Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and organise access to production locations for film or television shoots, live broadcasts and events, festivals and theatre performances.
It applies to individuals who, based on an outline provided, research locations, assess suitability, and organise access. The final decision, as to the location to be used, is made by a director, production designer or production manager.
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. Identify, assess and select suitable locations for productions | 1.1 Liaise with relevant production staff, review relevant production documentation and confirm production requirements relevant to choice of location 1.2 Identify and inspect potential sites that meet creative and technical requirements and production budget 1.3 Prepare briefs on prospective locations for presentation to director or other production staff 1.4 Establish and maintain database of contacts for suitable potential locations 1.5 Develop a production or operational plan and identify required resources and logistical requirements for potential locations 1.6 Consult with relevant personnel to reach agreement on locations to be used |
2. Arrange access to locations | 2.1 Negotiate and conclude contractual agreements, permits or licenses necessary to secure locations in consultation with owners, authorities and relevant production staff 2.2 Maintain liaison with owners and authorities to ensure integrity of production schedules, creative requirements, location plans and any protocols associated with cultural, religious or heritage sites 2.3 Communicate conditions and safety requirements associated with use of locations to production staff and relevant members of the public 2.4 Maintain and file records of contracts and agreements in line with organisational procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
identify location options that are responsive to requirements of key personnel
research location, dimensions, characteristics, constraints and requirements of each potential site within required timeframe
prepare written and verbal location reports to enable decisions to be made about suitability of sites
negotiate with relevant parties to gain access to sites in line with the rights of owners and authorities and organisational procedures
undertake contractual negotiations to enable access to locations in a timely manner, within scope of own role and in consultation with relevant production staff
document procedures and information regarding selected production locations using established formats and in line with required procedures.
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:
describe roles and responsibilities of director, production designer or production manager, and their relationship to the work of assistant sourcing the production’s location
explain methodology used to identify and gain access to suitable potential sites, including site’s consistency with creative and technical requirements, and satisfying legal and administrative requirements of contracts and agreements
identify typical problems and the main challenges of sourcing and organising locations for a production
outline protocols associated with gaining access to cultural, religious or heritage sites
outline work health and safety (WHS) requirements and procedures associated with different types of sites.
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:
opportunities to survey and negotiate access to a range of production locations
production documents and requirements
standard location agreements and contracts.
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 | 1.1, 1.2, 2.4 | Interprets information in production documentation to establish site requirements |
Writing | 1.3-1.5, 2.3 | Prepares detailed location information in suitable language and formats for planning and presentation purposes Develops and maintains accurate workplace records |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 | Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and solutions, and uses appropriate, detailed and clear language to address key people, contribute information and express requirements Uses listening and questioning skills to develop and discuss ideas for site options with key others |
Navigate the world of work | 2.1-2.4 | Meets expectations associated with own role and accepts responsibility for coordination with others to negotiate production locations and agreements Maintains contracts and agreements according to organisational procedures |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 | Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices when consulting with colleagues, location owners and authorities Collaborates and negotiates with others to achieve agreements |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 | Plans and organises tasks and workload with an awareness of how they contribute to production outcomes Analyses production requirements to inform location searches and choices Plans resources and identifies logistical requirements for selected locations, and manages required communication |
Sectors
Media and Entertainment Production – Production Planning and Management