CUASFX412 — Coordinate the logistics of special effects operations
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What an assessment for CUASFX412 must cover
46 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare to transport special effects items
- 1.1Source and confirm facilities available at production locations in consultation with required personnel
- 1.2Prepare documentation according to transportation needs
- 1.3Identify suitable delivery, storage and assembly arrangements at inspected locations
- 1.4Confirm power supply and facilities at locations are adequate to meet production requirements
- 1.5Conduct pre-departure checks on all equipment to be used at locations
- 1.6Complete stock orders in line with budgets, checking availability in time for the assembly and execution of special effects
- 1.7Determine whether transport and assembly methods require licensed personnel to operate equipment, and confirm their availability if required
- 1.8Develop an operational plan to transport, assemble and disassemble special effects items to meet production requirements and timelines
- 1.9Identify problems that might occur with the transportation and assembly of special effects items and make contingency plans
2 Coordinate transportation of special effects items
- 2.1Organise construction or acquisition of road cases, boxes or crates to enable safe transportation of special effects items to production locations
- 2.2Check safe lifting and handling methods are used to pack and unpack special effects items and that care is taken to avoid damage
- 2.3Check transportation method allows access to locations and is suited to the nature and quantity of special effects items being transported
- 2.4Provide clear and accurate instructions to transport providers
- 2.5Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures
3 Receive special effects items at locations
- 3.1Check and document condition of special effects items and construction equipment on arrival
- 3.2Complete reports on shortages or damaged items in line with enterprise procedures
- 3.3Coordinate deliveries of goods from specialist manufacturers and hirers
- 3.4Check and document quality and condition of hired or specially manufactured items on receipt
4 Assemble and disassemble special effects items on location
- 4.1Oversee assembly of special effects items in line with production schedules, timelines and budgets
- 4.2Identify and implement solutions to operational problems in consultation with required personnel
- 4.3Check work operations meet enterprise quality standards and comply with health and safety procedures and industry safety codes
- 4.4Label and store special effects items in a safe and efficient manner
- 4.5Coordinate safe disassembly, packing and transportation of special effects items and equipment
- 4.6Report and document equipment that requires maintenance in line with enterprise procedures
- 4.7Leave locations in the original condition
Performance evidence
- coordinate the logistics of at least two different special effects operations.
- interpret production documentation in relation to requirements for physical special effects items
- plan and coordinate efficient and safe transport of special effects items to and from production locations
- check suitability of facilities at sites to meet requirements for special effects items
- complete stock orders in consideration of budget
- supervise safe packing of special effects items for transportation
- resolve problems with the condition of special effects items caused during transport to production locations
- supervise safe assembly and disassembly of special effects items on location
- complete operations in line with production requirements and timelines
- follow procedures for completing documentation in relation to special effects operations.
Knowledge evidence
- roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in special effects operations
- typical problems that may arise in context of coordinating logistics of special effects operations and strategies to resolve them
- techniques for assembling and disassembling physical special effects for screen and entertainment industry productions
- work health and safety procedures and safety guidelines that relate to special effects operations.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interprets production documentation and extracts required information
- Writing: Records clear and detailed identification information
- Oral Communication: Uses specific industry-related terminology when conveying ideas and information Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm information
- Numeracy: Uses simple mathematical formula to calculate quantity and cost of production stock Calculates expenditure to ensure work is within budget and time limitations
- Self-management: Meets expectations associated with own role and uses evaluation of own performance to identify potential improvements Takes personal responsibility for supervision of safe work practices by team members and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements on production locations
- Teamwork: Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes
- Planning and organising: Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing relatively complex tasks and workload, and the supervision of others Analyses requirements methodically for preparation of special effects for transport, and manages safe packing and handling processes Identifies and organises additional material and equipment and coordinates and checks condition of all deliveries at location
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