Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

Brief Job Description: Individuals in this job are responsible for filming/ production taking place on location. Their main tasks include evaluating various locations and identifying those that are most suited for filming. The location manager is in charge of set-up, logistics and coordination at the filming location.

Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to understand production techniques and the implications of various tasks on time, resources and budget. The individual must have a background in film making or content production.

The individual must understand the logistics and facilities required during filming and be able to assess a range of locations for their suitablity. The individual should have a keen sense of visual imagery and photography, and apply this to location selection. The individual must be an effective communicator and be able to support the production unit in making relevant decisions about the location.

Qualifications Pack Code	MES/ Q 2804
Job Role	Location Manager This job role is applicable in both national and international scenarios
Credits (NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	08/11/14
Sub-sector	Film, Television, Radio, Advertising	Last reviewed on	26/11/14
Occupation	Production	Next review date	07/11/16

Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

Job Role	Location Manager
Role Description	Key member of the Production Department and responsible for selecting an appropriate location. All activities outlined below must be interpreted in context of “location-driven production” for the Location Manager profile.   Note: It is important to note that given the spread of the activities under production, the size of the department can vary significantly by project. The proposed qualification packs provide a typical hierarchy. Where tasks are common across different profiles – the seniormost person would perform the most complex aspects of that task and the junior level persons would perform less complex aspects.
NSQF Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications	6
Class XII, Basic Computer Literacy Graduate in Film Production
Training (Suggested but not mandatory)	Short Course in Film Production
Experience	2-4 Years of work experience
Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Performance Criteria	As described in the relevant OS units

Keywords /Terms	Description
Budget	Budget is an estimate of the total cost of production that may include a break-up of cost components
Continuity	Continuity represents the seemless transition from one shot to another
Copyright Laws	A legal framework linked to intellectual property and the rights given to creators of original products/ concepts
Financer	An entity (individual or organization) that provides financing for a project
Labour Laws	Legal norms governing the relationship between workers, employers, trade unions and the government
Post-production	Post-production is the final finishing phase of the production, where the raw footage is edited, special effects are added, music and sound are integrated, colour correction is done etc.
Props	A property, commonly shortened to prop (plural: props), is an object used on stage or on screen by actors during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set.
Screenplay	Screenplay is the script coupled with key characteristics of the scene and directions for acting
Script	Script is a structured narrative of a story
Set	The background/ scenery visible through the camera (for video production) or directly to the spectator (for theatrical production)
Set Etiquette	A set of guidelines that dictate how cast and crew should behave on set and interact with each other
Target Audience	Group of people at whom content/ adverting is aimed. A target audience is typically defined by age, gender, economic classification, geography and any other relevant parameters (e.g. Femals, aged 25-40, average monthly household income INR 25,000-50,000, from Hindi speaking states in North India)
Timelines	Timelines is a listing of dates by which the production milestones/stages need to be completed
Sector	Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar businesses and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.
Sub-sector	Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.
Vertical	Vertical may exist within a sub-sector representing different domain areas or the client industries served by the industry.

Occupation	Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/related set of functions in an industry
Function	Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.
Sub-functions	Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfill the achieving the objectives of the function.
Job role	Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organization.
Occupational Standards (OS)	OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.
Performance Criteria	Performance Criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task
National Occupational Standards (NOS)	NOS are Occupational Standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack Code	Qualifications Pack Code is a unique reference code that identifies a qualifications pack.
Qualifications Pack(QP)	Qualifications Pack comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A Qualifications Pack is assigned a unique qualification pack code.
Unit Code	Unit Code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard , which isdenoted by an ‘N’.
Unit Title	Unit Title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.
Description	Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope	Scope is the set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on the quality of performance required.
Knowledge and Understanding	Knowledge and Understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.
Organizational Context	Organizational Context includes the way the organization is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge	Technical Knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

Core Skills/Generic Skills	Core Skills or Generic Skills are a group of skills that are key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS , these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.
Keywords /Terms	Description
NOS	National Occupational Standard(s)
QP	Qualifications Pack
NVEQF	National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework
NVQF	National Vocational Qualifications Framework
NSQF	National Skills Qualifcation Framework

National Occupational Standard

Overview

This unit is about contributing towards maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment

Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

Unit Code	MES/ N 2815
Unit Title (Task)	Maintain workplace health and safety
Description	This OS unit is about contributing towards maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Scope	This unit/task covers the following: Understanding the health, safety and security risks prevalent in the workplaceKnowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources availableIdentifying and reporting risksComplying with procedures in the event of an emergency
Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element	Performance Criteria
Understanding the risks prevalent in the workplace	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. Understand and comply with the organisation’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures PC2. Understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation PC3. Understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which may involve evacuation of the premises PC4. Participate in organization health and safety knowledge sessions and drills
Knowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources available	PC5. Identify the people responsible for health and safety in the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency PC6. Identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms
Identifying and reporting risks	PC7. Identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety PC8. Ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others in the workplace though precautionary measures PC9. Identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person PC10. Report any hazards outside the individual’s authority to the relevant person in line with organisational procedures and warn other people who may be affected
Complying with procedures in the event of an emergency	PC11. Follow organisation’s emergency procedures for accidents, fires or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard PC12. Identify and correct risks like illness, accidents, fires or any other natural calamity safely and within the limits of individual’s authority
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
B. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. Organisation’s norms and policies relating to health and safety KA2. Government norms and policies regarding health and safety and related

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company / organization and its processes)	emergency procedures KA3. Limits of authority while dealing with risks/ hazards KA4. The importance of maintaining high standards of health and safety at a workplace
B. Technical Knowledge	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. The different types of health and safety hazards in a workplace KB2. Safe working practices for own job role KB3. Evacuation procedures and other arrangements for handling risks KB4. Names and contact numbers of people responsible for health and safety in a workplace KB5. How to summon medical assistance and the emergency services, where necessary KB6. Vendors’ or manufacturers’ instructions for maintaining health and safety while using equipments, systems and/or machines
Skills (S) (Optional)
C. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. How to write and provide feedback regarding health and safety to the concerned people SA2. How to write and highlight potential risks or report a hazard to the concerned people
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. Read instructions, policies, procedures and norms relating to health and safety
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA4. Highlight potential risks and report hazards to the designated people SA5. Listen and communicate information with all anyone concerned or affected
D. Professional Skills	Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1.     Make decisions on a suitable course of action or plan
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB2.     Plan and organize people and resources to deal with risks/ hazards that lie within the scope of one’s individual authority
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3.     Apply problem solving approaches in different situations
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4.     Understand hazards that fall within the scope of individual authority and report all hazards that may supersede one’s authority SB5.     Apply balanced judgements in different situations

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES / N 2815
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	16/11/14
Sub-sector	Film, Television, Animation, Advertising	Last reviewed on	26/11/14
Occupation	Post Production	Next review date	25/11/16

 

Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

Job Role/Qualification Pack	Location Manager
QP- ID	MES Q 2804
	NOS	NOS NAME	Weightage
1	MES/ N 2806	Assess Suitability of a Filming Location	50%
2	MES/ N 2807	Manage Live Programme Production	35%
3	MES/ N 2809	Coordinate Production Activities	10%
4	MES/ N 2815	Maintain workplace health and safety	5%
			100%
Guidelines for Assessment:
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory & Practical part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the AA and approved by SSC
3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaulations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria
5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively (Theory and Practical)
Job Role	Location Manager
NOS CODE	NOS NAME	Performance Criteria			Marks Allocation
			Total Mark	Out Of	Theory	Skills Practical
MES/ N 2806	Assess Suitability of a Filming Location	PC1. Determine the total space/ floor area requirements based on the script and creative brief and identify appropriate location options	100	30	15	50
		PC2. Conduct a location survey (recce) and evaluate suitability on various factors (typically using a pre-agreed checklist)	30	15
		PC3. Prioritize locations with regard to their suitability for filming, and support decision-making/ selection of an appropriate location	20	10
		PC4. Contact film commissions/ other bodies to obtain necessary permissions	20	10
			Total	100	50	50
MES/ N 2807	Manage Live Programme Production	PC1. Understand the technical requirements for live programme production and correctly estimate production requirements	100	40	20	50

		PC2. Conduct checks prior to the event to ensure that production can take place smoothly and any needed adjustments are made		40	20     10
		PC3. Co-ordinate among multiple teams and individuals, sometimes in a high pressure environment and successfully maintain continuity through the event	20
			Total	100	50	50
MES/ N 2809	Coordinate Production Acti	PC1. Break-down the production schedule into a daily task list and manage day to day activities during filming	100	30	15	50
		PC2. Lead the full production unit toward successful completion of their tasks	30	15
		PC3. Track progress of filming against the production schedule and budget	20	10
		PC4. Anticipate potential delays/ budget overruns, escalate these to the relevant departments and identify ways to minimize them	20	10
			Total	100	50	50
MES/ N 2815	Maintain workplace health and safety	PC1. Understand and comply with the organisation’s current health, safety and security policies and procedures	100	10	5	50
		PC2. Understand the safe working practices pertaining to own occupation	10	5   3         2
		PC3. Understand the government norms and policies relating to health and safety including emergency procedures for illness, accidents, fires or others which may involve evacuation of the premises	5
		PC4. Participate in organization health and safety knowledge sessions and drills	5
		PC5. Identify the people responsible for health and safety in the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency	10	5
		PC6. Identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms	10	5
		PC7. Identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety	10	5   5   3     5
		PC8. Ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others in the workplace though precautionary measures	10
		PC9. Identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person	5
		PC10. Report any hazards outside the individual’s authority to the relevant person in line with organisational procedures and warn other people who may be affected	10

Location Manager course free of cost 6 month

		PC11. Follow organisation’s emergency procedures for accidents, fires or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard		10	5
		PC12. Identify and correct risks like illness, accidents, fires or any other natural calamity safely and within the limits of individual’s authority	5               2
			Total	100	50	50

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