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Coordinate hazardous action sequences

Coordinate hazardous action sequences

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAHAZ511
State Code
ODJ03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise safe performance of hazardous action sequences during screen productions. It involves checking that the planning, set-up, rehearsal, performance and review of hazardous action sequences comply with screen safety reports and industry codes of practice.The unit applies to those directly involved in the planning and execution of hazardous action sequences. They take overall responsibility for minimising risk to cast and crew.Coordinators of hazardous action sequences require a broad range of licences, certificates and gradings. Check with the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) for other specific requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan execution of hazardous action sequences
  • 1.1 Confirm whether planned hazardous action sequences can be safely filmed in line with technical and script requirements in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Inspect locations and determine camera locations for coverage of hazardous action sequences that meet production requirements
  • 1.3 Identify skills needed to perform sequences and confirm all personnel have required licences
  • 1.4 Assess technical suitability of props, set and equipment to be used by hazardous action sequence cast and crew and confirm they meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.5 Determine positioning and movement of personnel involved in hazardous action sequences
  • 1.6 Plan and prepare alternative execution methods for hazardous action sequences
  • 1.7 Review and discuss emergency plans to be implemented in the event of accidents
  • 1.8 Confirm planned hazardous action sequences comply with legal and statutory requirements
2. Conduct personnel briefings
  • 2.1 Prepare information about hazardous action sequences and distribute to required personnel with daily call and running sheets
  • 2.2 Provide operational safety briefings to required personnel and confirm communication methods, chain of command, cues, and abort and emergency action procedures
  • 2.3 Check required cast and crew members have received instructions about technical requirements for hazardous action sequences
3. Set up production equipment for hazardous action sequences
  • 3.1 Supervise unloading, positioning and assembly of all equipment to be used in hazardous action sequences
  • 3.2 Confirm equipment and handling procedures comply with required safety standards and regulatory requirements and resolve problems promptly
  • 3.3 Confirm camera positions and check for latent safety issues
  • 3.4 Clear the area of non-essential objects and non-required personnel
  • 3.5 Approve testing of hazardous action sequences according to production requirements
  • 3.6 Negotiate revisions to hazardous action sequences if safety concerns arise from tests
  • 3.7 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk is evident and advise required personnel
4. Execute safe hazardous action sequences
  • 4.1 Confirm all personnel involved in action sequences are wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 4.2 Supervise execution of sequences according to production schedules and cues
  • 4.3 Confirm required production personnel adhere strictly to safety controls and regulatory requirements during execution of sequences
  • 4.4 Implement alternative safeguards for production personnel where variations to agreed plans occur
  • 4.5 Abort hazardous action sequences where unacceptable risk arises, and advise relevant personnel
  • 4.6 Confirm continuity is maintained throughout the execution of hazardous action sequences
5. Respond to emergency situations
  • 5.1 Abort activity and implement emergency plans in the event of accidents
  • 5.2 Remain calm and take a leadership role during emergencies
  • 5.3 Clear the site of all personnel remove items that may cause further injury as required
  • 5.4 Advise required production personnel of emergency situations
6. Secure location on completion of hazardous action sequences
  • 6.1 Supervise transport and storage of all materials, props and equipment used in hazardous action sequences in line with regulatory requirements
  • 6.2 Leave location in a safe and secure state, and check all regulatory requirements have been met
  • 6.3 Conduct post-sequence evaluations with required personnel
  • 6.4 Prepare final written reports as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI79 CUAHAZ501 Coordinate hazardous action sequences Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGU7 CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification