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Coordinate hazardous action sequences

Coordinate hazardous action sequences

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAHAZ501
State Code
AWI79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise safe performance of hazardous action sequences during screen productions.It applies to individuals directly involved in the planning and execution of hazardous action sequences. They check the planning, set-up, rehearsal, performance and review of hazardous action sequences comply with screen safety reports and industry codes of practice. They take overall responsibility for minimising risk to cast and crew.Coordinators of hazardous action sequences require a broad range of licences, certificates and gradings. Check with the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) for other specific requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan execution of hazardous action sequences
  • 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, check whether planned hazardous action sequences can be safely filmed in line with technical and script requirements
  • 1.2 Inspect locations to determine suitable camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences
  • 1.3 Identify skills needed to perform sequences and confirm all personnel have the required licences
  • 1.4 Assess technical suitability of props, set and equipment to be used by the hazardous action sequence cast and crew to ensure they meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.5 Determine positioning and movement of personnel involved in hazardous action sequences to facilitate visual continuity and editing
  • 1.6 Plan and prepare alternative execution methods for hazardous action sequences
  • 1.7 Review and discuss emergency plans to be implemented in the event of accidents
  • 1.8 Confirm planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and statutory approval requirements
2. Conduct personnel briefings
  • 2.1 Prepare information about hazardous action sequences and distribute to relevant personnel with daily call and running sheets
  • 2.2 Provide operational safety briefings to relevant personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
  • 2.3 Check relevant cast and crew members have received instructions about technical requirements for hazardous action sequences
3. Set up production equipment for hazardous action sequences
  • 3.1 Supervise unloading, positioning and assembly of all equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences
  • 3.2 Confirm equipment and handling procedures comply with required safety standards and regulatory requirements and resolve problems promptly
  • 3.3 Confirm camera positions and check for latent safety issues
  • 3.4 Clear the area of non-essential objects and unnecessary personnel
  • 3.5 Within budgetary constraints, approve testing of hazardous action sequences
  • 3.6 Negotiate revisions to hazardous action sequences if safety concerns arise as a result of tests
  • 3.7 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk is evident and advise relevant personnel
4. Safely execute hazardous action sequences
  • 4.1 Check all personnel involved in action sequences are wearing the required personal protective equipment
  • 4.2 Supervise execution of sequences according to production schedules and cues
  • 4.3 Check relevant production personnel adhere strictly to safety controls and regulatory requirements during execution of sequences
  • 4.4 Implement alternative safeguards for production personnel where variations to agreed plans occur
  • 4.5 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises, and advise relevant personnel
  • 4.6 Check continuity is maintained throughout the execution of hazardous action sequences
5. Respond to emergency situations
  • 5.1 Abort activity and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
  • 5.2 Remain calm and take a leadership role during emergencies
  • 5.3 Clear the site of all personnel and if possible, remove items that may cause further injury
  • 5.4 Advise relevant production personnel of emergency situations
6. Secure location on completion of hazardous action sequences
  • 6.1 Supervise transport and storage of all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in line with regulatory requirements
  • 6.2 Leave location in a safe and secure state, and check all regulatory requirements have been met
  • 6.3 Conduct post-sequence evaluations with relevant personnel and use results to guide future operations
  • 6.4 Prepare final written reports as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1135 CUFHAZ501A Coordinate hazardous action sequences Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODJ03 CUAHAZ511 Coordinate hazardous action sequences Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZL8 CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification