Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work, e.g. Screen Producers' Association of Australia, Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry, Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes
relevant State/Territory Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice
major safety requirements for entertainment venues as outlined in State/Territory Occupational Health and Safety legislation
major causes of workplace accidents relevant to the work environment
workplace hazards relevant to a given context
emergency evacuation procedures relevant to a given context
fire hazards and workplace fire hazard minimisation procedures
organisational health, safety and security procedures
literacy skills sufficient to interpret symbols used for Occupational Health and Safety signs
designated personnel responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
safety report and any safety implementation reports, for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors.
Linkages to other units
This unit underpins effective performance in all other units, and combined assessment and/or training is recommended.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
following established procedures and understanding of the implications of disregarding those procedures
understanding of the legal requirement to work in accordance with health, safety and security procedures.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate safe working practices for particular job roles and contexts.
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 explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to others
direct observation of the candidate demonstrating safe working practices for particular job roles
case studies and problem solving exercises for emergency situations, particular safety issues
oral or written questioning to asses knowledge of industry safety guidelines, legislation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts, regulations and codes of practice
relevant industry safety guidelines
organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
relevant protective equipment
safety report and any safety implementation reports, for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The following table describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (1)
Reading and following safety procedures.
Communicating ideas and information (1)
Passing on key safety information to colleagues.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Organising work tasks to ensure safety.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Checking safety procedures with other team members.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Checking number of patrons does not exceed safety requirements.
Solving problems (1)
Identifying safety issues and reporting them.
Using technology (-)
Not Applicable.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
general knowledge of relevant industry safety guidelines as they apply to particular areas of work, e.g. Screen Producers' Association of Australia, Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry, Film Industry Recommended Safety Code and Safety Guidance Notes
relevant State/Territory Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice
major safety requirements for entertainment venues as outlined in State/Territory Occupational Health and Safety legislation
major causes of workplace accidents relevant to the work environment
workplace hazards relevant to a given context
emergency evacuation procedures relevant to a given context
fire hazards and workplace fire hazard minimisation procedures
organisational health, safety and security procedures
literacy skills sufficient to interpret symbols used for Occupational Health and Safety signs
designated personnel responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
safety report and any safety implementation reports, for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors.
Linkages to other units
This unit underpins effective performance in all other units, and combined assessment and/or training is recommended.
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
following established procedures and understanding of the implications of disregarding those procedures
understanding of the legal requirement to work in accordance with health, safety and security procedures.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate safe working practices for particular job roles and contexts.
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 explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to others
direct observation of the candidate demonstrating safe working practices for particular job roles
case studies and problem solving exercises for emergency situations, particular safety issues
oral or written questioning to asses knowledge of industry safety guidelines, legislation
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant Occupational Health and Safety acts, regulations and codes of practice
relevant industry safety guidelines
organisation's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
relevant protective equipment
safety report and any safety implementation reports, for candidates working within the film and television industry sectors.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The following table describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (1)
Reading and following safety procedures.
Communicating ideas and information (1)
Passing on key safety information to colleagues.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Organising work tasks to ensure safety.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Checking safety procedures with other team members.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Checking number of patrons does not exceed safety requirements.
Solving problems (1)
Identifying safety issues and reporting them.
Using technology (-)
Not Applicable.