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Manage locations for film and media productions
Manage locations for film and media productions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM504A
CUFPPM504A
State Code
D1179
D1179
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2009
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
20/08/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage operations on location at film and media shoots.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare locations for shoots
- 1. Ensure required resources are available prior to commencement of shoots and equipment is in full working order
- 2. Arrange and coordinate safe transport of equipment to locations and provide clear directions for production staff to reach locations
- 3. Oversee installation and testing of equipment at locations, using safe OHS practices
- 4. Adapt site to meet creative and technical requirements of productions and prepare contingency plans to resolve potential problems
- 5. Brief and update production staff, location owners and authorities on changes to production plans, schedules or facilities
- 6. Plan and implement OHS requirements for all activities and personnel at locations
- 7. Arrange cast and crew facilities as required and provide clear travel directions to each location
Manage location activities
- 8. Ensure all activities comply with production safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and identify and minimise potential hazards
- 9. Take appropriate action to minimise disruptions from the public to productions and make alternative arrangements to manage normal traffic and pedestrian movement
- 10. Arrange safe storage of all equipment and other facilities while on location
- 11. Resolve creative and technical issues where possible to minimise negative impact on productions
- 12. Ensure that accidents and incidents are attended to swiftly and decisively, and that emergency services are contactable at all times
- 13. Take appropriate action if conditions of access to location are breached
- 14. Supervise activities of location management team as applicable
Finalise location operations
- 15. Ensure locations are returned to their original or an improved state
- 16. Organise removal and labelling of materials and equipment from locations, in compliance with OHS regulations
- 17. Complete production documentation and reports and finalise outstanding contractual arrangements
- 18. Report any faults and concerns to relevant production staff
- 19. If appropriate, confirm creative and technical requirements for the next set-up and advise relevant production staff accordingly
- 20. Evaluate all aspects of completed projects and note areas for improvement
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.
Resources may include:
cabling
generators
lights
make-up
sets and set dressings
switchboards
underwater lights
utilities, including:
electricity
gas
water
telephone
wardrobe.
Equipment may include:
announcer and guest chairs
cables
cameras
headphones
lighting
microphones
monitoring equipment
outside broadcast vehicles
processing equipment
props
recording and playback equipment
scaffolds and other support equipment
sets
sound
vision and audio mixing equipment.
Locations may include:
aircraft
day and night
interior and exterior
ships
studio
theatres
vehicles
virtual.
Production staff may include:
assistant director
assistant location manager
camera personnel
cast and performers:
presenters
announcers
contestants
extras
general public
audience
director
emergency services, including:
ambulance
fire department
police
police rescue services
security services
helicopter services
trained medical personnel
lighting personnel
producer
security personnel
sound personnel
technical director
technical producer
unit manager
writer
other technical/specialist staff.
Creative and technical requirements may include:
live-to-air broadcast
location issues, including:
audio isolation
space
ambience
electrical power
security
site safety plans
traffic
make-up
props
set dressing
wardrobe.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
interactive media productions
live or pre-recorded television or radio productions of any type:
music, drama, comedy, variety and sport
forums or special events
music videos
short films.
Potential problems may include:
audience or general public interference
communication dysfunctions
punctuality of cast, extras and crew
technical failures of equipment
weather conditions.
OHS may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
relevant local government rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. Building Code of Australia.
Cast and crew facilities may include:
catering
drinking water
mobile telephones
recreational facilities
shelters and shade
toilets
vehicles
wet weather gear.
Production documentation may include:
barcodes
budget reports
cast lists
computer based
contracts
copyright records
courier booking sheets
crew lists
databases
location photographs and maps
maps and location plans
progress reports
scripts and script revisions
shooting schedules
stock and asset records
telephone and address records
transport order forms
travel booking sheets
visas
work permits
written.
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.
Resources may include:
cabling
generators
lights
make-up
sets and set dressings
switchboards
underwater lights
utilities, including:
electricity
gas
water
telephone
wardrobe.
Equipment may include:
announcer and guest chairs
cables
cameras
headphones
lighting
microphones
monitoring equipment
outside broadcast vehicles
processing equipment
props
recording and playback equipment
scaffolds and other support equipment
sets
sound
vision and audio mixing equipment.
Locations may include:
aircraft
day and night
interior and exterior
ships
studio
theatres
vehicles
virtual.
Production staff may include:
assistant director
assistant location manager
camera personnel
cast and performers:
presenters
announcers
contestants
extras
general public
audience
director
emergency services, including:
ambulance
fire department
police
police rescue services
security services
helicopter services
trained medical personnel
lighting personnel
producer
security personnel
sound personnel
technical director
technical producer
unit manager
writer
other technical/specialist staff.
Creative and technical requirements may include:
live-to-air broadcast
location issues, including:
audio isolation
space
ambience
electrical power
security
site safety plans
traffic
make-up
props
set dressing
wardrobe.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
interactive media productions
live or pre-recorded television or radio productions of any type:
music, drama, comedy, variety and sport
forums or special events
music videos
short films.
Potential problems may include:
audience or general public interference
communication dysfunctions
punctuality of cast, extras and crew
technical failures of equipment
weather conditions.
OHS may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
relevant local government rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. Building Code of Australia.
Cast and crew facilities may include:
catering
drinking water
mobile telephones
recreational facilities
shelters and shade
toilets
vehicles
wet weather gear.
Production documentation may include:
barcodes
budget reports
cast lists
computer based
contracts
copyright records
courier booking sheets
crew lists
databases
location photographs and maps
maps and location plans
progress reports
scripts and script revisions
shooting schedules
stock and asset records
telephone and address records
transport order forms
travel booking sheets
visas
work permits
written.
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:
effective management of production operations on location
well-developed organisational and communication skills
ability to manage a team while working under pressure
demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
opportunities to produce planning and production documentation
access to a range of equipment and facilities as listed in the range statement
access to productions that require shooting on location
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
observation of the candidate managing production operations on location to assess candidate's ability to supervise crew and other personnel in the operation of a location
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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.
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:
effective management of production operations on location
well-developed organisational and communication skills
ability to manage a team while working under pressure
demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
opportunities to produce planning and production documentation
access to a range of equipment and facilities as listed in the range statement
access to productions that require shooting on location
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
observation of the candidate managing production operations on location to assess candidate's ability to supervise crew and other personnel in the operation of a location
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:
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4224 | CUFPOP08A | Location manage a film or television shoot | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH41 | CUAPPM508 | Manage locations for film and media productions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D207 | CUF60107 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |