Production Assistant free of cost 6 month

Production Assistant free of cost 6 month

Brief Job Description: Individuals play an assistive/ supportive role across the production department and undertake with wide a range of activities. This may include logistics, co-ordination, preparing documents and checking that equipment and materials are in place. All the activities outlined below must be read in context of an “assistive” rather than “leading” role.

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 some background in film making or content production. The individual must understand logistics and facilities required during filming. The individual must be able and willing to help on any task that facilitate production/ filming. The person should have good communication skills, be capable of understanding instructions and be able to work well as part of a team.

Qualifications Pack Code	MES/Q2805
Job Role	Production Assistant This job role is applicable in both national and international scenarios
Credits (NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	08/11/2014
Sub-sector	Film, Television, Animation, Radio, Gaming, Advertising	Last reviewed on	26/11/2018
Occupation	Production	Next review date	20/06/2021
NSQC Clearance on	22/08/2019

Job Role	Production Assistant
Role Description	Entry level position in the Production Department and responsible for assisting on a range of activities. All the production activities outlined below should be read in context of the “assistive” role that the individual needs to perform.   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 senior most person would perform the most complex aspects of that task and the junior level persons would perform less complex aspects.
NSQF Level	4
Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications	Class XII Graduate or Diploma in Film Production
Prerequisite License or Training	Short Course in Film Production
Minimum Job Entry Age	18 years
Experience	0-3 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 seamless 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
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.

Production Assistant

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 is denoted 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 Qualification Framework

Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills	Writing Skills
The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. maintain records of artists’ call times, presence on sets, lunch and wrap times
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA2. interpret the parts of the production brief provided (eg: details on background action, details on locations and transport needed etc.)
Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA3. understand the vision and instructions of assistant directors SA4. communicate effectively and sensitively with artists of differing temperaments
B. Professional Skills	Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB1. how to prepare a work schedule/ sequence of activities, maintain a record of these activities, and inform relevant personnel regarding any delays or issues SB2. communicate finalized action plans for all teams/crew members
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB3. identify issues that may arise during production/post production and explore options to resolve them proactively
Decision making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB4. manage decision on suitable course of action SB5. interpret managerial decisions and communicate them to the film crew
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6. communicate and assist properly about project requirements there by facilitating team development
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7.   help the team balance their creative desires with the requirements of the production
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB8. the team meets all the technical and creative project requirements.

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N2815
Credits (NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Industry	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	16/07/2018
Industry Sub-sector	Film, Television, Animation, Radio, Gaming, Advertising	Last reviewed on	20/03/2019
Occupation	Production	Next review date	22/06/2021

Unit Code	MES/N0104
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 health, safety and security risks prevalent in the workplace	To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. maintain one’s posture and position to minimize fatigue and any risk of injury PC2.   maintain first aid kit and keep oneself updated on the first aid procedures PC3. identify and document potential risks like sitting postures while using computer, eye fatigues and other hazards at the workplace PC4. accurately maintain accident reports PC5. report health and safety risks/ hazards to the concerned personnel PC6. participate in organization’s health and safety knowledge sessions and drills
Knowing the people responsible for health and safety and the resources available	PC7. identify the people responsible for health and safety at the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency PC8. identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms
Identifying and reporting risks	PC9. identify aspects of your workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety PC10. ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others at the workplace through precautionary measures PC11. identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person PC12. 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	PC13. follow organization’s emergency procedures for accidents, fires or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard PC14. 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)
A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of the company / organization and its processes)	The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization’s norms and policies relating to health and safety KA2. government norms and policies regarding health and safety and related 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 equipment’s, systems and/or machines
Skills (S) (Optional)
A. 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
B. 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

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	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
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB6.    build and maintain positive and effective relationships with colleges and Customers
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SB7.  analyze data and activates

NOS Version Control

NOS Code	MES/N0104
Credits(NSQF)	TBD	Version number	1.0
Sector	Media and Entertainment	Drafted on	16/07/2018
Sub-sector	Film, Television, Animation, Radio, Gaming, Advertising	Last reviewed on	20/03/2019
Occupation	Production	Next review date	22/06/2021

 

Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

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MES/ Q 0101

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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sub-sector	Range of Occupation numbers
Film	01-20
Television	21-30
Print	31-35
Animation	36-45
Gaming	46-55
Radio	56-60
Digital	61-70
OOH / Advertising	71-80
Creative & Performing Art	81-85
Sound & Music	86-90
Theme & Amusement Park	91-95
Event Management	96-99

Sequence	Description	Example
Three letters	Media and Entertainment	MES
Slash	/	/
Next letter	Whether QP or NOS	Q
Next two numbers	Direction	13
Next two numbers	QP number	01

CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES

Job Role: Production Assistant

Qualification Pack: MES/Q2805

Sector Skill Council: Media and Entertainment Skills Council

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 evaluations 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).

6 In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack

Assessment Outcomes	Assessment criteria for outcomes	Marks Allocation
Total Mark	Out Of	Theory	Skills Practical
	PC1. Break-down the production schedule into a daily		30	20
	task list and manage day to day activities during filming
MES/N2809	PC2. Lead the full production unit toward successful		30	20
(Coordinate	completion of their tasks
Production	PC3. Track progress of filming against the  production	100	20	10	40
Activities)	schedule and budget
	PC4. Anticipate   potential   delays/   budget   overruns,		20	10
	escalate these to the relevant departments and identify ways to minimize them
		Total	100	60	40
	PC1. Identify content that needs to be archived (this
	usually includes the finished product and in certain cases		40	25
MES/N2812 (Manage Content Archival)	raw footage and older versions)	100			40
PC2. Convert content (or supervise conversion of content) into the required format and according to accepted file naming conventions	30	15
	20	10
	PC3. Ensure interim and final outputs meet quality
	standards

	PC4. Tag and store archived content in a manner that allows for easy access and retrieval		10	10
		Total	100	60	40
MES/N2815 (Assist performers, contributors and crew)	PC1. Relay clear cues from assistant directors to artists	100	10	2	70
PC2. Set up, or assist in setting up, background action as directed by assistant directors and relevant departments	10	4
PC3. Liaise with assistant directors to ensure that there is adequate transport as required at key points during the filming day	10	2
PC4. Keep assistant directors informed of shot progress, and of potential delays and changes to the schedule	20	6
PC5. Maintain accurate records of artists on set, and of lunch and wrap time	10	6
PC6.     Liaise     sensitively     with     artists     of     differing temperaments	10	2
PC7. Brief artists and contributors on studio or location codes of practice	10	2
PC8. Liaise between relevant people to ensure the swift and effective movement of performers and contributors between the set and unit base	10	2
PC9. Distribute call sheets and other paperwork promptly and efficiently	10	4
		Total	100	30	70
MES/N0104 (Maintain workplace health and safety)	PC1. maintain one’s posture and position to minimize fatigue and the risk of injury	100	10	5	50
PC2. maintain first aid kit and keep oneself updated on the first aid procedures	10	5
PC3. identify and document potential risks like sitting postures while using computer, eye fatigues and other hazards at the workplace	5	3
PC4. accurately maintain accident reports	5	3
PC5. report health and safety risks/ hazards to concerned personnel	10	5
PC6. participate in organization’s health and safety knowledge sessions and drills	10	5
PC7. identify the people, responsible for health and safety at the workplace, including those to contact in case of an emergency	10	5
PC8. identify security signals e.g. fire alarms and places such as staircases, fire warden stations, first aid and medical rooms	10	5
PC9. identify aspects of workplace that could cause potential risk to own and others health and safety	5	3
PC10. ensure own personal health and safety, and that of others in the workplace though precautionary measures	5	3

	PC11. identify and recommend opportunities for improving health, safety, and security to the designated person		5	2
PC12. 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	5	2
	PC13. follow organisation’s emergency procedures for accidents, fire or any other natural calamity in case of a hazard		5	2
	PC14. 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