Elements and Performance Criteria

Script may be:

computer generated

manually written

in the form of a production schedule

in the form of a call sheet/running sheet/rundown

Relevant personnel may include:

production designer

performer

stand in performer

stunt performer

special effects department personnel

special effects supervisor/manager

special effects production/execution personnel

local government authority personnel

general public/local residents/personnel with specialist expertise in stunt/action sequence execution

stunt coordinator and personnel

medics

fire and safety officer

supervisor

head of department

director of photography

director

producer

production staff

technical director

other technical staff

other specialist staff

designers

floor manager

make-up personnel

wardrobe personnel

transportation provider and crew

lighting personnel

sound personnel

camera personnel

Specialist personnel may include:

safety supervisor

special effects coordinator

stunt coordinator

graded stunt personnel

armourer

animal trainer

veterinarian

structural engineer

emergency services personnel

medical personnel

Types of production may include:

feature films

documentaries

short films

animated productions

commercials

filmed events or performances

music video

television productions of any type (eg music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)

live or pre-recorded television productions

Environments where productions may be filed include:

in a studio

on location - interior

on location - exterior

outside broadcast

day

night

Documentation may be:

computer generated

manually written

hire agreements

specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods

confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes

memos of instruction

descriptive set and props checklists

fault reports

stock reports

stock orders

budgets

set and props design

scripts

production schedules

call/running sheets

stunt/action sequence schedule

measurement charts

operational/project planning and organisation

manufacturer's specifications/instructions

technical drawings

sketches

Stunts/action sequences may involve:
floor effects:
weather effects
fire and smoke
collapsing and destruction
water
crashes
motion control systems
electronic hardware
pyrotechnics:
explosives
detonators
squibs
smoke
deflating materials
animatronics and creatures
pneumatics
electrical and mechanical winches
automated and animatronic devices/controls
cables
electronic devices
electro mechanical devices
computer controlled devices
power packs
motion control electronics/systems
electronic flashing and timing devices
armoury and ammunition

Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include:

commonwealth, state and territory occupational health and safety regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, eg The Building Code of Australia

relevant local government construction legislation and regulation

Relevant documents may include:

current copy of the Film Industry Safety Code

Occupational Health and Safety Code relevant to the location of filming

script

crew and cast list

location list

preliminary or shooting schedule

Underpinning skills and knowledge

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

visualisation and interpretation of creative concepts
understanding the artistic elements of a production
interpreting scripts, production schedules
report writing
information management
principles of negotiation
communication principles and techniques
familiarity with filming techniques, camera positions and equipment used
familiarity with the structure and roles and responsibilities of film crew and specialist personnel used by the film and television industry
familiarity with the safe execution of special effects, stunt and action sequences, as required
common hazards and their potential for causing harm
safety practices required to remove, isolate or minimise hazards
relevant occupational health and safety legislation and regulations - local/state or territory and commonwealth
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, eg The Building Code of Australia
relevant local government construction legislation and regulation
detailed knowledge of the recommended safety codes for the Australian film industry including stunts and special effects first aid

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the range of production planning and operations units contained within this training package. Combined training delivery and/or assessment may be appropriate. Linkages may include:

THHGHS03A Provide first aid

Critical aspects of evidence
Since this unit focuses on the production of safety reports for film and television, assessment must ensure that a sufficient range of report writing tasks are covered. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.

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

the interpretation of pre-production documentation in order to meet safety requirements
effect 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, budget and the use of current industry standard equipment and location details. The simulated assessment event should involve all the team members and specialist personnel that would participate in a film, television or multimedia production requiring the compilation of a safety report.

Assessment methods may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

practical demonstration
role play
case studies
worksamples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence
Evidence of competence would be best obtained by evaluation of a number of safety report writing tasks ensuring consistency of performance and coverage of a range of contexts.

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment currently used within film and television industry filming environment.

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)