The standards provide the most up to date description of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to perform the main roles and responsibilities for occupations within the audio visual sector.

Developed by industry practitioners, employers and other key stakeholders the standards show exactly what is required of professionals in the industry.

You may wish to download the complete documents but it is also possible to download individual units. The units are listed in production process order.

Download the entire suite of standards:
National Occupational Standards for Senior Producers

Download the Welsh language version of the entire suite of standards:
Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol - Ar Gyfer Uwch Gynhyrchwyr - Ebrill 2003

Download individual units:
SP1 Select and develop ideas for productions
SP2 Secure financial resources for the production process
SP3 Plan the production budget, schedule and methods of delivery
SP4 Identify and select key creative contributors and talent
SP5 Manage the selection and negotiation of contracts of the production team, crew and others
SP6 Manage and monitor production expenditure
SP7 Manage the production process
SP8 Manage the post-production process
SP9 Ensure the delivery of the production
X3 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace
X4 Develop procedures to control risks to health and safety
F1 Manage & market yourself as a freelancer.

For further details please contact our Standards Team on 020 7713 9800.

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