Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Write and distribute pre-production safety reports

1.1 Confirm production requirements and gather production information in collaboration with required personnel

1.2 Undertake site and equipment inspections with required personnel

1.3 Establish and maintain accessible information management system according to production requirements

1.4 Determine specialist requirements for productions

1.5 Identify licensing, legislative and regulatory requirements and industry codes of practice relevant to productions and confirm compliance in consultation with designated regulatory bodies

1.6 Identify and document safety and security hazards and additional or altered production requirements

1.7 Generate reports specifying licencing, health and safety requirements, and strategies for managing potential risks

1.8 Present draft safety reports to required personal and undertake negotiations as required

1.9 Analyse and amend safety reports based on production and location management feedback

1.10 Finalise safety reports and obtain sign-off from required personnel

1.11 Distribute final version of pre-production safety reports to required personnel and according to production requirements

2. Develop safety plans

2.1 Identify actions, personnel and materials required for safety plan based on findings and recommendations from the pre-production safety reports

2.2 Sequence production activities according to safety reports and production requirements

2.3 Prepare action plan for hazardous sequences as required that comply with required codes, guidelines and procedures, seeking specialist advice as required

2.4 Document safety plan according to production requirements and ensure all recommendations from pre-production safety reports have been addressed

3. Oversee safety aspects of production set-up

3.1 Confirm approval of hazardous sequences with required authorities according to production requirements, as required

3.2 Distribute plans, procedures and approvals to required personnel via daily call sheets

3.3 Check equipment, props, vehicles, operators and maintenance personnel comply with licensing and regulatory requirements

3.4 Check required personnel apply procedures for dealing with faulty or inappropriate production equipment, and requirements for wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing

3.5 Coordinate safety and operational briefings with required personnel

3.6 Complete production documentation as required and according to organisational procedures

4. Organise medical and emergency services

4.1 Determine medical services that may be required during production in event of accident or illness, based on safety reports

4.2 Arrange for in- and out-of-hours services by qualified medical practitioners to be accessible at production locations

4.3 Recruit and roster registered nurses and medical personnel required for filming hazardous sequences

4.4 Book and coordinate the supply of emergency services personnel required for any hazardous sequences or remote location activity

4.5 Provide adequate and accessible first aid equipment and advise required personnel of its location

5. Monitor safe execution of productions

5.1 Provide safety briefings to required personnel on communication methods, chain of command and emergency procedures according to production requirements

5.2 Clear production areas of non-essential personnel as required

5.3 Monitor implementation of plans for compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, and manage communication

5.4 Supervise safe execution of hazardous sequences as required

5.5 Cancel execution of productions where unacceptable risks are identified, and document and communicate cancellation to required personnel

6. React to emergency situations

6.1 Recognise hazardous situations and abort production as required

6.2 Implement emergency plans as required

6.3 Ensure first aid is provided to injured personnel and emergency services are contacted as required

6.4 Clear sites of items that may cause further accident or injury according to safety plans as required

6.5 Complete reports documenting incidents according to organisational and legal requirements of relevant authorities

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication

• Confirms, clarifies, and notes specific information relating to production safety using listening and questioning skills
• Participates in an oral exchange that conveys safety requirements and directions, and involves some negotiation regarding safety procedures and practices

Reading

• Reads and evaluates complex texts

Writing

• Writes accurate and comprehensive workplace documentation according to production requirements
• Provides information about safety information and procedures suitable to production requirements and audience

Initiative and enterprise

• Makes decisions in emergencies according to specific procedures defined in plans

Planning and organising

• Develops plans and manages complex routine and non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they contribute to the safety of cast, crew and equipment in production situations

Problem-solving

• Applies problem-solving techniques to risk management

Self-management

• Meets expectations associated with a management role in the implementation of safety plans, in compliance with organisational procedures and requirements, codes of practice and the legal requirements of regulatory bodies and authorities
• Ensures all staff associated with production follow WHS procedures

Teamwork

• Establishes and uses appropriate methods and practices when communicating with personnel

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.