Brief all personnel on safety issues and procedures in the event of emergencies during studio shoots 
Ensure that arrangements are in place for the secure storage of cast and crew valuables during productions 
Oversee movement of physical elements and operation of equipment in line with production schedules and running sheets 
Direct cast or guests to designated areas according to production requirements 
If required, seat and brief audiences 
Give clear instructions, cues and time counts to cast and crew in line with production schedules and running sheets 
Identify any problems and resolve conflicts with minimum disruption to productions 
Pass information and progress reports from live events to studio presenters, as required 
Monitor production and performance elements to ensure consistency, quality and adherence to OHS regulations 
Complete production documentation according to organisational procedures 
Ensure studio is returned to its original or an improved state 
Ensure that production resources are stored securely and safely for future use 
Store and dispose of consumable props as necessary 
Organise repairs to production resources or equipment as required and in line with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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