Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 3:49 AM AWST
22/07/2026 3:49 AM AWST
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Compile production schedules
Compile production schedules
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM408A
CUFPPM408A
State Code
D1174
D1174
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compile schedules for productions or events in the screen, media and entertainment industries.The task of compiling production schedules is a significant aspect of pre-production planning in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors.Even though people in this role operate with a high degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team and need to work collaboratively with colleagues.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Confirm resources required
- 1. Analyse and interpret resource schedules to confirm resources required for each stage in the production process
- 2. Consult with all departments involved in the production to clarify and confirm their requirements
- 3. Confirm accuracy and feasibility of resource schedules against overall production requirements
- 4. Conduct discussion with colleagues in a manner that promotes positive working relationships
- 5. Identify non-resource issues that may affect production schedules and collate and compile relevant information
Compile production schedules
- 6. Create appropriate production timeline, ensuring that schedule identifies clearly and accurately major responsibilities, stages, tasks and target dates required to deliver productions within budget and to deadline
- 7. Ensure that schedules clearly and realistically allocate the resources required
- 8. Identify and accommodate issues that could affect the timing and sequence of tasks within schedules
- 9. Allocate time to each stage of the production that is realistic and sufficient to enable objectives to be met
- 10. Ensure that time allocated enables efficient use of resources
- 11. Identify factors that may cause production delays and develop contingency plans to accommodate possible delays
Finalise production schedules
- 12. Ensure schedules are accurate, comprehensive and presented clearly
- 13. Distribute schedules promptly to relevant personnel and allow adequate opportunities for them to ask questions and seek clarification
- 14. Resolve difficulties and ambiguities in the understanding or implementation of schedules as required
- 15. Revise schedules as required and communicate changes promptly to relevant personnel
- 16. Develop and maintain an appropriate, clear and easily accessible recording system for all information relating to production schedules
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:
equipment
facilities
human resources, e.g. cast and crew
materials.
Stages in the production process may include:
performance or event delivery
post-production
pre-production
production.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
live events
music videos
short films
television productions of any type
theatre productions.
Issues may include:
access to rehearsal facilities
access to venues and locations
availability of performers and contributors
availability of technical crew
climate and weather
continuity
contract agreement and compliance
daylight hours
legal requirements
logistics
religious and cultural holidays.
Factors may include:
community and local action against factors within productions
equipment failure
illness
industrial action
weather.
Relevant personnel may include:
art department personnel
choreographers
designers
directors
performers and presenters
producers
safety personnel
script supervisors
scriptwriters
stage managers
technical crew, including:
sound
lighting
camera
audiovisual
staging
special effects
venue management.
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:
equipment
facilities
human resources, e.g. cast and crew
materials.
Stages in the production process may include:
performance or event delivery
post-production
pre-production
production.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
live events
music videos
short films
television productions of any type
theatre productions.
Issues may include:
access to rehearsal facilities
access to venues and locations
availability of performers and contributors
availability of technical crew
climate and weather
continuity
contract agreement and compliance
daylight hours
legal requirements
logistics
religious and cultural holidays.
Factors may include:
community and local action against factors within productions
equipment failure
illness
industrial action
weather.
Relevant personnel may include:
art department personnel
choreographers
designers
directors
performers and presenters
producers
safety personnel
script supervisors
scriptwriters
stage managers
technical crew, including:
sound
lighting
camera
audiovisual
staging
special effects
venue management.
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 use of scheduling tools and techniques to create accurate and practical production schedules that take account of relevant issues
effective communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development of more than one production schedule for an actual production, to ensure that skills can be adapted to different circumstances
development of production schedules within commercially-realistic time constraints
involvement of and interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the scheduling process
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
evaluation of production schedules compiled by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to produce schedules
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
CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources
CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources.
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 use of scheduling tools and techniques to create accurate and practical production schedules that take account of relevant issues
effective communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development of more than one production schedule for an actual production, to ensure that skills can be adapted to different circumstances
development of production schedules within commercially-realistic time constraints
involvement of and interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the scheduling process
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
evaluation of production schedules compiled by the candidate, including discussion with candidate about the process followed to produce schedules
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
CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources
CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH46 | CUAPPM411 | Compile production schedules | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J451 | SIT50212 | Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| J455 | SIT60212 | Advanced Diploma of Events | Qualification |
| J700 | CUA40413 | Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |
| C689 | CUE60403 | Advanced Diploma of Venues and Events | Qualification |