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Manage the production process

Manage the production process

Unit of competency
National Code
CUEPMT11B
State Code
D1563
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
23/03/2011
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for the overall management of pre-production, including determination and coordination of all production resources. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the creative parameters of the production
  • 1.1. Participate in preliminary discussions with relevant personnel to interpret and confirm their creative intentions for the production/event
  • 1.2. Read, analyse and interpret any design or production documents and notes to establish a full picture of production requirements and challenges
2. Identify and confirm production and technical parameters
  • 2.1. Liaise with relevant technical personnel and determine the range and numbers of staging and technical elements for the production
  • 2.2. Develop an overall operational plan and develop and document schedules for the completion of various stages of production planning to ensure deadlines can be met
  • 2.3. Provide advice to relevant personnel regarding technical, artistic and safety issues that may affect the production/event
3. Coordinate production meetings
  • 3.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and allocate times for production meetings to ensure most efficient and cost effective use of time
  • 3.2. Chair production meetings and ensure that all artistic and technical issues are discussed and resolved
  • 3.3. Provide current, clear and accurate reports on the progress of various aspects of the pre-production activities
  • 3.4. Notify all relevant colleagues of meeting outcomes which affect their work activities
  • 3.5. Keep accurate records of decisions made and actions required
4. Monitor the production planning phase
  • 4.1. Take an active role in maintaining a creative and technical overview of the project
  • 4.2. Continually liaise with the technical and artistic production team to ascertain and act upon requirements which can be organised on their behalf
  • 4.3. Assess the progress of pre-production activities against timelines and budget and make adjustments accordingly
  • 4.4. Determine any need for additional resources to be applied and take necessary action to ensure production requirements are met
  • 4.5. Communicate with appropriate personnel regularly throughout the pre-production phase in an open manner to maintain positive working relations and to ensure efficient, safe and disciplined production practices
5. Prepare, distribute and maintain required production documentation and information
  • 5.1. Prepare and/or check production documentation and information and ensure it is complete, accurate and legible and meets with production requirements
  • 5.2. Copy and circulate production documentation and information of the relevant personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.3. Develop and maintain accurate records of distribution of documentation
  • 5.4. Continually review and update documentation to reflect changed production requirements
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
assistant stage manager
choreographer
designers
director
make-up
management
performers
production manager
technical staff of any type
wardrobe
other specialists
Staging and technical elements for the production may include:
sets
props and costumes
sound equipment
audiovisual equipment
musical instruments
special flooring
warm-up areas
production desk
lighting
Production documentation may include:
address lists
agents' lists
artists call sheet, e.g. publicity call sheet
budgets
bump in or bump out schedule
company lists
contact lists
directors notes
distribution lists
ground plans
information on location and rehearsal facility and related elements
preliminary cue synopses
production meeting agendas
production meeting minutes
production plan
props lists
publicity materials
scene breakdown/working division
scene breakdowns
scenery lists
set designs
texts
time sheets
timings/choreography for scene changes
trip note books
wardrobe lists
weekly rehearsal schedules








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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to effectively plan, administer and monitor the entire pre-production planning phase for a live production/event
ability to manage a range of tasks concurrently and in accordance with production deadlines
knowledge of all technical, staging and artistic aspects of the production
ability to effectively communicate and delegate within a production management context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the management of more than one production to allow the candidate to effectively plan, administer and monitor the entire pre-production planning phase for more than one live production/event
preparation and use of a broad range of production documents within typical workplace constraints
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the importance of collaboration and negotiation skills within this unit.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of the planning and management of a production for which the candidate has been responsible
interviews with other production personnel to establish the effectiveness of various aspects of production management for which the candidate has been responsible
evaluation of production documentation prepared by the candidate
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of all technical, staging and artistic aspects of the production
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of industrial awards, occupational health and safety issues and regulations and any other regulatory matter
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).

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
industry-current production documents
a production and production crew
relevant occupational health and safety regulations.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7274 CUEPMT11A Manage the production process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI145 CUAPPM601 Manage pre-production for shows and events Unit of competency