Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate administrative and resource requirements prior to and during productions including dramas, documentaries, and television or radio coverage of live concerts and events, theatre productions and festivals.
It applies to individuals who work as production coordinators, unit managers and first assistant directors in supervising a team and reporting to a production manager, or a director or producer.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Media and Entertainment Production – Production Planning and Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Coordinate administrative requirements for production |
1.1 Confirm required resources in consultation with relevant production staff 1.2 Assess required production resources against allocated budgets, and recommend any necessary adjustments to either to relevant production staff 1.3 Prepare, update and distribute production documentation in line with organisational procedures 1.4 Advise suppliers of changes to requirements according to agreed procedures 1.5 Prepare and coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for production staff 1.6 Prepare briefing materials for written and verbal communications to production staff 1.7 Maintain production progress reports and records, and monitor production budgets, including resource documentation 1.8 Coordinate transport of resources and personnel as required, and according to location and location services available |
2. Organise production resources |
2.1 Research and identify appropriate new and existing sources of supply for required resources 2.2 Negotiate costs to achieve optimum budget outcomes 2.3 Procure production resources in a timely manner, including organising agreements with suppliers and providers, and seeking expert assistance as required 2.4 Identify and source alternative resources, in consultation with relevant personnel, should preferred resources be unavailable 2.5 Book resources, as required, to meet production brief and budget, and according to organisational procedures |
3. Coordinate resources and services during production |
3.1 Prepare and distribute daily production documentation to relevant production staff 3.2 Check supply and condition of resources regularly, with relevant production staff, and maintain sufficient supply of resources to meet production requirements, budget and schedule 3.3 Manage efficient and safe distribution and storage of resources throughout production 3.4 Communicate changes to resource availability and production documentation promptly |
4. Finalise production services |
4.1 Assist with finalising outstanding accounts with suppliers 4.2 Prepare documentation at conclusion of production in line with organisational procedures 4.3 Ensure files and records are stored safely and in a suitable format 4.4 Return hired facilities, place valuable props and consumables in secure storage, and dispose of unneeded materials according to organisational procedures 4.5 Leave worksite in original or improved condition, ensuring no adverse impact on site 4.6 Evaluate own role in provision of production services and note areas for improvement |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2-1.4, 2.4, 4.2 |
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Writing |
1.3, 1.6, 1.7, 3.1, 3.4, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.6, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.7, 2.2, 2.5, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3, 1.4, 2.5, 4.2-4.4, 4.6 |
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Interact with others |
1.1-1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.3-1.5, 1.8, 2.2-2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAPPM406 Coordinate film and media production services and resources |
CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5