Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: CUFSFX402A - Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations

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CUFSFX402A - Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations

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Prepare for transportation of special effects items

Confirm facilities available at production locations in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
Inspect locations as required to identify most appropriate delivery, storage and assembly arrangements
Ensure that power supply and facilities at locations are adequate to meet production requirements for assembling and executing special effects
Conduct pre-departure checks on all equipment to be used at locations
Complete required stock orders and ensure availability in time for the assembly and execution of special effects
Develop an operational plan to transport, assemble and disassemble special effects items at production locations
Identify problems that might occur with the transportation and assembly of special effects items and make contingency plans as required

Confirm facilities available at production locations in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

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Inspect locations as required to identify most appropriate delivery, storage and assembly arrangements

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Ensure that power supply and facilities at locations are adequate to meet production requirements for assembling and executing special effects

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Conduct pre-departure checks on all equipment to be used at locations

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Complete required stock orders and ensure availability in time for the assembly and execution of special effects

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Develop an operational plan to transport, assemble and disassemble special effects items at production locations

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Identify problems that might occur with the transportation and assembly of special effects items and make contingency plans as required

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Coordinate the transportation of special effects items to locations

Organise the construction or acquisition of road cases, boxes or crates to enable the safe transportation of special effects items to production locations
Ensure that safe lifting and handling methods are used to pack and unpack special effects items, taking care to avoid damage to items
Ensure that transportation method allows access to locations and is suited to the nature and quantity of special effects items being transported
Provide clear, accurate and complete instructions to transport providers
Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures

Organise the construction or acquisition of road cases, boxes or crates to enable the safe transportation of special effects items to production locations

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Ensure that safe lifting and handling methods are used to pack and unpack special effects items, taking care to avoid damage to items

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Ensure that transportation method allows access to locations and is suited to the nature and quantity of special effects items being transported

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Provide clear, accurate and complete instructions to transport providers

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Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures

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Receive special effects items at locations

Check and document condition of all special effects items and construction equipment transported to production locations
Complete any reports on shortages or damaged items in line with enterprise procedures
Coordinate deliveries of goods from specialist manufacturers and hirers
Check and document the quality and condition of hired or specially manufactured items on receipt, to ensure that production requirements can be met

Check and document condition of all special effects items and construction equipment transported to production locations

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Complete any reports on shortages or damaged items in line with enterprise procedures

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Coordinate deliveries of goods from specialist manufacturers and hirers

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Check and document the quality and condition of hired or specially manufactured items on receipt, to ensure that production requirements can be met

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Assemble and disassemble special effects items on location

Identify and implement solutions to any operational problems in consultation with relevant personnel
Oversee assembly of special effects items, ensuring that quality standards are adhered to, the most appropriate techniques are used and that work is undertaken within budget constraints
Ensure that OHS and public safety legislative requirements are met and production schedules are adhered to
During assembly, ensure safety of all personnel and any general public present
Secure special effects items and accessories throughout the assembly phase to minimise theft or damage
Coordinate safe disassembling, packing and return transportation of special effects items and equipment
Report and document any equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance in line with enterprise procedures
Leave locations in the original or improved condition, ensuring no adverse impact on the sites
Evaluate own role in special effects operations and note areas for improvement

Identify and implement solutions to any operational problems in consultation with relevant personnel

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Oversee assembly of special effects items, ensuring that quality standards are adhered to, the most appropriate techniques are used and that work is undertaken within budget constraints

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Ensure that OHS and public safety legislative requirements are met and production schedules are adhered to

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During assembly, ensure safety of all personnel and any general public present

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Secure special effects items and accessories throughout the assembly phase to minimise theft or damage

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Coordinate safe disassembling, packing and return transportation of special effects items and equipment

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Report and document any equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance in line with enterprise procedures

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Leave locations in the original or improved condition, ensuring no adverse impact on the sites

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Evaluate own role in special effects operations and note areas for improvement

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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: efficient coordination of special effects operations that demonstrates an ability to: interpret production documentation correctly meet production requirements coordinate transportation of special effects items to and from locations take account of budgetary and resource constraints communicate effectively with team members while supervising the assembly and disassembly of special effects items on location application of safe work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: practical demonstration ofskills through coordinating the logistics of special effects operations for at least two productions access to productions that require special effects items 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 discussion with the candidate about procedures followed to coordinate the logistics of special effects operations, including problems that could arise and how they would be dealt with inspection of plans prepared by the candidate for the transportation and assembly and disassembly of special effects items to determine if correct procedures have been followed 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: BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to:

interpret production documentation, special effects assembly specifications and instructions

provide verbal instructions to team members responsible for assembling and disassembling special effects items

work collaboratively as a member of a production team, including supervising team members

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility sufficient to devise the most efficient way to handle the logistics of transporting complex special effects items

problem solving skills sufficient to make adjustments to special effects items to allow for transportation without compromising functionality

planning and organising skills sufficient to:

plan and coordinate transportation of special effects items to and from locations in line with production requirements

manage stock control in relation to special effects operations

technical skills sufficient to:

use hand and power tools to assemble special effects items

handle hazardous materials in a safe manner

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow manufacturer specifications and organisational policies and procedures

seek expert advice when problems arise

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and monitor expenditure against budgets

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of art and construction personnel

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

issues and challenges that arise when coordinating the transportation and assembly of physical special effects for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries

set etiquette and protocols

principles of and techniques for assembling and disassembling physical special effects for screen productions

sound knowledge of:

properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for special effects construction

behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting

detailed knowledge of sections of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television related to special effects operations and other codes of practice relevant to specific special effects operations

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and materials to construct physical special effects for 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.
Locations may include:	day and night on location - exterior on location - interior outside broadcast studio.
Relevant personnel may include:	designer director director of photography fire and safety officer floor manager head of department medic performers personnel with specialist expertise in special effects productions and execution producer production designer production manager special effects department personnel special effects production personnel special effects supervisor and manager specialist equipment designer specialist manufacturer supervisor technical director transportation provider and crew other technical/specialist staff.
Documentation may include:	budgets call and running sheets colour charts computer generated confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes descriptive special effects checklists fault reports hire agreements manually written manufacture schedules manufacturer specifications and instructions measurement charts memos of instruction operational and project plans paint colour formulas production schedules scripts sketches special effects breakdown lists special effects construction schedules and plans special effects design specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods stock orders stock reports technical drawings.
Productions may include:	animated productions commercials documentaries feature films filmed events or performances live events and entertainment live or pre-recorded television productions of any type music videos short films theatre productions.
Special effects items may include:	animatronics and creatures 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 water crashes motion control systems models and miniatures: demonstration type real type figures landscapes buildings motion control electronics and systems pneumatics power packs road cases, boxes, and crates for storage and transportation sculpture - human, animal and inanimate.
Transportation may include:	hired vehicles specialist handling and packaging of dangerous goods, including explosives, chemicals and pyrotechnic items use of boats, planes, helicopters and trains use of special transport low loaders.
Techniques may include:	fabrication gluing and cementing metalwork, including: cutting welding brazing moulding materials painting and finishing sculpting and other shaping methods timber construction woodworking.
OHS and public safety legislative requirements may include:	commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations local government construction rules and regulations national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.

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Evidence Guide: CUFSFX402A - Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

CUFSFX402A - Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations

Prepare for transportation of special effects items

Coordinate the transportation of special effects items to locations

Receive special effects items at locations

Assemble and disassemble special effects items on location

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _