Overview 

This standard is about identifying the location requirements for different productions, as well as scouting and recommending appropriate locations.

It is about having a good knowledge of potential sites, as well as the ability to undertake research using relevant sources of information. It involves understanding the needs of the production, and assessing possible locations for their suitability and cost, taking various factors into account including the requirements of the Production Design, Props Department, Physical Special Effects and Hair, Make-up, Costume and Wardrobe teams.

You will also need to consider the sustainability requirements of the production and the resources available in the local area.

This standard is for Location Managers.

 

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify the number, types and sequence of locations required for productions
  2. confirm your evaluation of location needs with the production team
  3. identify and use information to assist your research
  4. arrange a feasibility study of any unknown locations to check their suitability against requirements
  5. liaise with relevant authorities to identify the availability of potential locations
  6. take photographs or video of potential locations when required and store them for future use
  7. assess the locations for potential use and record your findings
  8. check and confirm the need for permissions and licences associated with each location
  9. identify the costs associated with using each location
  10. record problems or difficulties identified  with the use of each location in line with production procedures
  11. note any climatic, physical, environmental, access and health and safety factors likely to affect the use of locations
  12. consider legal, health and safety, sustainable or ethical implications of using a location against requirements
  13. recommend locations that balance production needs against financial and logistical constraints
  14. recommend contingency arrangements to cover extremes of weather or non-availability of certain locations

 

Knowldedge and understanding 

You need to know and understand: 

  1. the budget parameters you are working within
  2. how to interpret the script taking into consideration the need for using different locations
  3. sources of information about locations and how to access them
  4. how to establish the ownership of locations
  5. how to establish contact with the relevant people within local authorities
  6. the types of organisations and individuals from whom permissions are required for the use of locations
  7. different types of licences that may be needed when using certain locations
  8. the location budget for the production
  9. the requirements of each department for access, egress and power source
  10. environmental factors that may affect the use of a location
  11. legal or ethical factors that may affect the use of a location
  12. the health and safety aspects of a location
  13. how to present your recommendations