Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and organise access to production locations. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Personnel responsible for finding suitable production locations apply the skills described in this unit. Productions include film or television shoots, live broadcasts and events, such as concerts, festivals and theatre performances. Typically a director, production designer or production manager provides an outline of the type of location required and is responsible for making the final decision about locations to be used. Based on the outline provided, a production coordinator will then research, assess and organise access to appropriate production locations. More complex skills associated with location managing film or television shoots 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 |
Identify and assess suitable locations for productions |
1. Liaise with relevant production staff to identify and confirm production requirements , which include production documentation 2. Conduct site inspections and prepare briefs on prospective locations for presentation to director or other production staff 3. Establish and maintain database of contacts for all nominated and potential locations 4. Develop a production/operational plan to establish required resources for selected locations, including documenting logistical requirements 5. Reach agreement on locations to be used in consultation with relevant production staff |
Arrange access to locations |
6. Arrange and confirm access to locations with owners or authorities as required 7. Negotiate and conclude contractual agreements necessary to secure locations, in consultation with relevant production staff 8. Maintain and file all records of contracts and agreements in line with organisational procedures 9. Maintain liaison with owners and authorities to ensure integrity of production schedules, creative requirements and location plans 10. Ensure that production staff and members of the public understand conditions associated with use of locations |
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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Production staff may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Production documentation may include: |
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Locations may include: |
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Presentation may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Location resources may include: |
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Logistical requirements may include: |
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Owners and authorities may include: |
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Conditions associated with use of locations 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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