Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate key technical and organisational skills for the realisation of multiple live productions/events. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Production managers or designers would typically undertake the role outlined in this unit. The unit may apply to any area of technical expertise, e.g. lighting, audio, costume, and stage management. The person in this role brings together the skills and knowledge covered in other specialist units and focuses on the way these must be applied holistically to the realisation of productions. The Evidence Guide contains very specific information about the extensive practical skill demonstration required to achieve competence in this unit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish and plan for production requirements |
1.1. Evaluate production concepts and documentation to establish the nature of production requirements for the area of work 1.2. Confirm the key objectives and scope of the production in consultation with appropriate colleagues 1.3. Develop a realistic plan for the achievement of production requirements, taking account of any operational limitations and other impacting factors 1.4. Agree, allocate and communicate responsibilities, including timelines and budgets 1.5. Reach agreement on suitable progress evaluation mechanisms 1.6. Accurately document work plans and provide relevant information to production colleagues |
2. Implement and monitor the pre-production phase |
2.1. Implement agreed plan and monitor progress against timelines and objectives 2.2. Identify and respond to any problems promptly 2.3. Analyse problems and assess and action potential solutions in consultation with relevant colleagues 2.4. Take responsibility for resolving the problem within the scope of individual authority, and consult with others in accordance with organisational procedures 2.5. Take appropriate follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of chosen solutions 2.6. Update and distribute documentation in a timely manner |
3. Collaborate with production colleagues |
3.1. Treat colleagues with consideration, respect and empathy to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships 3.2. Ensure an effective flow of communication between those representing different areas of expertise to ensure quality of the production |
4. Implement and monitor production/event operation |
4.1. Action technical responsibilities in accordance with production requirements 4.2. Monitor relevant aspects of the production and take appropriate action to resolve any problems 4.3. Maintain communication with other key production personnel at all times |
5. Evaluate the production/event |
5.1. Assess the production in relation to key technical and creative objectives in consultation with relevant colleagues and customers 5.2. Where possible make immediate adjustments to improve production quality 5.3. Share information from the evaluation with appropriate colleagues and incorporate information into planning and operation of future productions |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (eg people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Production concepts and documentation may include: |
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Key objectives and scope may relate to: |
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Operational limitations and other impacting factors may relate to: |
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Evaluation mechanisms may include: |
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Problems during pre-production/production may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - production planning and management |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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