Please consider the following when reviewing the standards and the Functional Map:

1. The current NOS suite is called Physical Special Effects – is this still correct?

Yes

No

The current NOS suite does not have any standards covering skills and knowledge for freelancers on how to operate in the creative industries. We have a set on industry standards called Creative Media Generic Skills which cover skills and knowledge like working as a freelancer, developing your own career, budget management, working with stakeholders and clients, project management etc.

2. Should these type of skills and knowledge be included as part of this NOS suite as well?

Yes

No

3. If so, which ones? The full list is given below. Write in the ones you would like to see included in the box.

 
Key area Functions NOS title
MANAGE OWN WORK AREA AND DEVELOPMENT Manage self SKSGS1 Manage and market yourself as a freelancer your services in the creative industries
SKSGS3 Work effectively in the creative industries
Manage own development SKSGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries
SKSGS12 Develop and use professional networks in the creative industries
  SKSGS13 Research information required for work in the creative industries
  SKSGS14 Present ideas and information to others in the creative industries
WORKING WITH OTHERS Manage others SKSGS8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries
SKSGS9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries
  SKSGS10 Work effectively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries
Work collaboratively SKSGS11 Work effectively with clients or customers in the creative industries
  Include diversity in your service provision (NEW)
  Contribute to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in the creative industries (NEW)
  SKSGS16 Agree requirements and parameters of creative activity in the creative industries
Lead others SKSGS17 Provide creative and strategic direction of work in the creative industries
MANAGING RESOURCES Budget management SKSGS4 Develop budgets in the creative industries
  SKSGS5 Manage budgets in the creative industries
Procurement SKSGS6 Procure external services or suppliers in the creative industries
Project management SKSGS7 Manage projects in the creative industries
Asset and data management SKSGS15 Organise, store and retrieve assets, data and information in the creative industries
Resource management Maintain good environmental practice in daily activities (NEW)

 

4. The current NOS suite does not have any standards covering skills and knowledge for the health and safety of aspect of the role. Should we have these?

Yes

No

5. For all screen industry standards, the following Health and Safety standards are included.

    1. PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
    2. PROHSS6 Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace
    3. PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operations

Should these be part of this NOS suite as well?

Yes

No

 

6. SKSPSFX1 The tile of this standard has been changed from

Prepare script breakdowns and budgets for physical special effects

To

Break down scripts and prepare budgets for physical special effects

Do you agree?

Yes

No

7. SKSPSFX1 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
research and prepare budgets in sufficient detail for effects to be designed, created and implemented research and prepare budgets to design, create and implement effects
consult appropriate individuals and companies about documented briefs to make sure designs are possible and appropriate consult individuals and companies about documented briefs to make sure designs are deliverable and meet production requirements
document all aspects of risk management in required formats, providing this to others when required identify and document risks associated with the effects
identify articles and materials most appropriate for each effect identify articles and materials and specialist skills required for each effect
use reliable information about location and cost of identified articles and materials to assess impact upon production budgets and schedules assess the impact of location and cost of equipment and materials upon production budgets and schedules
specify what is needed to design, build, test and execute effects to meet production requirements agree what is needed to design, build, test and operate effects to meet production requirements

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

7.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

8. SKSPSFX1 The following new knowledge statement has been added.

  • factors that may impact the practicality of a planned effect including legislation, regulations, safety, the period of the script, location and required authenticity of articles and materials

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

9. SKSPSF2 The following new performance criteria have been added.

  • survey, recce and document locations to confirm their suitability for the planned effects
  • assess the risks involved and assign appropriate precautions to combat them
  • consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the effects
  • identify the skills and experience required for the job

Do you agree with these?

Yes

No

10. SKSVFX2 The following new knowledge statement has been added.

  • the benefits of assessing locations where possible prior to implementation

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

11. SKSPSFX3 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
ensure that the working environment is safe and compliant with current legislation at all times check that the working environment is safe and compliant with current legislation and regulations
ensure equipment and materials are stored in the appropriate locations when not in use confirm equipment and materials are stored in the designated locations when not in use
liaise with appropriate production personnel regarding any necessary risk liaise with production personnel regarding risk assessment
monitor and maintain safety documentation of all safety parameters in the workshop providing documentation to others when required monitor and maintain safety documentation in the workshop in line with legislation and regulatory requirements
provide documentation about insurance ensure that equipment is maintained to required standards Provide insurance documentation when required
ensure that equipment is maintained to required standards check and confirm that equipment is stored and maintained to required standards
provide appropriate waste disposal and recycling systems in line with current legislation, and good working sustainability and environmental practice provide appropriate waste disposal and recycling systems including hazardous materials  in line with current legislation, sustainability and environmental practice
record all aspects of risk assessment and risk management in required formats, to others when required record all aspects of risk assessment and risk management providing documentation as required

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

11.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

12. SKSPSFX3 The following new knowledge statements have been added.

    • the equipment that is safe for you to use within your role in the work area
    • health and safety measures that apply when for working in a workshop environment
    • the legislation and regulatory requirements to comply with
    • how to manage waste disposal and recycling in line with current legislation sustainability and environmental practice

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

12.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

13. SKSPSFX4 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
comply with the health, safety and environmental protocols and legislation and which apply to the effects comply with the health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements which apply to the effects
maintain documentation denoting that health, safety and environmental measures and document are in place and in required formats, providing it to others when necessary maintain health, safety and environmental measures and document adherence to legislation and regulatory requirements
employ competent relevant skills and experience for the job employ crew with the required skills and experience for the job
liaise with cast and crew relevant people ensure that all details of effects are communicated to all concerned liaise with cast and crew to communicate details of effects being used
maintain the safety of the cast and crew at all times maintain the safety of the cast and crew minimising exposure and within occupational exposure levels (OEL) for materials being used

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

13.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

14. SKSPSFX4 Should the following performance criteria be redrafted to cover emergency services as well?

    • liaise with the relevant third parties, bodies and organisations to ensure that there is minimal disruption to utility services

Yes

No

15. SKSPSFX4 The following new knowledge statement has been added.

    • the effects of condensate upon sensitive materials in the set

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

16. SKSPSFX5 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
create practical fire effects that meets in line with production script breakdown and budget constraints create fire effects that meet s the brief, budget and production requirements
check the location is suitable for fire effects being produced survey, recce and document locations to confirm their suitability for fire effects
consult with and communicate all aspects of designs to key production personnel discuss and agree all aspects of designs to key production personnel
use reliable information to assess the impact of effects on location and its environment consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the effects

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

16.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

17. SKSPSFX5 The following knowledge statements have been redrafted.

From To
the role of the art department regarding flame retarded sets the role of the art department and construction in creating flame retarded sets
how to act in case of emergency or accident how to communicate evacuation procedures and maintain escape routes in case of emergency or accident
how to employ competent  crew individuals and experience how to employ crew with required skills and experience including third party specialists to work collaboratively within a team
how to liaise with local fire officers and when it is appropriate to do so the importance of liaising with local fire officers and when to do so

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

17.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

18. SKSPSFX5 The following new knowledge statements have been added.

    • how to detect and isolate a fire
    • the importance of maintaining a fire watch
    • how to monitor CO2 levels and potential leakage

Do you agree with these?

Yes

No

19. SKSPSFX6 The following new knowledge statements have been added.

    • how to conduct and record a risk assessment

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

20. SKSPSFX7 The following new performance criteria and knowledge statement have been added.

    • source and use breakaway props as required (PC)
    • the use of breakaway props such as glass and ceramic props(K)

Do you agree with these?

Yes

No

21. SKSPSFX8 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
create mechanical effects in line with production breakdown and budget constraints create mechanical effects that meet the brief, budget and production requirements
work in collaboration with relevant people from other key departments to ensure that produced effects meet production requirements collaborate with other departments to ensure that produced effects meet production requirements
demonstrate a wide range of techniques and methods to achieve desired mechanical effects apply /  use a wide range of techniques and methods to achieve desired mechanical effects
record and document tests in appropriate formats, to production for feedback record tests providing the required documentation to production for feedback

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

21.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

22. SKSPSFX8 The following new performance criteria have been added.

    • implement a clear system of cueing action with operation of the mechanical rig

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

23. SKSPSFX8 The following new knowledge statements have been added.

    • how to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
    • mechanical engineering principles such as pneumatics, hydraulics, material grades and their properties
    • the calculation of forces and when to have calculations signed off by an expert e.g structural engineer

Do you agree with these?

Yes

No

24. SKSPSFX9 The following new performance criteria and knowledge statement have been added.

    • source and use breakaway props as required (PC)
    • the use of breakaway props such as glass and ceramic props(K)

Do you agree with these?

Yes

No

25. SKSPSFX10 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
communicate with cast and crew to maintain safety at all times maintain the health and safety of cast and crew
ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used by all people as required for the job ensure cast and crew use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job
use reliable information to assess the impact of effects on the location and its environment consider sustainability and the environmental impact of the effects
make sure that locations are returned to safe state confirm that locations or sets are restored to their required state providing documentation as required

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

25.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

26. SKSPSFX10 The following new knowledge statement has been added.

    • how to communicate evacuation protocol and maintaining escape routes in case of emergency or accident

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

27. SKSPSFX11 The title of this standard has been changed from

Implement physical special effects on a production

To

Oversee physical special effects on a production

Do you agree with this?

Yes

No

28. SKSPSFX11 The following performance criteria statements have been redrafted.

From To
employ competent crew with relevant skills and experience employ crew with the required skills and experience including third party specialists to work collaboratively within a team
provide equipment and materials for use in physical special effects which are fit for purpose and in appropriate and compliant condition provide equipment and materials for use in physical special effects which are fit for purpose and comply with health and safety legislation and regulations
respond to any budget or schedule changes in a positive way, communicating any differences to all relevant people communicate any budget or schedule changes to all relevant people

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

28.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

29. SKSPSFX11 The following knowledge statements have been redrafted.

From To
how to employ competent crew individuals and experience how to employ crew with required skills and experience including third party specialists to work collaboratively within a team
how to liaise with local fire officers and when it is appropriate to do so the importance of liaising with local fire officers and when to do so

Are you happy with these changes?

Yes

No

29.a. If answering no, please give details of the changes you would like to see made.

 

30. Are there any further comments or suggestions you would like to add? Please write them in the box below.

 

 

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