Unit of competency Outline

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Manage locations for film and media productions

Manage locations for film and media productions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPM508
State Code
AWH41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage operations on location at film and media shoots.It applies to individuals who manage activities and movements at the location, and are responsible for the health and safety of cast and crew. On larger productions, the location manager may supervise an assistant location manager or a unit manager.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare locations for shoots
  • 1.1 Check required resources are available and equipment is in working order before shoot commencement
  • 1.2 Arrange and coordinate safe transport of equipment to locations and provide directions for production staff to reach locations
  • 1.3 Plan and implement work health and safety (WHS) requirements for all activities and personnel at locations
  • 1.4 Oversee installation and testing of equipment at locations in line with WHS practices and procedures
  • 1.5 Adapt site to meet creative and technical requirements of productions and prepare contingency plans to resolve potential problems
  • 1.6 Brief and update production staff, location owners and authorities on any changes to production plans, schedules and facilities
  • 1.7 Arrange cast and crew facilities as required
2. Manage location activities
  • 2.1 Identify and minimise potential hazards and ensure activities comply with production safety plan and organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Take appropriate action to minimise disruptions to productions by the public, and make alternative arrangements to manage normal traffic and pedestrian movement
  • 2.3 Arrange safe storage of all equipment and other facilities while on location
  • 2.4 Resolve creative and technical issues promptly, and where possible, to minimise impact on productions
  • 2.5 Ensure accidents and incidents are attended to immediately and that emergency services are contactable at all times
  • 2.6 Take appropriate action if conditions of access to location are breached
  • 2.7 Supervise activities of location management team as applicable
3. Finalise location operations
  • 3.1 Ensure locations are returned to their original or an improved condition
  • 3.2 Organise safe removal and labelling of materials and equipment from locations
  • 3.3 Complete production documentation and reports and finalise outstanding contractual arrangements
  • 3.4 Report any faults and concerns to relevant production staff
  • 3.5 Confirm creative and technical requirements for the next set-up, if appropriate and advise relevant production staff accordingly
  • 3.6 Evaluate completed projects and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1179 CUFPPM504A Manage locations for film and media productions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD48 CUAPPM518 Manage locations for media productions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZO1 CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification
AZL8 CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification