CUFPPM503A
Manage safety aspects of screen productions

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop safety plans for screen productions based on pre-production safety reports.Depending on the size and type of production, location managers, production managers, or senior safety officers are responsible for developing safety plans based on pre-production safety reports. Safety plans document all known and potential risks and propose actions to address them that comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Application

During productions, location managers, production managers or senior safety officers are responsible for implementing safety plans, thereby ensuring the safety and security of cast, crew and equipment at all times.

Skills associated with the preparation of safety reports are covered in:

CUFPPM502A Write pre-production safety reports.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Develop safety plans

1. Analyse and discuss findings and recommendations of draft pre-production safety reports with relevant personnel

2. From safety reports, identify priority actions and personnel and materials required for screen productions

3. Distribute final version of pre-production safety reports and communicate key findings to relevant personnel and organisations prior to commencement of filming

4. Identify specific safety personnel and skills sets required for screen production activity

5. Sequence production activities for effectiveness and efficiency, based on safety report and production schedule requirements

6. Recruit and roster specialist personnel and seek other specialist advice as required in line with pre-production safety reports

7. Ensure relevant personnel prepare action plans for hazardous sequences that comply with all codes, guidelines and procedures

8. Coordinate and participate in all location surveys to ensure production complies with recommended industry safety codes

9. Document safety plans in line with enterprise procedures, ensuring that all recommendations from pre-production safety reports have been addressed

Oversee safety aspects of production set-up

10. Confirm approval of hazardous sequences with relevant authorities prior to their execution

11. Distribute all plans, procedures and approvals to relevant personnel via daily call sheets

12. Ensure that all equipment, props, crew vehicles and their operators, and maintenance personnel meet licensing and regulatory requirements

13. Confirm that relevant personnel understand procedures for dealing with faulty or inappropriate production equipment, and requirements for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing

14. Coordinate safety and operational briefings by relevant personnel

15. Complete production documentation as required and according to enterprise procedures

Organise medical and emergency services

16. From safety reports, establish medical services that may be required during productions in the event of accident or illness

17. Arrange for the provision of in- and out-of-hours medical services by qualified medical practitioners accessible to production locations

18. Recruit and roster registered nurses or other medical personnel required for filming hazardous sequences

19. Book and coordinate the supply of emergency services personnel required for any hazardous sequences or remote location activity

20. Provide adequate and accessible first aid equipment and ensure all personnel are aware of its location

Monitor the safe execution of productions

21. Provide required safety briefings to relevant personnel involved in productions and ensure that communication methods, chain of command and emergency procedures are fully understood

22. Identify safety and security hazards and eliminate, isolate or minimise risk throughout productions

23. Clear production areas of non-essential personnel whenever possible

24. Monitor health and safety conditions throughout productions to assess risks to safety and to ensure that all OHS procedures are being observed

25. Supervise safe execution of all aspects of any hazardous sequences

26. Cancel the execution of productions where unacceptable risks are identified and clearly document and communicate this to relevant personnel

React to emergency situations

27. Recognise hazardous situations and abort productions as required

28. Implement emergency plans as required

29. Ensure that first aid is provided to injured personnel and that emergency services are contacted to provide professional assistance as required

30. Where possible, clear sites of items that may cause further accident or injury according to safety plans

31. Complete detailed reports documenting incidents according to enterprise and legal requirements of relevant authorities

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to:

engage with a wide range of screen production personnel

engage with a range of external emergency and medical service providers

work collaboratively in a team environment, including demonstrating leadership

organisational, planning and literacy skills sufficient to:

interpret scripts, production schedules, technical reports, and licensing and regulatory documents

organise resources and personnel in line with pre-production safety reports

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility sufficient to:

resolve unexpected problems and risks on location

manage a range of tasks concurrently

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and in adverse situations

meet production deadlines

manage work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results

technical skills sufficient to use routine word processing and database applications sufficient to complete workplace documentation

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

familiarity with screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment

organisational culture, etiquette, structure, roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist production and location management personnel involved in screen productions

issues and challenges that arise when managing safety aspects of screen productions

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services

working knowledge of:

procedures for the safe execution of special effects, stunt and action sequences

common industry hazards and their potential for causing harm

safety practices required to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards

safety implications associated with using camera, sound and lighting equipment

OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to screen productions, e.g. licensing requirements for identified high risk occupations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia (BCA), and local government construction rules and regulations

environmental and land use legislation and regulations as they relate to safe transport and use of sets and props

state and territory legislation covering the use of outdoor pyrotechnics and indoor theatrical effects

legislative requirements for working with minors and animals

detailed knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television, including stunts and special effects, first aid and armoury

Evidence Required

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:

development of effective safety plans for screen productions based on the findings and recommendations of pre-production safety reports

effective management of safety aspects of screen productions

demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills

detailed knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

effective verbal and written communication skills.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of at least two safety plans

access to pre-production safety reports

access to screen productions to assess the practical supervisory and management aspects of the unit

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

evaluation of safety plans developed by the candidate in terms of their effectiveness in addressing relevant safety issues

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as he/she implements aspects of a safety plan

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies to assess ability to implement safety plans for a range of screen productions.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBOHS505B Manage hazards in the work environment

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

CUFPPM502A Write pre-production safety reports

CUFPPM504A Manage locations for film and media productions.


Range Statement

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.

Findings may include:

actions and recommendations for department heads, identifying potential risks and management strategies for their areas of responsibility

areas where digital visual effects may be better used to minimise risk to cast and crew

areas where licensing conditions or regulations require either a specialist in attendance or specialist advice or services, e.g.:

electricians

mechanics

emergency services

pyrotechnicians

location surveys, including terrain and building structures

normal locations of first aid equipment on set

plans to evacuate injured personnel to nearest medical services, especially where remote locations are used

procedures to be followed to eliminate, isolate or minimise safety risks to cast and crew

safety requirements of known equipment, vehicles, props, costumes, make-up and crew vehicles

sequences where a safety supervisor or stunt coordinator is required on set.

Relevant personnel may include:

art director

designer

director

director of photography

extras and stand-in performers

fire and safety officer

floor manager

general public and local residents

head of department

lighting, sound and camera personnel

local government authority personnel

location or unit manager

locations scout

make-up personnel

medics

performer

personnel with specialist expertise in stunt and action sequence execution

producer

production designer

production staff

pyrotechnic effects operator

relevant film and television authorities that support location selection

safety consultant

special effects department personnel

special effects production personnel

special effects supervisor or manager

specialist licensed operator, including rigging, scaffolding and crane and lift operator

stunt actor

stunt coordinator

stunt performer

technical director

transportation provider and crew

wardrobe personnel

other technical/specialist staff.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

educational resources

feature films

filmed events or performances

music videos

short films

television productions of any type.

Specialist personnel may include:

animal trainer

armourer

electrical, plumbing and rigging contractor

graded stunt personnel

medical personnel

police and emergency services personnel

providers of safety equipment and PPE

pyrotechnics contractor or coordinator

safety supervisor

special effects coordinator

structural engineer

stunt coordinator

veterinarian.

Hazardous sequences may include:

animatronics and creatures

armoury and ammunition

automated and animatronic devices and controls

cables

computer controlled devices

electrical and mechanical winches

electro mechanical devices

electronic devices

electronic flashing and timing devices

electronic hardware

floor effects, including:

weather effects

fire and smoke

collapsing and destruction

falls

water

vehicle movements and crashes

animals

motion control systems

motion control electronics and systems

pneumatics

power packs

pyrotechnics, including:

explosives

detonators

squibs

smoke

deflating materials

confetti canons

aerial and ground effect display shells and mortars.

Authorities may include:

commonwealth, state and territory departments and agencies overseeing OHS regulations, e.g. WorkCover

licensing bodies for high risk occupations involving such things as:

rigging

scaffolding

pressure vessels

forklifts

crane and lift tower operations

police, emergency and medical service providers

relevant local and state government agencies overseeing environmental planning and construction legislation and regulations

relevant national and international standards bodies responsible for guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. Environment Protection Authority guidelines, the BCA

unions, e.g. Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).

Documentation may include:

budgets

call and running sheets

cast and crew lists

computer generated

confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes

descriptive checklists of sets and props

fault reports

hire agreements

incident reports

location lists

manually written

material safety and data sheets (MSDS) and other product safety documents

memos of instruction

production schedules

shooting schedules

specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods

stock orders

stock reports

stunt and action sequence schedules.

Hazardous situations may include:

accidents

equipment failure

risks to the general public

unfavourable weather conditions, such as:

fog, mist or rain

high winds

bad light

water temperature.


Sectors

Unit sector


Competency Field

Media and entertainment production - production planning and management


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.