The role outlined in this unit may be undertaken by a range of technical production personnel, usually under the supervision of others.

This unit has linkages to other technical construction and manufacturing units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate.

It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:

MEM18001C Use hand tools.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare physical elements for transportation

1.1. Assemble/dismantle physical elements in the correct order in accordance with instructions to ensure ease of packing, loading, unloading and installation

1.2. Pack physical elements safely using appropriate techniques and materials to avoid damage during transportation

1.3. Correctly identify, prepare and pack any tools required for bump in/bump out

2. Load/unload physical elements

2.1. Load/unload physical elements in the required order taking care to avoid damage

2.2. Use safe manual handling techniques throughout the loading/unloading process to avoid injury or damage

2.3. Install or position physical elements in appropriate work or storage area in accordance with directions

2.4. Identify any hazardous items and load these in a manner which minimises health and safety risk

2.5. Inspect load prior to transportation to ensure that all items are loaded appropriately, and make adjustments as required

2.6. Clear and clean work areas in accordance with organisational procedures

3. Check condition of physical elements

3.1. Check the condition of physical elements to ensure that no damage has occurred during bump-in/bump-out

3.2. Identify any repairs required and report to the appropriate personnel for action, using correct documentation as required

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read simple work instructions, equipment lists and safety directions

numeracy skills sufficient to count/tally equipment and other physical elements

self-management skills sufficient to meet deadlines

problem-solving skills sufficient to anticipate and resolve minor equipment set-up problems

ability to work as a member of a production team

Required knowledge

general knowledge of the bump in/bump out process for different types of production, including typical procedures and processes and the roles and responsibilities of different personnel

general knowledge of the typical physical elements used for different types of production

typical locations for different physical elements within a production venue

safe manual handling techniques and the broader safety issues associated with the movement of physical elements

relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements

packing materials and techniques used for different types of equipment

techniques for loading and stowing equipment for safe transportation

the range of tools commonly required during the bump in/bump out process

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 unit:

knowledge of safe manual handling techniques for various types of equipment

ability to move, pack and load equipment under instruction using safe manual handling techniques.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the packing, loading and positioning of physical elements required in a given production

involvement of and interaction with a team during the bump in/bump out process.

Method of assessment

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

direct observation of the candidate packing, loading or unloading equipment during a bump in/bump out

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features, safety issues

case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidate's ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts

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:

a venue or location for bump in/bump out

a range of equipment typically used for a production

transportation into which equipment can be loaded.

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.

Physical elements may include any equipment or materials commonly used for an entertainment production, eg:

audio equipment

costumes

lighting equipment

props

scenic art

sets

Transportation may be required:

between different venues

by air

by rail

by road

by sea

within a venue

Packing/loading techniques may include:

particular ways of handling different equipment

use of protective coverings

use of restraints

Packing materials may include:

boxes

bubble wrap

bush blankets

crates

labels

road cases

rope

straps

tape

tissue paper

wardrobe skips

Appropriate personnel may include:

event/production managers

stage managers

supervisors/managers

technical staff

Unit sector

Media and entertainment production - staging

This unit contains employability skills.