Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to compile schedules for productions or events in the screen, media and entertainment industries. The task of compiling production schedules is a significant aspect of pre-production planning in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors. Even though people in this role operate with a high degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team and need to work collaboratively with colleagues. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Senior production personnel, such as production or event managers and coordinators, apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Depending on the size of the production, this person may also be responsible for developing the resource schedule on which the production schedule is based. More complex skills associated with managing pre-production activities are covered in:
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Confirm resources required |
1. Analyse and interpret resource schedules to confirm resources required for each stage in the production process 2. Consult with all departments involved in the production to clarify and confirm their requirements 3. Confirm accuracy and feasibility of resource schedules against overall production requirements 4. Conduct discussion with colleagues in a manner that promotes positive working relationships 5. Identify non-resource issues that may affect production schedules and collate and compile relevant information |
Compile production schedules |
6. Create appropriate production timeline, ensuring that schedule identifies clearly and accurately major responsibilities, stages, tasks and target dates required to deliver productions within budget and to deadline 7. Ensure that schedules clearly and realistically allocate the resources required 8. Identify and accommodate issues that could affect the timing and sequence of tasks within schedules 9. Allocate time to each stage of the production that is realistic and sufficient to enable objectives to be met 10. Ensure that time allocated enables efficient use of resources 11. Identify factors that may cause production delays and develop contingency plans to accommodate possible delays |
Finalise production schedules |
12. Ensure schedules are accurate, comprehensive and presented clearly 13. Distribute schedules promptly to relevant personnel and allow adequate opportunities for them to ask questions and seek clarification 14. Resolve difficulties and ambiguities in the understanding or implementation of schedules as required 15. Revise schedules as required and communicate changes promptly to relevant personnel 16. Develop and maintain an appropriate, clear and easily accessible recording system for all information relating to production schedules |
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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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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Resources may include: |
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Stages in the production process may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Issues may include: |
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Factors may include: |
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Relevant personnel 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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