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Coordinate production operations

Coordinate production operations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUETEM01C
State Code
D1607
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2012
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
09/03/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and coordinate one or more of the technical production aspects of live theatre or event production. As such, it requires specific skills and knowledge in the relevant technical area plus a knowledge of management roles and responsibilities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise workflow for production operations
  • 1.1. Correctly assess workloads of colleagues and allocate work to facilitate effective and efficient operations
  • 1.2. Delegate work to appropriate colleagues in accordance with the principles of delegation
  • 1.3. Assess workflow and progress against agreed objectives and timelines
  • 1.4. Assist colleagues in the prioritisation of workload through supportive feedback and coaching
  • 1.5. Provide timely input to relevant colleagues in relation to staffing needs
2. Evaluate and monitor production operations
  • 2.1. Check and evaluate production aspects at the appropriate times and in accordance with production schedule, legal and occupational health and safety requirements
  • 2.2. Provide timely and relevant feedback and support on technical aspects to appropriate personnel as required
  • 2.3. Initiate or organise modifications as required by the production and in consultation with colleagues
  • 2.4. Check that documentation is updated as required in accordance with production requirements
  • 2.5. Identify the need for technical run-throughs and negotiate as required
3. Solve problems and make decisions in relation to production operations
  • 3.1. Identify technical problems promptly and analyse from an operational perspective
  • 3.2. Initiate short- term action to resolve the immediate problem where appropriate
  • 3.3. leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the area of technical production
  • 3.4. Analyse problems for any long-term impact, and assess and action potential solutions in consultation with colleagues
  • 3.5. Take follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of the solution
4. Liaise with production colleagues to maximise quality
  • 4.1. Identify key production personnel and liaise to ensure a holistic approach
  • 4.2. Provide regular updates to colleagues in relation to production issues and general progress
  • 4.3. Seek relevant information from colleagues to allow for timely response to changes in other areas of work
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.
Production operations may refer to:
lighting
sets/props/scenic art
sound
staging
visual display
Colleagues may include:
artists
carpenters
designers
directors
stage managers
technicians
other specialist staff
Occupational health and safety requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations
relevant local government legislation and regulation
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia
Appropriate times for evaluations may include:
at key stages during set-up
before, during or after technical run-throughs
during performance breaks
just prior to the event
Modifications may include:
changes to technical drawings or plans
cue sheet modification
introduction of new equipment
movement or replacement of physical elements
Problems with production operations may include:
conflicts between different production aspects
impacts of last minute artistic changes
need to adapt equipment/change equipment
space limitations








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 area:
extensive knowledge of specialist technical area
ability to monitor technical operations to ensure production requirements are met
ability to respond to a range of common technical problems and challenges
effective communication skills in relation to coaching and leadership.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the monitoring of one or more technical areas in the lead-up to and during more than one production
involvement of and interaction with an artistic and technical team to reflect the collaborative nature of the skills in this unit
involvement of a team for which the candidate is able to plan and organise workflow.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
attendance at and evaluation of the technical aspects of an event for which the candidate has been responsible
evaluation of a report prepared by the candidate on the technical production process, the issues and challenges encountered and how these were overcome
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of management roles and techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
technical production equipment in the area of specialisation
a venue where a production can be staged.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7187 CUETEM01B Co-ordinate production operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI139 CUAPPM402 Coordinate production operations Unit of competency