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Evidence Guide: CUFHAZ403A - Perform hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

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CUFHAZ403A - Perform hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for execution of hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

  1. Notify relevant personnel of your arrival on location and confirm your capacity to perform the required hazardous action sequences involving natural elements
  2. Confirm with relevant personnel specific production requirements for hazardous action sequences and prepare accordingly
  3. Review skills requirement and experience of self and other specialist personnel for relevance to proposed sequences
  4. Familiarise self with production materials to be used in hazardous action sequences and check cast and crew for technical suitability and safety compliance
  5. Note camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences
  6. Recall positioning and movement of all personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to support ease of visual continuity and editing
  7. Consider and review alternative execution methods for specific hazardous action sequences
  8. Confirm with relevant personnel that planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Notify relevant personnel of your arrival on location and confirm your capacity to perform the required hazardous action sequences involving natural elements

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Confirm with relevant personnel specific production requirements for hazardous action sequences and prepare accordingly

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Review skills requirement and experience of self and other specialist personnel for relevance to proposed sequences

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Familiarise self with production materials to be used in hazardous action sequences and check cast and crew for technical suitability and safety compliance

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Note camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences

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Recall positioning and movement of all personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to support ease of visual continuity and editing

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Consider and review alternative execution methods for specific hazardous action sequences

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Confirm with relevant personnel that planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and regulatory requirements

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Attend dedicated personnel briefings

  1. Review all hazardous action sequence information
  2. Attend briefings of relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
  3. Check available technical specifications for all production materials to be used and advise relevant personnel of issues arising
Review all hazardous action sequence information

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Attend briefings of relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures

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Check available technical specifications for all production materials to be used and advise relevant personnel of issues arising

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Set up and check production materials

  1. Unload, position and assemble production materials to be used in hazardous action sequences
  2. Check that all equipment and handling procedures comply with given technical specifications in terms of required safety standards and regulatory requirements and notify relevant personnel of emergent issues
  3. Review camera positions for latent safety issues
  4. Check that production areas are clear of unwanted objects and personnel
  5. Identify visual cues and spots to assist in positioning performers for hazardous screen production activity
  6. Reconfirm that personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specified safety equipment are operational and used correctly
  7. If possible within budgetary and safety constraints, determine the operation of hazardous action sequences by test, demonstration, simulation or rehearsal
  8. Advise relevant personnel of any revision to planned hazardous action sequences identified through test, demonstration, simulation or rehearsal
  9. Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk emerges and advise relevant personnel
Unload, position and assemble production materials to be used in hazardous action sequences

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Check that all equipment and handling procedures comply with given technical specifications in terms of required safety standards and regulatory requirements and notify relevant personnel of emergent issues

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Review camera positions for latent safety issues

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Check that production areas are clear of unwanted objects and personnel

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Identify visual cues and spots to assist in positioning performers for hazardous screen production activity

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Reconfirm that personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specified safety equipment are operational and used correctly

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If possible within budgetary and safety constraints, determine the operation of hazardous action sequences by test, demonstration, simulation or rehearsal

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Advise relevant personnel of any revision to planned hazardous action sequences identified through test, demonstration, simulation or rehearsal

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Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk emerges and advise relevant personnel

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Safely execute hazardous action sequences

  1. Comply with relevant PPE requirements
  2. Confirm with relevant personnel where specific production requirements involve other high-risk activities
  3. Recheck that areas are clear of unwanted objects and personnel
  4. Execute sequences according to agreed production schedules and cues
  5. Follow all safety controls and regulatory requirements during the execution of sequences
  6. Implement predetermined alternative safeguards for all production personnel where variations occur to agreed production plans
  7. Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises during execution and advise relevant personnel
  8. Ensure that continuity of hazardous action sequences is maintained throughout execution
Comply with relevant PPE requirements

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Confirm with relevant personnel where specific production requirements involve other high-risk activities

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Recheck that areas are clear of unwanted objects and personnel

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Execute sequences according to agreed production schedules and cues

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Follow all safety controls and regulatory requirements during the execution of sequences

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Implement predetermined alternative safeguards for all production personnel where variations occur to agreed production plans

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Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises during execution and advise relevant personnel

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Ensure that continuity of hazardous action sequences is maintained throughout execution

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React to emergency situations

  1. Abort activities and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
  2. Clear sites of all personnel and if possible remove items that may cause further injury
  3. Identify items or locations that may need to be isolated for safety and investigatory activities post-emergency situation
  4. Advise relevant personnel of the emergency situation according to established procedures
Abort activities and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents

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Clear sites of all personnel and if possible remove items that may cause further injury

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Identify items or locations that may need to be isolated for safety and investigatory activities post-emergency situation

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Advise relevant personnel of the emergency situation according to established procedures

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Secure locations on completion of hazardous action sequences

  1. Collect, check inventory of, transport and store all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in compliance with regulatory requirements
  2. Inspect locations to ensure that they are left in a safe and secure state, in compliance with regulatory requirements
  3. Participate in post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and provide feedback in order to guide future operations
  4. Complete personal logbook and contribute to any final written reports as required
Collect, check inventory of, transport and store all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in compliance with regulatory requirements

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Inspect locations to ensure that they are left in a safe and secure state, in compliance with regulatory requirements

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Participate in post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and provide feedback in order to guide future operations

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Complete personal logbook and contribute to any final written reports as required

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

safe execution of hazardous action sequences using natural elements that demonstrate:

compliance with all licensing, regulatory and industry codes of practice and safety regulations

safe work practices

understanding of screen production processes in relation to performing hazardous action sequences

ability to follow correct procedures in relation to setting up, performing and evaluating hazardous action sequences

ability to make judgements based on the degree of risk associated with hazardous action sequences

effective verbal and written communication skills in the context of executing hazardous action sequences using natural elements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Because this unit focuses on the requirements of staging of hazardous action sequences, assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of hazardous action sequences are covered that address all aspects of stunt performance (water, fire, wind and smoke) as determined by MEAA requirements.

Assessment should occur wherever possible in an integrated manner with similar hazardous action sequences units that support learners to achieve relevant licensing and regulatory requirements.

Assessment also must ensure:

access to a real or simulated workplace environment that reproduces all the elements of a production requiring hazardous action sequences using natural elements

access to regulatory information as listed in the range statement

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

direct observation and questioning of the candidate on location as he/she prepares for and performs hazardous action sequences using natural elements

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBPMG407B Apply risk management techniques

CUFHAZ401A Perform hazardous action sequences using vehicles

CUFHAZ402A Perform hazardous action sequences involving fights and falls

CUFHAZ404A Perform hazardous action sequences involving animals.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills sufficient to:

engage with relevant screen production cast and crew through designated verbal and non-verbal communication channels

interpret call sheets, scripts, artistic direction, production schedules, technical reports, safety briefings, and licensing and regulatory documents

explain specific skills requirements of hazardous action sequences to cast and crew in order to minimise risk

teamwork skills that demonstrate an understanding of the collective nature of screen productions, especially where a number of hazardous action sequences are occurring simultaneously during screen production activities

problem-solving skills sufficient to make valid determinations as to a performer's ability to execute planned hazardous action sequences based on experience, observation and awareness of relevant industry codes and legislative requirements

technical skills sufficient to use documentation systems that support production requirements in relation to hazardous action sequences using elements

organisational and planning skills sufficient to:

implement relevant licensing and government regulatory requirements

implement relevant emergency and medical service procedures external to screen productions

use information management systems that address safety and security

establish parameters in delivery of sequences that maximise continuity

contribute to the planning, set up, rehearsal, execution, evaluation and bump out associated with hazardous action sequences involving the use of elements

well-developed self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and in adverse situations

contribute to accurate, appropriate and timely records and documentation

meet production deadlines and schedules

document own performance and skills in the context of promoting oneself for future employment

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

familiarity with screen production techniques, camera positions and equipment

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

issues and challenges that arise in executing hazardous action sequences using elements

access procedures and protocols for engaging with emergency and medical services

communication channels employed on location

common industry hazards in relation to the use of elements, their potential for causing harm, and strategies for minimising potential harm to performers and crew

safety implications regarding all camera, sound and lighting equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences using elements

safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards on set

relevant OHS legislation and regulations as they relate to safe transport and use of sets, props and armour

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

understanding and achievement of all required discrete licensing requirements for stunt coordinators and fight directors as identified in the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and film industry codes of practice

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

actor, extra and stand-in performer

armourer

fire and safety officer

first assistant director

floor manager

head of department

lighting, sound and camera personnel

location or unit manager

make-up and wardrobe personnel

medic

other specialist technical staff

production staff

pyrotechnic effects operator

site safety officer

special effects production personnel

specialist rigging, scaffolding and crane or lift operator

stunt coordinator

stunt performer

transportation provider and crew.

Locations may include:

all weather conditions

day and night

interior and exterior

specialist production facilities, e.g. water tanks for underwater photography

studio.

Hazardous action sequences involving natural elements may include:

activities using elements such as:

skydiving and base jumping

swimming, scuba diving and free diving

skiing and surfing

firefighting

canoeing and kayaking

sailing and windsurfing

rock climbing

ammunition, e.g.:

blanks

projectiles

firearms and weapons

mechanical and electronic systems, e.g.:

animatronics and pneumatics

electrical and mechanical winches and cabling

automated and animatronic devices and controls

electronic and electro mechanical devices

computer controlled devices

motion control systems

motion control electronics and systems

electronic flashing and timing devices

pyrotechnics such as:

explosives

detonators

squibs

smoke

deflating materials

confetti canons

aerial and ground effect display shells and mortars

simulated hazardous actions, e.g.:

drowning and inundation

falling

suffocation

burning

buried alive

weather effects, e.g.:

storms, floods and rain

fog

wind

sun and heat

snow and ice

fire (natural and built environment)

smoke

sand storm

landslide, collapse and falls

waterfalls and rapids.

Production materials may include:

camera, lighting and sound recording equipment

costumes and make-up

sets and props

any other equipment or materials required for specific hazardous action sequences using natural elements.

Regulatory requirements may include:

air traffic or maritime authority requirements in relation to air traffic corridors, ports and rivers

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

crowd control requirements, where productions may involve members of the public as participants or observers

environmental planning staff in relation to noise levels, smoke, and other special effects release and clean up

licensing bodies for relevant high-risk occupations involving such things as explosives, rigging, scaffolding, pressure vessels forklifts and crane or lift operations

licensing requirements for transporting, setting up, storing and discharging firearms, blank ammunition and pyrotechnic effects

MEAA requirements under stunt performer grading systems

police, emergency and medical service providers

provision and use of specific PPE and other related safety equipment

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

relevant national and international standards bodies responsible for guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. EPA guidelines, the Building Code of Australia and transport departments for vehicle licensing

security legislation in relation to the release of special effects.

Hazardous action sequence information may include:

abort details and signals

assembly requirements and schedules

cast and crew lists

chain of communication for execution of sequences involving the use of natural elements, including cues and signals

daily call or running sheets

date and approximate time of day for execution of sequences

detailed descriptions of stunt and action sequences

documentation of relevant licences and regulatory compliance requirements needed by stunt supervisors, performers and fight directors

equipment assembly requirements and schedules

estimation of camera position, route and timing of cameras and details of rigging

involvement of performers and stunt performers in stunt and action sequences

location lists and access requirements

location of emergency services and procedures for contacting emergency services in the event of an accident

location of first aid and medical facilities

materials data safety sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and compounds used

names of action sequence coordinator, safety consultant and safety supervisor

pre-production safety report

procedures to be followed in the event of an accident

production schedule

required statutory approvals

route and timing of sequences involving the use of natural elements

safety procedures to be followed during set up and execution of sequences involving the use of natural elements

safety reports and assessments of these reports

scripts

set and props construction and transportation specifications relevant to specific hazardous action sequences

special effects specifications

type and number of personnel required to execute sequences involving the use of natural elements.

Cues may be:

computer generated

given live or via communications equipment

spoken

visual.

Reasons to abort sequences may include:

accident or incident

equipment failure

loss or lack of communication

risk to broader public and environment

risk to cast, crew and production equipment

unfavourable weather conditions, such as:

fog, mist or rain

high wind velocity

bad light

water temperature.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

educational resources

feature films

filmed events or performances

music video

short films

television productions of any type.

Personal protective equipment may include:

air supplies

airbags and boxes

body suits

breathing apparatus and masks

eyebaths

fire blankets and extinguishers

fire retardant treated clothing

first aid equipment

heat safety gels

helmets, boots and gloves

knee and shoulder pads

life jackets

neck braces

period and contemporary body armour

rappelling and abseiling equipment

safety goggles

safety harnesses and lines

scuba equipment

skin suits

any other safety equipment.