Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor advertising production
Monitor advertising production
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBADV403B
BSBADV403B
State Code
D0557
D0557
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/07/2008
Field of Education
080507 - Advertising
Original Release Date
15/07/2008
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor and report on pre production, production and post production work for advertisements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Oversee pre production work
- 1.1. Confirm printing, print production, electronic production specifications, schedule, budget, supplier/s and resource requirements for pre-production activities
- 1.2. Monitor pre-production activities against scheduling and budgetary requirements and report likely overruns for action and approval in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.3. Estimate the effect of a delay in pre-production and make recommendations to re-schedule activities to meet the pre-production schedule in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2. Oversee production processes
- 2.1. Confirm specifications, production schedule, budget, supplier/s and resource requirements
- 2.2. Monitor progress against production schedule and identify likely variations in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.3. Gain approvals from relevant persons for schedule variations to production budget allocations in accordance with organisational policies and procedures if required
3. Monitor post production processes
- 3.1. Confirm specifications, schedule, budget, supplier/s and resource requirements for post-production activities
- 3.2. Monitor post-production activities against scheduling and budgetary requirements and report likely variations for action and approval in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4. Produce monitoring reports
- 4.1. Produce monitoring reports which contain details of progress for pre-production, production and post-production activities
- 4.2. Produce monitoring reports which meet organisational requirements in terms of language, format, content, and level of detail
- 4.3. Provide monitoring reports within the required timeframe
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.
Printing specifications may include:
art reproduction, including:
halftones
line art
photography
screens
binding/finishing
colour reproduction, including:
colour register/s
colour separation
digital colour reproduction
PMS code
process colour
spot colour
composition
typesetting
Print production specifications may include:
computer software programs
desktop publishing
flexography
inkjet printing
letterpress
offset lithography
pre-print production processes
rotogravure
silk screen
Electronic production specifications may include:
film
live recording
sound recording
video
website involving sound, graphics, animation
Pre-production activities may include:
artwork
graphics
imposition
music
receipt and review of advertising copy
receipt of visual elements and layout
rehearsals
scripts
set construction
storyboards
Production schedule may include:
film or video shooting
pre-production, production and post-production work
print
sound recording
website development
Post-production activities may include:
assembling scenes
dialogue synchronisation
editing
Foley
sound mixing
special effects
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.
Printing specifications may include:
art reproduction, including:
halftones
line art
photography
screens
binding/finishing
colour reproduction, including:
colour register/s
colour separation
digital colour reproduction
PMS code
process colour
spot colour
composition
typesetting
Print production specifications may include:
computer software programs
desktop publishing
flexography
inkjet printing
letterpress
offset lithography
pre-print production processes
rotogravure
silk screen
Electronic production specifications may include:
film
live recording
sound recording
video
website involving sound, graphics, animation
Pre-production activities may include:
artwork
graphics
imposition
music
receipt and review of advertising copy
receipt of visual elements and layout
rehearsals
scripts
set construction
storyboards
Production schedule may include:
film or video shooting
pre-production, production and post-production work
sound recording
website development
Post-production activities may include:
assembling scenes
dialogue synchronisation
editing
Foley
sound mixing
special effects
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:
confirmation of specifications for production activities
monitoring of the pre-, during and post-production activities for creation for at least one advertisement
producing reports on pre-production, production and post-production monitoring activities for at least one advertisement
formulation of recommendations to re-schedule activities in the event of production delays.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to a production team.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports and/or examples of pre-production, production and post-production activities
demonstration of production monitoring techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of advertising as it relates to the marketing mix
review of monitoring reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBADV404B Schedule advertisements.
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:
confirmation of specifications for production activities
monitoring of the pre-, during and post-production activities for creation for at least one advertisement
producing reports on pre-production, production and post-production monitoring activities for at least one advertisement
formulation of recommendations to re-schedule activities in the event of production delays.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to a production team.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports and/or examples of pre-production, production and post-production activities
demonstration of production monitoring techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of advertising as it relates to the marketing mix
review of monitoring reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBADV404B Schedule advertisements.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3616 | BSBADV403A | Monitor advertising production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUH19 | BSBADV403 | Monitor advertising production | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D144 | BSB40107 | Certificate IV in Advertising | Qualification |