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Write pre-production safety reports
Write pre-production safety reports
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM502A
CUFPPM502A
State Code
D1177
D1177
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and distribute safety reports prior to screen productions.Authors of pre-production safety reports are responsible for identifying all sources of information that may affect the safety and security of personnel engaged in a proposed screen production activity. During the preparation of reports, they consult with production and location unit managers, safety supervisors, stunt actors and coordinators, special effects personnel, and other specialist production staff. The information is collated into a concise report that identifies all areas of potential risk and proposes solutions that comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice.Pre-production safety reports for film and television productions must be written by a person who has been approved by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) in accordance with Clause 3(a)(i) of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Collect information for pre-production safety reports
- 1. Liaise with relevant personnel to interpret and confirm overall production requirements
- 2. Gather relevant screen production information, including stunt and action sequences
- 3. Undertake site inspections with relevant personnel or commission and receive site-specific report
- 4. Determine camera positions to be used during filming
- 5. Determine positioning and movement of all cast and crew for shots to be filmed
- 6. Inspect props and sets involved in the production, if available before production
Evaluate information
- 7. Establish and maintain an accessible information management system
- 8. Analyse and document research findings for use during the development of safety reports
- 9. Evaluate initial information collected and liaise with relevant personnel to obtain additional information requirements
- 10. Identify any specialist personnel or skill sets required to execute filming sequences
- 11. Determine any specialist equipment, harnessing and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- 12. Determine first aid requirements for cast and crew involved in the production
- 13. Identify any licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements and engage in dialogue with designated regulatory bodies to ensure compliance
Draft pre-production safety reports
- 14. Draft reports that identify and document known or potential safety and security hazards
- 15. Generate specific findings in reports that are relevant to production requirements
- 16. Identify potential additional or altered production requirements to be considered and incorporated during the development of draft reports
Finalise pre-production safety reports
- 17. Present draft safety reports to relevant personnel for review
- 18. Undertake negotiations based on initial evaluation of draft reports, as required
- 19. Analyse and amend safety reports based on production and location management feedback
- 20. Present final safety reports to relevant personnel for executive sign-off and distribution
- 21. Ensure that relevant technical and regulatory support documentation is included in final reports
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.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
educational resources
feature films
filmed events or performances
music videos
short films
television productions of any type.
Screen production information may include:
camera and equipment track and rigging requirements
cast and crew lists
costume and theatrical make-up requirements
lighting and sound equipment and rigging requirements
location lists and access requirements
production schedules
script, including:
computer generated
manually written
in the form of a production schedule
in the form of a call sheet, running sheet or rundown
set and props construction and transportation specifications
special effects specifications
stunt and action sequence details.
Stunt and action sequences may involve:
animatronics and creatures
armoury and ammunition
automated and animatronic devices and controls
cables
computer controlled devices
electrical and mechanical winches
electro mechanical devices
electronic devices
electronic flashing and timing devices
electronic hardware
floor effects, including:
weather effects
fire and smoke
collapsing and destruction
falls
water
vehicle movements and crashes
animals
motion control systems
motion control electronics and systems
pneumatics
power packs
pyrotechnics, including:
explosives
detonators
squibs
smoke
deflating materials
confetti canons
aerial and ground effect display shells and mortars.
Sites and environments for filming may include:
all weather conditions
day and night
on location - exterior
on location - interior
outside broadcast
studio.
Relevant personnel may include:
art director
designer
director
director of photography
extra and stand-in performer
fire and safety officer
floor manager
general public and local residents
head of department
lighting, sound and camera personnel
local government authority personnel
location or unit manager
locations scout
make-up personnel
medic
other specialist technical staff
performer
personnel with specialist expertise in stunt and action sequence execution
producer
production designer
production staff
pyrotechnic effects operator
relevant film and television authorities that support location selection
special effects department personnel
special effects production personnel
special effects supervisor or manager
specialist licensed operator, including rigging, scaffolding and crane and lift operator
stunt actor
stunt coordinator
stunt performer
technical director
transportation provider and crew
wardrobe personnel.
Items for information management systems may include:
all data, contacts and documents collected
certification agencies and arrangements
draft and final safety reports
licensing and regulatory requirements
performance details and specifications.
Specialist personnel may include:
animal trainer
armourer
electrical, plumbing and rigging contractor
emergency services personnel
graded stunt personnel
medical personnel
providers of safety equipment and PPE
pyrotechnics contractor or coordinator
safety supervisor
special effects coordinator
structural engineer
stunt coordinator
veterinarian.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
licensing bodies for high-risk occupations involving such things as:
rigging
scaffolding
pressure vessels
forklifts
crane and lift tower operations
relevant local government environmental planning and construction rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.
Safety and security hazards may relate to:
emergency facilities and procedures available for each location covered by safety reports
specialist equipment required for productions
specialist personnel and skill sets required for productions.
Specific findings may include information on:
actions and recommendations for department heads, identifying potential risks and management strategies for their areas of responsibility
areas where digital visual effects may be better used to minimise risk to cast and crew
areas where licensing conditions or regulations require either a specialist in attendance or specialist advice or services, including:
electricians
mechanics
emergency services
pyrotechnicians
location surveys, including terrain and building structures
normal locations of first aid equipment on set
plans to evacuate injured personnel to nearest medical services, especially where remote locations are used
procedures to be followed to eliminate, isolate or minimise safety risks to cast and crew
safety requirements of known equipment, vehicles, props, costumes, make-up and crew vehicles
sequences where a safety supervisor or stunt coordinator will be required on set.
Documentation may include:
budgets
call and running sheets
cast and crew lists
computer generated
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
copy of the current Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television
descriptive checklists of sets and props
fault reports
hire agreements
location lists
manually written
manufacturer specifications and instructions
material safety and data sheets (MSDS) and other product safety documents
measurement charts
memos of instruction
OHS codes relevant to filming locations
operational and project planning and organisation
preliminary and final shooting schedules
production schedules
scripts
set and props design
sketches
specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods
state and territory codes of practice relating to outdoor and theatrical pyrotechnics
stock orders
stock reports
stunt and action sequence schedules
technical drawings.
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.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
educational resources
feature films
filmed events or performances
music videos
short films
television productions of any type.
Screen production information may include:
camera and equipment track and rigging requirements
cast and crew lists
costume and theatrical make-up requirements
lighting and sound equipment and rigging requirements
location lists and access requirements
production schedules
script, including:
computer generated
manually written
in the form of a production schedule
in the form of a call sheet, running sheet or rundown
set and props construction and transportation specifications
special effects specifications
stunt and action sequence details.
Stunt and action sequences may involve:
animatronics and creatures
armoury and ammunition
automated and animatronic devices and controls
cables
computer controlled devices
electrical and mechanical winches
electro mechanical devices
electronic devices
electronic flashing and timing devices
electronic hardware
floor effects, including:
weather effects
fire and smoke
collapsing and destruction
falls
water
vehicle movements and crashes
animals
motion control systems
motion control electronics and systems
pneumatics
power packs
pyrotechnics, including:
explosives
detonators
squibs
smoke
deflating materials
confetti canons
aerial and ground effect display shells and mortars.
Sites and environments for filming may include:
all weather conditions
day and night
on location - exterior
on location - interior
outside broadcast
studio.
Relevant personnel may include:
art director
designer
director
director of photography
extra and stand-in performer
fire and safety officer
floor manager
general public and local residents
head of department
lighting, sound and camera personnel
local government authority personnel
location or unit manager
locations scout
make-up personnel
medic
other specialist technical staff
performer
personnel with specialist expertise in stunt and action sequence execution
producer
production designer
production staff
pyrotechnic effects operator
relevant film and television authorities that support location selection
special effects department personnel
special effects production personnel
special effects supervisor or manager
specialist licensed operator, including rigging, scaffolding and crane and lift operator
stunt actor
stunt coordinator
stunt performer
technical director
transportation provider and crew
wardrobe personnel.
Items for information management systems may include:
all data, contacts and documents collected
certification agencies and arrangements
draft and final safety reports
licensing and regulatory requirements
performance details and specifications.
Specialist personnel may include:
animal trainer
armourer
electrical, plumbing and rigging contractor
emergency services personnel
graded stunt personnel
medical personnel
providers of safety equipment and PPE
pyrotechnics contractor or coordinator
safety supervisor
special effects coordinator
structural engineer
stunt coordinator
veterinarian.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
licensing bodies for high-risk occupations involving such things as:
rigging
scaffolding
pressure vessels
forklifts
crane and lift tower operations
relevant local government environmental planning and construction rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.
Safety and security hazards may relate to:
emergency facilities and procedures available for each location covered by safety reports
specialist equipment required for productions
specialist personnel and skill sets required for productions.
Specific findings may include information on:
actions and recommendations for department heads, identifying potential risks and management strategies for their areas of responsibility
areas where digital visual effects may be better used to minimise risk to cast and crew
areas where licensing conditions or regulations require either a specialist in attendance or specialist advice or services, including:
electricians
mechanics
emergency services
pyrotechnicians
location surveys, including terrain and building structures
normal locations of first aid equipment on set
plans to evacuate injured personnel to nearest medical services, especially where remote locations are used
procedures to be followed to eliminate, isolate or minimise safety risks to cast and crew
safety requirements of known equipment, vehicles, props, costumes, make-up and crew vehicles
sequences where a safety supervisor or stunt coordinator will be required on set.
Documentation may include:
budgets
call and running sheets
cast and crew lists
computer generated
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
copy of the current Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television
descriptive checklists of sets and props
fault reports
hire agreements
location lists
manually written
manufacturer specifications and instructions
material safety and data sheets (MSDS) and other product safety documents
measurement charts
memos of instruction
OHS codes relevant to filming locations
operational and project planning and organisation
preliminary and final shooting schedules
production schedules
scripts
set and props design
sketches
specialist documents required for the transportation of dangerous goods
state and territory codes of practice relating to outdoor and theatrical pyrotechnics
stock orders
stock reports
stunt and action sequence schedules
technical drawings.
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:
preparation of pre-production safety reports for screen productions that show evidence of:
adequate research into, and consultation about, safety issues associated with productions
accurate and clear documentation of findings and recommendations covering relevant safety issues
detailed knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television
effective verbal and written communication skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the preparation and writing of at least two pre-production safety reports
access to screen productions for which pre-production safety reports can be written
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 pre-production safety reports written by the candidate in terms of their effectiveness in addressing relevant safety issues
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies to assess ability to write pre-production safety reports for a range of screen productions.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.
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:
preparation of pre-production safety reports for screen productions that show evidence of:
adequate research into, and consultation about, safety issues associated with productions
accurate and clear documentation of findings and recommendations covering relevant safety issues
detailed knowledge of the Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television
effective verbal and written communication skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the preparation and writing of at least two pre-production safety reports
access to screen productions for which pre-production safety reports can be written
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 pre-production safety reports written by the candidate in terms of their effectiveness in addressing relevant safety issues
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies to assess ability to write pre-production safety reports for a range of screen productions.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
CUFPPM503A Manage safety aspects of screen productions.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4236 | CUFPOP20A | Write a pre-production safety report | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH43 | CUAPPM506 | Write pre-production safety reports | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D201 | CUF50107 | Diploma of Screen and Media | Qualification |