Elements and Performance Criteria

Productions may include:
variety programs
news and current affairs programs
game shows
lifestyle programs
sport programs
interview and forum programs
youth programs
children's programs
arts programs
documentary style programs
dramas

Production requirements may include:

duration

style

content

budget

deadlines

location

audience

purpose

contractual

confidentiality

intellectual property

copyright

schedule

direct quotes

attributions

interviews

capabilities of the studio

Relevant personnel may include:

director

producer

production staff

floor manager

technical director

technical producer

studio personnel

design personnel

sound personnel

camera personnel

lighting personnel

other technical staff

performers:
cast
presenters
contestants
extras

general public

audience

Preparation of script may include:

recording information:
shot numbers
shot descriptions
camera numbers
floor manager cues
lighting cues
video tape track information
graphics or digital effects information

timings

durations

Operation of video tape may include:

count down

roll in

Instructions and cues may include:

changes to shoot/production schedule

standbys

cues, visual or verbal

hand signals

visual - light, torch

verbal

computer software is available

entry position

last words of previous speaker or announcement

start

Visual sources may include:

videotape

stills stores

graphics

digital effects

Tape information may include:

tape number

production

director

duration

description of raw material

Liaison with relevant personnel may include:

making announcements

solving problems quickly

monitoring receipt of cues

ongoing communication with producer

giving and receiving instructions

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

ability to interpret production schedule, script, call/running sheets
broad knowledge of technical areas, eg sound, lighting, camera
managing work effectively to achieve goals and results
making decisions within responsibility and authority
ability to solve problems quickly
ability to prepare relevant documentation and production information
knowledge of and ability to apply effective communication techniques
understanding the artistic and technical elements of a production

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUFBRD01A Communicate using a two way system

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

ability to prepare a script
ability to give and follow directions precisely
effective verbal and written communication

Method and context of assessment
Assessment of this unit would most effectively be undertaken on the job due to the specific workplace environment requirements. However, assessment of this unit can be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment which reproduces all the elements of a production situation, including operating to a production schedule. The simulated assessment event should involve all the team members that would normally participate in a television production and the use of current industry standard equipment.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations to establish consistency of performance.
A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment currently used by the television industries.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)