Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and coordinate one or more of the technical production aspects of live theatre or event production. As such, it requires specific skills and knowledge in the relevant technical area plus a knowledge of management roles and responsibilities. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
A senior technician or workshop supervisor would generally undertake this role. This unit has linkages to a range of other technical and general management units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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 |
1. Plan and organise workflow for production operations |
1.1. Correctly assess workloads of colleagues and allocate work to facilitate effective and efficient operations 1.2. Delegate work to appropriate colleagues in accordance with the principles of delegation 1.3. Assess workflow and progress against agreed objectives and timelines 1.4. Assist colleagues in the prioritisation of workload through supportive feedback and coaching 1.5. Provide timely input to relevant colleagues in relation to staffing needs |
2. Evaluate and monitor production operations |
2.1. Check and evaluate production aspects at the appropriate times and in accordance with production schedule, legal and occupational health and safety requirements 2.2. Provide timely and relevant feedback and support on technical aspects to appropriate personnel as required 2.3. Initiate or organise modifications as required by the production and in consultation with colleagues 2.4. Check that documentation is updated as required in accordance with production requirements 2.5. Identify the need for technical run-throughs and negotiate as required |
3. Solve problems and make decisions in relation to production operations |
3.1. Identify technical problems promptly and analyse from an operational perspective 3.2. Initiate short- term action to resolve the immediate problem where appropriate 3.3. leadership and management roles and responsibilities within the area of technical production 3.4. Analyse problems for any long-term impact, and assess and action potential solutions in consultation with colleagues 3.5. Take follow-up action to monitor the effectiveness of the solution |
4. Liaise with production colleagues to maximise quality |
4.1. Identify key production personnel and liaise to ensure a holistic approach 4.2. Provide regular updates to colleagues in relation to production issues and general progress 4.3. Seek relevant information from colleagues to allow for timely response to changes in other areas of work |
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 area:
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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:
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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 operations may refer to: |
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Colleagues may include: |
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Occupational health and safety requirements may include: |
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Appropriate times for evaluations may include: |
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Modifications may include: |
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Problems with production operations 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
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