Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist producers and directors during production of television programs.
It applies to individuals who provide administrative, production and technical support in the lead-up to and recording of television productions.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for studio recording and operations | 1.1 Discuss production requirements and timelines with relevant personnel 1.2 Prepare script materials and other documentation in required format 1.3 Distribute required documentation to relevant production areas 1.4 Assist with securing copyright clearances 1.5 Confirm bookings for facilities and check all resources required for productions are available on time 1.6 Check artists and resource providers are fully briefed about production requirements 1.7 Coordinate availability of production requirements and check script timings and durations are correct |
2. Call shots and cue in sources during productions | 2.1 Keep production personnel up-to-date with production requirements 2.2 Check production personnel are familiar with cueing procedures to be used during productions 2.3 Give verbal and non-verbal cues on time and follow creative directions, paying due regard to time required by others to fulfil their roles 2.4 Cue visual and audio sources in line with production requirements 2.5 Call shots as they happen to meet production requirements, and physically roll pre-recorded items 2.6 Monitor progress of productions against requirements 2.7 Time durations and pre-recorded items, including compilations and retakes, and make calculations in hours, minutes and seconds 2.8 Monitor safety and security of work area and take action to minimise risks as required |
3. Arrange post-production requirements | 3.1 Note script changes from original and produce accompanying documentation according to enterprise procedures 3.2 Check materials and documentation for post-production are properly identified and described 3.3 File relevant documentation and complete outstanding tasks to achieve closure on productions |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare production support material in a timely fashion
liaise with artists and production personnel to confirm facilities and resources requirements
give and follow directions during productions
cue artists, production personnel and pre-recorded segments in a timely fashion during productions
organise documentation and materials required for post-production.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline roles and responsibilities of key personnel in television productions
explain how production assistants interact with technical crew prior to and during productions
describe the main work health and safety and security procedures that apply in a television production environment.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
production situations and facilities
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2 | Recognises and interprets textual information in procedures, scripts and production schedules, noting changes between versions |
Writing | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Completes production documentation clearly, legibly and accurately |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.4, 2.1-2.3 | Gives clear instructions Uses listening and questioning skills to exchange ideas Calls shots and cues using hand signals or verbal commands |
Numeracy | 1.5, 2.3, 2.7 | Uses basic mathematical equations to calculate and coordinate time durations |
Navigate the world of work | 1.2, 2.8, 3.1 | Ensures programs are presented according to station requirements Adheres to work health and safety requirements |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.4, 2.1-2.3 | Collaborates with others to ensure requirements of production are met |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.8 3.1-3.3 | Prepares and organises materials, documentation and resources for activities ranging from pre-production through to post production Ensures required personnel are briefed and updated as required and coordinates production requirements in a timely manner Uses digital tools to prepare and distribute documentation in required format |
Sectors
Media and Entertainment Production – Broadcasting