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The purpose of the qualification is to ensure specialist competence in all the disciplines related to film and television production, including camera, lighting, vision control, vision mixing, editing, recording, sound and captioning competence, with the elective component allowing for this specialisation. Although qualifying learners are not able to make creative choices, they are capable of working under direction, and to specification, making suggestions to those with creative decision making powers.

The qualification addresses competence for studio and outside broadcasts and film and television production, and single and multi-camera productions. There is a need for qualified learners who can work independently according to a given brief, which they often contribute to, without hands-on operational supervision.

Qualified learners can enhance film and television products through creativity, quality control, suggestions (e.g. regarding shots) and understanding the effect of their decisions on other people in film and television production process. They are capable of complex tasks within their specific contexts, and can make critical decisions in strenuous environment. They can critically evaluate their own area of responsibility within the context of the full process, and can identify problem areas. They understand their role in the overall context and the industry. They can operate the full functionality of equipment/machines, and can do this for a range of equipment/machines. Qualified learners apply their own methods and understand their area sufficiently to contribute to others.

Qualified learners are capable of:

• Organising and managing information about film or television production activities according to specified requirements.
• Determining film or television resource requirements for specific production processes.
• Planning film or television production activities to meet given requirements.
• Assessing film or television production processes against given quality requirements.
• Implementing film or television production processes as directed within an area of specialisation.
• Controlling film or television operations according to specified business principles.

  Rationale:

  This qualification sets the minimum standard for addressing the need for competence in film and television production. Various needs for competence exist in the South African television and film industry. The shortage of competence has resulted in inflated rates, and there is a need for a larger pool of competent practitioners. By achieving this qualification, learners can improve their employment opportunities and upward mobility, and qualified learners start on an equal footing, also as far as remuneration is concerned.

  Target learners are typically from technical, computer, mathematical science or art backgrounds, or have been assisting with camera, lighting, sound, etc. They should have fast reaction times, pay attention to detail, have visual awareness and have physical dexterity. The qualification forms part of a learning pathway that starts with the achievement of a Further Education and Training Certificate: Film and Television Operations (NQF Level 4) and can progress to a National Certificate: Film and Television Management (NQF Level 6). Beyond NQF level 6, the learning pathway requires primarily general management and research competence. Therefore, the achievement of this qualification ensures that learners are competent to produce a specific component of film and television productions, forming the basis for further learning, that is, to manage such productions or components of productions.

  Qualified learners can find employment as camera persons, sound producers, vision controllers, vision mixers, production coordinators/programme production managers, dolly grips, best boy lights, focus pullers, second assistant directors, art department buyers, boom operators, transport captains, unit and location assistants, casting coordinators, extras, content writers for genre scripts, continuity assistants, stunts persons, insert editors, etc.

  By achieving the competence required to qualify, learners are able to contribute to the production of quality film and television products. Quality products can compete internationally, and ensures the economic viability of the industry. In addition, the qualification can ensure that small business owners in the film and television industry to direct their own productions, thus opening entrepreneurship opportunities. Good products contribute to audience appreciation, messages being conveyed effectively and as intended, and improve access to information for the public. The qualification also requires learners to promote safety, health and environment protection in the production process. In general, quality film and television productions have social, educational and economic value for the industry and the viewing public. 

• Mathematical literacy at NQF Level 4.
• Communication and language competence at NQF Level 4.
• Computer literacy at NQF level 3.
• Physical Science at NQF Level 4.
• Visual awareness.
• Can use equipment, materials and tools in an area of film and television production operations.
• Can process information in an area of film and television production operations.
• Can describe roles and responsibilities in film and television productions.
• Can schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.

  Recognition of Prior Learning:

  This qualification can be achieved wholly, or in part, through recognition of prior learning. Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including previous international or local qualifications, reports, testimonials, mentoring, functions performed, portfolios, work records and performance records. As such, evidence should be judged according to the general principles of assessment described in the notes to assessors below. Learners who have met the requirements of any Unit Standard that forms part of this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA). The applicant must be assessed against the specific outcomes and with the assessment criteria for the relevant Unit Standards. A qualification will be awarded should a learner demonstrate that the exit level outcomes of the qualification have been attained.

  Access to the qualification:

  Access to the qualification requires that the learner is adequately sighted for given requirements of specific production contexts. 

For 2nd AD (film)/Floor Manager (video):

At least 10 credits from:

• ID 243963: Schedule and monitor film and television production resources, Level 5, 10 Credits.

  And at least 10 credits from:

• ID 120386: Provide procurement administration support to a project, Level 4, 7 Credits.
• ID 115790: Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Art Department:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  And at least 5 credits from:

• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 10026: Identify expertise and resources, Level 4, 3 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 243977: Administer continuity, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Commissioning Editing:

  At least 17 credits from:

• ID 12611: Commission a television programme, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• ID 12613: Oversee the production of a commissioned television programme, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• ID 12610: Plan for commissioning a television programme, Level 5, 7 Credits.

  And at least 5 credits from:

• ID 14549: Network locally, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Editing and Post Production:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 243973: Edit picture and sound to specification, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  And at least 5 credits from:

• ID 13792: Apply editing aesthetics in film and television, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 243968: Create audio and/or visual content outputs, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 12603: Final mix sound tracks for productions, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• ID 243965: Lay up tracks for final mix, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 243970: Obtain and transfer sound, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 13796: Prepare and operate off-line video editing equipment, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• ID 13797: Prepare and operate on-line video editing equipment, Level 5, 7 Credits.
• ID 243974: Record audio and video in a broadcast environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 114523: Record sound in a monitored environment, Level 5, 12 Credits.

  For Film Camera Operation:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 243975: Focus pull for a film shoot, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  And at least 5 additional (new) credits from:

• ID 243975: Focus pull for a film shoot, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 243978: Operate jibs in studios, Level 5, 9 Credits.
• ID 12495: Obtain, check and maintain film equipment for a film shoot, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.

  For Lighting:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 114511: Set-up and strike equipment, material and tools, Level 4, 15 Credits.

  And at least 5 credits from:

• ID 13802: Programme and operate lighting console, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• ID 243964: Monitor and control studio lighting, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.

  For Grips:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 243969: Install camera supports, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  And at least 5 credits from:

• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 243978: Operate jibs in studios, Level 5, 9 Credits.

  For Location Scouting and Assisting Location Management:

  At least 10 credits from:

• ID 119903: Analyse and synthesise spatial information from maps and other forms of spatial information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 115591: Explain and apply environmental legal principles, rights, duties and responsibilities to a specific work context, Level 4, 6 Credits.

  At least 10 credits from:

• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 13486: Research an event, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Production:

  At least 18 credits from:

• ID 243961: Prepare for film and television productions, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 243963: Schedule and monitor film and television production resources, Level 5, 10 Credits.

  And at least 10 credits from:

• ID 243972: Production manage actuality programmes, Level 5, 12 Credits.
• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 15231: Create and use a range of resources to effectively manage teams, sections, departments or divisions, Level 5, 4 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Production Accounting:

  At least 20 credits from:

• ID 116598: Compile debtor correspondence in accordance with legislation and standard procedures, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 114741: Finalise and interpret accounts, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 117156: Interpret basic financial statements, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 12983: Interpret statutes and provide basic information on South African legislation as it relates to the accounting function, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• ID 12989: Make and record payments, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 12998: Produce spreadsheets using accounting related information technology, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 12996: Record, analyse and prepare cost information, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• ID 12994: Supply costing information for management control, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Research:

  At least 9 credits from:

• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 115790: Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts, Level 5, 5 Credits.

  At least 11 credits from:

• ID 115591: Explain and apply environmental legal principles, rights, duties and responsibilities to a specific work context, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 115789: Sustain oral interaction across a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken texts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Script Supervision:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 243977: Administer continuity, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  At least 5 credits from:

• ID 115789: Sustain oral interaction across a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken texts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 13792: Apply editing aesthetics in film and television, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 115790: Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Scriptwriting:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 243971: Write scripts for an audio and/or visual medium, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  At least 5 credits from:

• ID 115789: Sustain oral interaction across a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken texts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 119176: Respond to a request for proposal, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 117539: Assess the quality of text, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 115790: Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.

  For Entrepreneurship:

  At least 20 credits from:

• ID 114600: Apply innovative thinking to the development of a small business, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 114742: Calculate tax payable by a small business, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 242813: Explain the contribution made by own area of responsibility to the overall organisational strategy, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 114595: Demonstrate an understanding of the function of the market mechanisms in a new venture, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 114587: Determine and manage the human resource needs of a new venture, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 117241: Develop a business plan for a small business, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 114583: Develop, implement and evaluate a marketing strategy for a new venture, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• ID 114588: Develop, implement and monitor a quality policy for a new venture, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 11907: Draft an employment contract, Level 5, 3 Credits.
• ID 114584: Finance a new venture, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 117500: Manage finance in a small business, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• ID 114590: Mobilise resources for a new venture, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 114607: Negotiate in a new venture, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 114738: Perform financial planning and control functions for a small business, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 114592: Produce business plans for a new venture, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• ID 114596: Research the viability of new venture ideas/opportunities, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 115789: Sustain oral interaction across a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken texts, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 114593: Tender to secure business for a new venture, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• ID 119176: Respond to a request for proposal, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  At least 20 credits from:

• ID 243972: Production manage actuality programmes, Level 5, 12 Credits.
• ID 110360: Interview for a variety of journalistic purposes, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 243966: Film multiple actions and characters, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 243967: Direct single camera productions, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 243968: Create audio and/or visual content outputs, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 243973: Edit picture and sound to specification, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 117546: Collect information for journalistic use, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 110360: Interview for a variety of journalistic purposes, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 117545: Present journalistic story ideas, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 110357: Report for a variety of journalistic purposes, Level 5, 12 Credits.

  For Sound Recording, Mixing and Operations in Studio:

  At least 20 credits from:

• ID 114525: Mix sound in a monitored environment, Level 5, 12 Credits.
• ID 114523: Record sound in a monitored environment, Level 5, 12 Credits.
• ID 13800: Capture quality sound with a boom microphone, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 12502: Provide amplified sound, Level 5, 10 Credits.
• ID 12501: Provide amplified sound for performers, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 243968: Create audio and/or visual content outputs, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Transport Captaining:

  At least 12 credits from:

• ID 123253: Operate a rigid vehicle, Level 4, 15 Credits.
• ID 113835: Manage logistics operations, Level 4, 12 Credits.
• ID 113837: Oversee the routing and scheduling function, Level 4, 16 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  At least 8 credits from:

• ID 119903: Analyse and synthesise spatial information from maps and other forms of spatial information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 10026: Identify expertise and resources, Level 4, 3 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 113846: Schedule vehicle maintenance, Level 4, 8 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Unit Assisting:

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  At least 5 credits from:

• ID 119903: Analyse and synthesise spatial information from maps and other forms of spatial information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 114594: Apply the principles of costing and pricing to a business venture, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 115591: Explain and apply environmental legal principles, rights, duties and responsibilities to a specific work context, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• ID 115499: Gather, record and interpret business related information, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• ID 10026: Identify expertise and resources, Level 4, 3 Credits.
• ID 115056: Manage health and safety of the production environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 113835: Manage logistics operations, Level 4, 12 Credits.
• ID 123253: Operate a rigid vehicle, Level 4, 15 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Video Camera Operation:

  At least 8 credits from:

• ID 243966: Film multiple actions and characters, Level 5, 8 Credits.

  At least 12 credits from:

• ID 12495: Obtain, check and maintain film equipment for a film shoot, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.

  For Vision Controlling:

  At least 8 credits from:

• ID 243976: Vision control television productions, Level 5, 8 Credits.

  At least 12 credits from:

• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 243968: Create audio and/or visual content outputs, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits.

  For Vision Mixing:

  At least 5 credits from:

• ID 12602: Vision mix a television production, Level 5, 5 Credits.

  At least 15 credits from:

• ID 243974: Record audio and video in a broadcast environment, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 243968: Create audio and/or visual content outputs, Level 5, 5 Credits.
• ID 13792: Apply editing aesthetics in film and television, Level 5, 6 Credits.
• ID 114518: Co-ordinate the use of equipment, material and tools, Level 5, 15 Credits.
• ID 242873: Advise stakeholders on the roles and functions of the institutions participating in skills development, Level 5, 8 Credits.
• ID 114736: Record business financial transactions, Level 4, 5 Credits. 

2. Determine film or television resource requirements for specific production processes.

> Range: Resources include human resources, equipment, materials, tools systems, etc.

3. Plan film or television production activities to meet given requirements.

> Range: Requirements include scope, budget, time, resources, and quality.

4. Assess film or television production processes against given quality requirements.

> Range: All phases of productions are included.

5. Implement film or television production processes as directed within an area of specialisation.

6. Control film or television operations according to specified business principles.

> Range: Operations for a small organisation or a unit/department within a larger organisation are included. 

• Records are kept according to specified procedures.
  > Range: Procedures relate to what, where, when and how information is recorded.
• Information is checked for accuracy.
• Production information is accessed and communicated to all relevant persons, clearly and timely.

  2.

• Resources are identified and selected appropriate to specific context requirements.
• Resource selection is done according to client and audience requirements.
• Resource selection is done within budget, within given timeframes, according to specification (brief/script), and specified procedures, meeting given quality criteria.
• Interpretation of scripts/briefs is checked and justified in terms of practical and creative decisions.

  3.

• Planning is done according to script/brief requirements.
• Planning and scheduling are organised to meet implementation requirements.
• Contingencies are developed for the plans.

  4.

• Responsibilities and accountability for quality of production processes are identified for specific contexts.
• Assessment of the quality of production procedures and processes against specified requirements is accurate in terms of production protocols.
• Environmental and legal requirements for specific productions are determined and adhered to.

  5.

• Production processes are implemented within budget, according to specification (direction), according to specified procedures, meets given quality criteria and deadlines.
• Operational decisions and proposed solutions are justified in terms of given specifications and direction.
• Creative decisions are justified in terms of specific contexts and production brief requirements.

  6.

• Implications of operations for business performance are identified for specific contexts.
• Operations are handled according to specified financial and contractual requirements.
• Work allocation and time management are prepared according to organisation requirements.

  Integrated Assessment:

  The assessment criteria in the unit standards are performance-based, assessing applied competence, rather than only underpinning knowledge, or only skills. The critical cross-field outcomes are also achieved in the unit standards. In addition to the competence assessed to achieve the unit standards, learners must demonstrate that they can achieve the outcomes in an integrated manner, dealing effectively with different and random demands related to occupational and learning contexts, to qualify, and assessment approaches used should be appropriate for assessing applied competence. Integrated assessment is meaningful if there are clear relationships between the purpose statement, exit level outcomes and integrated assessment of this qualification.

  Learners who qualify must be able to integrate concepts, ideas and behaviours across unit standards to achieve the purpose of the qualification. Evidence (as specified in the associated assessment criteria) is required that the learner is able to achieve the exit level outcomes of the qualification as a whole and in an integrated way, and thus its purpose, at the time of the award of the qualification.

  Evidence of integration may be presented by learners when being assessed against the unit standards, and separate assessment for integration may not be necessary. Workplace experience can be recognised when assessing towards this qualification. Integrated assessment should include observable performance as well as the quality of thinking behind such performance. Formative assessment can be employed during learning towards the unit standards and during integration to achieve exit level outcomes, to ensure that integration takes place when summative assessment is employed. 

The countries that have formal industry and support associations include: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Maroc, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia – Montenegro, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, The Netherlands, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

For purposes of international comparison, education and training in film and television production in India, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, the UK, Russia and the USA were selected as they are the leading industries internationally. However, information could only be obtained for India, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. In addition, Argentina, Brazil and African countries were also selected, as they are considered economic or social equivalents.

In Brazil entry level programmes are offered over one year. The programmes include learning how to write, direct, shoot and edit own films, and to work in crew positions in films. Very similar to this South African qualification, the aim of the qualification is for learners to find their way into a career as screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors or documentary filmmakers, and then choosing a main area from the following: directing, cinematography, post-production, screenwriting or documentary. The most notable difference between this South African and the Brazilian qualification is that the South African qualification does not include documentaries as a separate set of competence and that the Brazilian programmes include acting.

The entry-level qualification in Kenya is a three year qualification in film and television production, and, therefore, is not the equivalent of this South African qualification. In Ghana learners can attain a Higher Diploma (e.g. National Film and Television Institute), Diploma or Certificate. A one-year Certificate offered by the Academy of Screen Arts includes screenwriting, directing, public speaking/interviewing, acting, 2D animation, film history, film appreciation and analysis, set design, and cinematography. This does not compare with the South Africa qualification, except for being similar to the entrepreneurship elective stream.

Other African countries that offer film, television and video production undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programmes include Liberia (B.A.), Nigeria (Diploma, Higher Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.), Tanzania (Diploma), Uganda (Diploma), Zambia (Diploma, Certificate, B.A.) and Zimbabwe (Diploma). In Zimbabwe, UNESCO was sponsoring a film and video training project that ran between 4 and 8 weeks, which was also an NQF Level 5 course, but no information regarding the course was available.

India is said to be the largest film producing country in the world, with around eight hundred films in various languages being made in the country every year. Close to sixty satellite television channels are currently operating in the country. Learning programmes include from 3 month to more than 3 year programmes. The programmes in India also combine film and television competence. Four three month programmes are recognised. There are major differences between the South African qualification and the programmes offered in India. Radio, music, still photography, designing sets, and acting and presenting are included in programmes in India, but are not part of this qualification as the areas of competence are awarded separate qualifications. The learning time is also much shorter than this South African qualification.

In the USA, television and radio production programmes are combined, and film learning programmes are separate. Most programmes are at undergraduate and graduate level, and one year programmes (usually not accredited) are offered by some providers, focusing more on skills than knowledge components. The one-year programmes usually include entry level competence for 16mm, 35mm and digital filmmaking, acting, cinema studies, screenwriting, film production, casting, producing, sync-sound recording, cinematography, editing and sound design, pre-production, and post-production. The main difference with this qualification is that the South African qualification does not include acting.

Various qualifications used to be listed on the UK framework for each of the elective components in the South African qualification. For example, learners could attain a qualification in camera operations. There were three qualifications for Film, television and video production, at the equivalent of South African NQF Levels 3, 4 and 5. The UK Level 4 qualification (South African NQF Level 5 equivalent) was very similar to this South African qualification core component and all aspects of the elective component. However, no further information is currently available.

New Zealand has only one relevant qualification on the framework, at a level below this South African qualification. However, New Zealand Film and Television School and South Seas Film and Television School offer programmes at the equivalent level of and of equivalent duration compared to the South African. The New Zealand Film and Television School programmes compare as follows with this South African qualification:

New Zealand Film and Television School – South Africa:

• Understand different film and television genres, write critical analyses, identify key developments, events and people, and the major political and industrial bodies in the NZ industry – Partially embedded.
• Understand the function and operation of a film production office and a television station, on-set procedures, and the production process from pre- to post-production – NQF Level 4.
• Understand film camera operation, camera maintenance, filters, lenses/aperture/depth of field calculation, composition and framing, film stocks and sensitometry, light meters, exposure, and the camera crew, the video camera, camera maintenance, and video formats – NQF Level 4 Elective.
• Understand the characteristics and logic of lighting design and apply a variety of lighting styles, identify equipment and accessories and describe their function, measure light and its application in relation to the lens, the film or video stock – Elective.
• Understand the processes required to write a synopsis for a screen-play, write a treatment, and further write and develop the script to a draft stage, and to accurately write scripts for different formats – Elective.
• Understand the function of sound recording equipment and microphones, the operation of sound recording machines, the operation of a boom pole and microphone, the basic principles of acoustics, and the processes involved in accurately synchronising sound and picture on film – NQF Level 4 Elective.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the director during pre-production, production and post-production, the processes involved in breaking down a script into scenes and compiling a shot list, and accurately time a scene in a script to identify the ‘on-screen’ time that each scene represents – NQF Level 4 Elective.
• Understand the business processes involved in the financing and production of a film, demonstrate an understanding of the process of positioning a film in the market, demonstrate the ability to write an appropriate proposal for funding, understand the nature and requirements of self-employment in a largely freelance industry – Elective.
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of members of the film production office staff and the procedures carried out in the production office, understand and identify the roles and responsibilities of the location manager, the assistant directors and the script supervisor – NQF Level 4.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the designer and the art department crew, and the processes involved in breaking down a script into art department requirements, understand the principles of applying basic make-up for film and television, prepare design plans for a production – NQF Level 4 Elective.
• Assembling film or video shots as they relate to a script, rough cut the assembled shots and complete a fine cut, compile a film or video master sound track, plot the sound track compilation and mix on a film dubbing chart, understand the processes that film goes through in the laboratory from rushes processing to final print, and the processes involved in video post-production through to final product – Elective.
• Understand the processes involved in the different systems of animation – Not included.

  The New Zealand programme is more knowledge-based, and do not address all the areas of competence in the South African qualification as it does not include the practical application of skills in all cases.

  This South African qualification differs from other countries’ qualifications in structure, with more complex competence required in one area of specialisation for the elective component in the South African qualification. The South African qualification does not include acting competence, as this is handled in a separate qualification. 

• ID 48671: National Certificate: Music Industry: Sound Technology, NQF Level 5.
• ID 20613: National Diploma: Event Co-ordination, NQF Level 5.
• ID 14590: National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics, NQF Level 5.
• ID 58395: National Certificate: Project Management, NQF Level 5.
• ID 58309: National Diplomas: Project Management, NQF Level 5.
• National Certificate: Business Management, NQF Level 5.
• National Diploma: Business Management, NQF Level 5.

  Vertical articulation is possible with first degrees and Diplomas in Business Management; NQF Level 6, and Project Management; NQF Level 6. 

• Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Providers offering learning towards achievement of any of the unit standards that make up this qualification must also be accredited through the relevant ETQA accredited by SAQA.
• The ETQA will oversee assessment and moderation of assessment according to their policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation, or in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between the relevant ETQA and other ETQAs and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed here.
• Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments for the qualification, unless the relevant ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in Unit Standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.
• Internal moderation of assessment must take place at the point of assessment with external moderation provided by a relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures.
• Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

To register as an assessor, the following are required:

• Relevant qualification/s, practical training completed, and/or experience gained in the relevant field at a NQF level above the level of this qualification.
• Registration as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

  Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments:

• Focus the initial assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcomes expressed in the titles of the Unit Standards to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. The learner must be declared competent in terms of the qualification purpose and exit level outcomes.
• Where assessment across Unit Standard titles or at Unit Standard title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes. Take special note of the need for integrated assessment.
• Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies.

  In particular, assessors should assess that the learner demonstrates an ability to consider a range of options by:

• Measuring the quality of the observed practical performance as well as the theory and underpinning knowledge.
• Using methods that are varied to allow the learner to display thinking and decision making in the demonstration of practical performance.
• Maintaining a balance between practical performance and theoretical assessment methods to ensure each is measured in accordance with the level of the qualification.
• Taking into account that the relationship between practical and theoretical components is not fixed, but varies according to the type and level of qualification.

  All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well-documented principles:

• Appropriate: The method of assessment is suited to the performance being assessed.
• Fair: The method of assessment does not present any barriers to achievements, which are not related to the evidence.
• Manage: The methods used make for easily arranged cost-effective assessments that do not unduly interfere with learning.
• Integrate into work or learning: Evidence collection is integrated into the work or learning process where this is appropriate and feasible.
• Valid: The assessment focuses on the requirements laid down in the standards; i.e. the assessment is fit for purpose.
• Direct: The activities in the assessment mirror the conditions of actual performance as close as possible.
• Authentic: The assessor is satisfied that the work being assessed is attributable to the learner being assessed.
• Sufficient: The evidence collected establishes that all criteria have been met and that performance to the required Standard can be repeated consistently.
• Systematic: Planning and recording is sufficiently rigorous to ensure that assessment is fair.
• Open: Learners can contribute to the planning and accumulation of evidence. Learners for assessment understand the assessment process and the criteria that apply.
• Consistent: The same assessor would make the same judgement again in similar circumstances. The judgement made is similar than the judgement that would be made by other assessors.