A senior technician or workshop supervisor would generally undertake this role.

This unit has linkages to a range of other technical and general management units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and organise workflow for production operations

1.1. Correctly assess workloads of colleagues and allocate work to facilitate effective and efficient operations

1.2. Delegate work to appropriate colleagues in accordance with the principles of delegation

1.3. Assess workflow and progress against agreed objectives and timelines

1.4. Assist colleagues in the prioritisation of workload through supportive feedback and coaching

1.5. Provide timely input to relevant colleagues in relation to staffing needs

2. Evaluate and monitor production operations

2.1. Check and evaluate production aspects at the appropriate times and in accordance with production schedule, legal and occupational health and safety requirements

2.2. Provide timely and relevant feedback and support on technical aspects to appropriate personnel as required

2.3. Initiate or organise modifications as required by the production and in consultation with colleagues

2.4. Check that documentation is updated as required in accordance with production requirements

2.5. Identify the need for technical run-throughs and negotiate as required

3. Solve problems and make decisions in relation to production operations

3.1. Identify technical problems promptly and analyse from an operational perspective

3.2. Initiate short- term action to resolve the immediate problem where appropriate

3.3. leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the area of technical production

3.4. Analyse problems for any long-term impact, and assess and action potential solutions in consultation with colleagues

3.5. Take follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of the solution

4. Liaise with production colleagues to maximise quality

4.1. Identify key production personnel and liaise to ensure a holistic approach

4.2. Provide regular updates to colleagues in relation to production issues and general progress

4.3. Seek relevant information from colleagues to allow for timely response to changes in other areas of work

Required skills

leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the area of technical production

typical work organisation and work planning methods within the area of technical production

Required knowledge

in depth knowledge of the specific technical area (sound, lighting, staging, audiovisual, sets, props or scenic art)

key aspects of the overall technical and creative production process for different types of live production

the interrelationships between key artistic and technical personnel

principles of effective delegation, including the provision of clear direction in devolving responsibility and accountability

problem solving and decision making processes and techniques and their application to technical production in the workplace, in particular contingency management

legal and occupational health and safety issues that affect technical production in relation to short-term work organisation

effective communication techniques in relation to provision of feedback and support to colleagues

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this area:

extensive knowledge of specialist technical area

ability to monitor technical operations to ensure production requirements are met

ability to respond to a range of common technical problems and challenges

effective communication skills in relation to coaching and leadership.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the monitoring of one or more technical areas in the lead-up to and during more than one production

involvement of and interaction with an artistic and technical team to reflect the collaborative nature of the skills in this unit

involvement of a team for which the candidate is able to plan and organise workflow.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

attendance at and evaluation of the technical aspects of an event for which the candidate has been responsible

evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate on the technical production process, the issues and challenges encountered and how these were overcome

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of management roles and techniques

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

technical production equipment in the area of specialisation

a venue where a production can be staged.

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 operations may refer to:

lighting

sets/props/scenic art

sound

staging

visual display

Colleagues may include:

artists

carpenters

designers

directors

stage managers

technicians

other specialist staff

Occupational health and safety requirements may include:

Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations

relevant local government legislation and regulation

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia

Appropriate times for evaluations may include:

at key stages during set-up

before, during or after technical run-throughs

during performance breaks

just prior to the event

Modifications may include:

changes to technical drawings or plans

cue sheet modification

introduction of new equipment

movement or replacement of physical elements

Problems with production operations may include:

conflicts between different production aspects

impacts of last minute artistic changes

need to adapt equipment/change equipment

space limitations

Unit sector

Media and entertainment production - production planning and management

This unit contains employability skills.