How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer AIM Qualifications has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and AIM Qualifications awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from AIM Qualifications.
01What it is
The AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Media Creation, Production and Craft Support is a qualification designed to develop work-ready apprentices in the creative and digital media industries. It is included in the Advanced Apprenticeship and focuses on equipping learners with necessary competences for various roles in the media sector.
These are the units AIM Qualifications registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with AIM Qualifications. It does the teaching and the mapping. AIM Qualifications sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Analyse and Break Down Scripts During Pre-Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of script analysis during pre-production, including identifying key scenes, characters, props, and special effects. They will understand continuity and liaise with relevant personnel to ensure production requirements are met.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to the analysis and break down of scripts, including identifying key scenes, characters, props, and special effects
- Understand key aspects of continuity, including maintaining consistency in appearance, actions, and dialogue across different scenes and takes
- Liaise with relevant personnel regarding script requirements, including directors, actors, and other members of the production team
Apply Make-Up to Change Performers’ Appearance Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to understand make-up design requirements and environmental conditions affecting application. You'll learn to prepare performers' skin, apply make-up to meet design specifications, and remove make-up safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand make-up design requirements and conditions, including the purpose of the make-up, the environment it will be used in, and any specific effects required
- Prepare for make-up application, ensuring the performer's skin is clean and protected, and that all necessary materials and equipment are readily available
- Apply make-up to meet design requirements, using appropriate techniques and products to achieve the desired look and effect
- Remove performers make-up safely and effectively, ensuring the performer's skin is left clean and undamaged
Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to apply coatings using the airless spray method safely and effectively. You'll interpret specifications, comply with legislation, operate equipment correctly, and maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to interpret given information relating to the work and resources when applying coatings by the airless spray method, including specifications, safety data sheets, and equipment manuals.
- Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when applying coatings by the airless spray method, including health and safety regulations and environmental protection measures.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when applying coatings by the airless spray method, including the use of personal protective equipment and ventilation systems.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to apply coatings by the airless spray method, including coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when applying coatings by the airless spray method, including masking, surface preparation, and spray technique.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when applying coatings by the airless spray method, including planning, preparation, and application.
- Comply with the given contract information to apply coatings by the airless spray method to the required specification, including colour matching, film thickness, and surface finish.
Assist Performers with Costumes and Dressing Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to agree dressing requirements, prepare costumes, and assist performers with dressing and undressing. The unit also covers maintaining costumes throughout productions to support performance needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Agree specific dressing requirements of productions with relevant personnel, taking into account the production's artistic vision and practical constraints.
- Prepare costumes for productions, ensuring they are clean, in good repair, and ready for use by performers.
- Prepare performers for costume changes, providing assistance and guidance as needed to ensure smooth and efficient transitions.
- Assist performers with dressing and undressing, offering support and ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Maintain costumes throughout productions, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring they remain in optimal condition.
Assist with the Continuity of Performers’ Appearance Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to assist with maintaining continuity of performers' hair and make-up appearance. You'll liaise on design specifications, take action to ensure continuity, and monitor and record relevant information throughout productions.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the requirements of hair and make-up design specifications, including the purpose and context of the design.
- Know the materials and equipment required to meet hair and make-up design specifications.
- Liaise with relevant personnel on the implementation of hair and make-up design specifications.
- Take action to ensure the continuity of hair and make-up design specifications throughout a production.
- Monitor and record information relating to the continuity of hair and make-up specifications, noting any deviations or changes.
Broadcast Production: Editing and Post Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the post-production workflow and editing processes in broadcast production. You'll apply editing techniques to create narratives and mix recorded sound while managing files and version control.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the post-production workflow and editing process, including file management and version control.
- Use editing techniques and equipment to create a narrative that effectively communicates the intended message.
- Mix and edit recorded sound to enhance the overall quality and impact of the broadcast production.
Broadcast Production: Planning and Co-ordination Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand the live broadcast production process, including planning pre-production, monitoring resources and budgets, and collabourating within a production team. They will appreciate the importance of on-air execution and post-production review.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the process for production of live programming, including pre-production planning, on-air execution, and post-production review
- Plan a pre – production process, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment
- Know the processes to follow to monitor resources and budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to financial constraints
- Work collaboratively as part of a production team, contributing effectively to the overall success of the project
Care for Props Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers compliance with regulations and legislation relating to prop care. You'll source, assess, maintain, and organise props to ensure a safe and suitable supply for productions.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with all relevant regulations and legislation relating to the care and handling of props used in productions.
- Provide and maintain an available supply of props that are safe and suitable for use in productions.
- Organise appropriate storage and management arrangements for props when they are not actively required for use in productions.
Carry Out Maintenance to Costumes and Equipment Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll gain practical skills to monitor and maintain costumes and equipment. The unit covers condition checks, identifying maintenance needs, prioritising tasks, and performing maintenance safely in line with agreed procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out regular monitoring of the condition of items and identify and assess maintenance needs
- Carry out maintenance safely and in line with agreed requirements
Character Make-Up for Film and TV Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to design, plan, and apply character make-up for film and television. The unit includes script analysis, make-up design development, consideration of actor features, lighting, and camera effects to realise character appearance.
What you'll be able to do
- Devise a character make-up design that is appropriate for the film or TV production
- Plan the application of the character make-up, considering the actor's features, the lighting, and the camera angles
- Realise the character make-up design, applying the make-up with skill and precision
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the character make-up in achieving the desired look
Communicating Using Digital Marketing/Sales Channels Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to plan and execute digital marketing communications. You'll understand digital media principles, select appropriate channels, ensure message accessibility, and monitor and evaluate campaign responses effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of planning digital media campaigns for specific messages, audiences and recipients
- Plan the use of digital media channels to effectively communicate a specific message to a target audience
- Check that digital messages can be accessed and delivered correctly across different platforms and devices
- Monitor and evaluate the response to digital marketing activity, using appropriate metrics
- Take corrective action based on the evaluation of digital marketing activity, to improve campaign performance
Complying with Regulations and Codes for Practice in the Production Industry Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand and apply regulations and codes of practice relevant to production content. The unit covers compliance checking, identifying non-compliance, and implementing solutions to ensure adherence within the production industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to the compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
- Check the compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
- Resolve non-compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
Contribute Ideas for Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit explores the creative processes involved in generating production ideas.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners contribute relevant and creative ideas for production.
Contribute to Office-Based Pre-Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit develops learners' ability to contribute to office-based pre-production through administrative tasks, coordination with relevant parties, and communication with authorities. You'll organise logistics, manage budgets, and maintain accurate records.
What you'll be able to do
- Undertake administrative arrangements for pre-production activities, including scheduling meetings, booking locations, and managing budgets
- Liaise with relevant parties involved in pre-production, such as cast, crew, and clients
- Liaise with the relevant authorities, such as local councils and police, to obtain necessary permits and permissions
Create 2D Animations for Interactive Media Products Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of creating 2D animations for interactive media products. You'll understand file formats, compression techniques, and optimisation strategies, and will create animations using appropriate software while liaising with relevant personnel.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to creating animations for interactive media products, including file formats, compression techniques, and optimisation for different platforms
- Understand key contextual information relating to creating 2D animations for interactive media products, including target audience, purpose, and style
- Create 2D animations for use as part of an interactive media product, using appropriate software and techniques
- Liaise with relevant parties, such as designers, developers, and clients, to ensure that the animation meets their requirements
- Store 2D animations for use as part of an interactive media product, using appropriate file naming conventions and storage locations
Create and Present a Design Plan in the Fashion, Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-Up Industry Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to create and present design plans within the fashion, theatrical, special effects, and media make-up industries. You'll conduct research, develop concepts, produce visual representations, and communicate plans effectively to production teams.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a design plan for the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry, including research, concept development, and visual representation
- Present a design plan to the production team in the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry, using appropriate communication skills and visual aids
- Evaluate the success of a design plan in the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry, based on feedback, performance, and adherence to the original brief
Develop Own Professional Practice in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit encourages learners to assess and enhance their own performance in a professional context.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners reflect on their practice and identify areas for improvement.
Edit, Process and Mix Audio Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to edit, process, and mix audio material using appropriate software. You'll understand audio formats, compression, restoration techniques, and complete relevant documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to editing audio material, including file formats, compression techniques, and audio restoration.
- Edit audio material using appropriate software and techniques to achieve desired results.
- Process audio material using effects such as EQ, compression, and reverb to enhance the sound.
- Mix audio material, balancing levels and creating a cohesive soundscape.
- Complete relevant documentation, including track sheets, mixing notes, and file naming conventions.
Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the importance of health and safety in a creative working environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners understand their responsibilities for maintaining health and safety.
Hairstyling and Dressing for Performers Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand factors influencing hairstyle design and requirements for performances. The unit covers creating design ideas and styling hair for performers using appropriate techniques and products.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the factors that affect hairstyle design, including face shape, hair texture, and the overall aesthetic of the performance.
- Understand the hairstyle requirements for a performance, considering the character's personality, the historical period, and the director's vision.
- Create design ideas for hairstyles, developing sketches and mood boards to communicate concepts effectively.
- Style hair for performers, using appropriate techniques and products to achieve the desired look.
Identify Sources of Information and Present Findings Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides skills for researching and presenting information relevant to production needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners gather and present information effectively for productions.
Identifying and Negotiating Copyright Issues for a Broadcast Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand copyright law, fair use, and licensing agreements relevant to broadcast production. They will identify and resolve copyright issues prior to production, negotiating permissions to ensure legal compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to copyright and intellectual property, including copyright law, fair use, and licensing agreements
- Identify copyright issues prior to the start of production, including identifying copyrighted material and determining ownership
- Resolve copyright issues prior to the start of production, including obtaining permission to use copyrighted material and negotiating licensing agreements
Ingest Material for Post-Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand standards and principles for ingesting material in post-production. They will prepare and organise files, use appropriate equipment to ingest material, troubleshoot issues, and maintain data integrity throughout the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standards and principles relating to ingesting material for post-production, including file formats, codecs, and metadata
- Prepare to ingest material for post-production, including checking file integrity, organising files, and setting up ingest parameters
- Use equipment to ingest material for post-production, including video capture devices, audio interfaces, and data storage systems
- Deal with problems relating to ingesting material for post-production, including troubleshooting technical issues and resolving data errors
- Store input material and related data securely, using appropriate backup procedures and access controls
Lay Basic Track for Camera Dollies Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to lay basic track for camera dollies safely and accurately. You'll interpret technical information, check track components, set up track securely, and comply with relevant procedures and legislation.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and interpret key contextual information relating to the specific requirements for laying basic track for camera dollies.
- Check the suitability of the track components and the supporting surface to ensure safe and effective operation of the camera dolly.
- Set up basic track accurately and securely, ensuring it is level and properly aligned for smooth camera movement.
- Comply with all relevant procedures, safety guidelines, and legislation when laying track for camera dollies.
Maintain Continuity of the Performers Hair and/or Make-Up Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to meet and agree hair and make-up specifications before shoots commence. The unit focuses on maintaining continuity of hair and make-up across and between shoots, including monitoring and recording relevant information.
What you'll be able to do
- Meet specified hair and make-up requirements before a shoot commences.
- Agree on hair and make-up styles and specifications before a shoot commences, ensuring all parties are in agreement.
- Achieve continuity of hair and make-up specifications on and between different shoots.
- Monitor and record relevant information to ensure continuity of hair and make-up specifications throughout the production process.
Make-Up using Prosthetics Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to research, design, and produce three-dimensional special effects make-up using prosthetics. You'll experiment with various techniques and materials, applying health and safety practices to create prosthetic make-up on performers or models.
What you'll be able to do
- Research and identify three-dimensional special effects make-up techniques and materials
- Design a three-dimensional special effects make-up, considering the desired effect and the performer/model
- Experiment with three-dimensional special effects make-up techniques to achieve the desired outcome
- Produce a three-dimensional special effects make-up on a performer/model, demonstrating technical skill and attention to detail
Manage and Market Yourself as a Freelancer in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge and skills for freelancers to market themselves effectively in the industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners create strategies for self-promotion as freelancers.
Media Content Creation: Principles and Practice Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to create and publish creative media content aligned with target audiences and communication objectives. The unit includes understanding relevant legislation, marketing strategy relationships, and the impact of emerging technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop creative media content, demonstrating an understanding of target audiences and communication objectives.
- Publish creative media content across appropriate platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
- Understand key legislative requirements relating to the production of branded trails and commercials, including advertising standards and copyright law.
- Understand the relationship between media content creation and a marketing strategy, including how content can support brand awareness and sales.
- Understand the impact of emerging technologies on media content creation, including the use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Meeting Legal Requirements for Children Working on Broadcast Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll explore the legal requirements and welfare responsibilities when children work on broadcast productions. The unit covers legislation, working conditions, and collabouration with relevant parties to ensure compliance and maintain accurate records of child involvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand legal requirements relating to children working on productions
- Understand how to make arrangements to support children working on productions
- Liaise with other parties to meet legal requirements relating to working with children on productions
- Keep a record of children’s working on a production, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Meeting Requirements for Using Animals on a Broadcast Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of legal, ethical, and organisational requirements for using animals in broadcast productions. You'll understand species-specific needs, coordinate animal use, and ensure compliance with welfare standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key legal and ethical requirements relating to the welfare and treatment of animals used in broadcast productions
- Understand the specific requirements for different animal species used in broadcast productions
- Understand the organisational policies and procedures for using animals on a production
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of animal handlers, trainers, and veterinary professionals involved in the production
- Co-ordinate the logistics of using animals on a production, including transportation, accommodation, and welfare
- Communicate effectively with animal handlers, trainers, and other relevant personnel to ensure the animals' well-being
- Monitor the animals' behaviour and condition during the production, taking appropriate action if any issues arise
Monitor Pre-Shoot Rehearsals, Production Meetings and Recces Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand the importance of production meetings, recces, and pre-shoot rehearsals in film and television production. The unit covers monitoring these activities and liaising with relevant personnel to support effective production planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of production meetings, recces and pre-shoot rehearsals in the film and television production process.
- Monitor production meetings and recces, identifying key decisions and actions.
- Monitor pre-shoot rehearsals, noting any issues or changes required.
- Liaise with relevant personnel, communicating information effectively and efficiently.
Obtain Archive Material Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the selection and use of archive material for productions. You'll identify project requirements, select appropriate material, arrange its inclusion, liaise with relevant parties, and understand legal and regulatory considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate archive material for use in productions, based on project requirements
- Arrange for the inclusion of archive material in the production, adhering to established procedures
- Liaise effectively with relevant parties regarding the use of archive material, ensuring clear communication
- Understand the legal and regulatory issues relevant to the use of archive material, including copyright and licensing
Obtain Assets for Use in Interactive Media Products Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the identification and acquisition of assets for interactive media products, including understanding various media formats and the legal and ethical considerations involved. You'll learn to source assets, obtain necessary clearances, and organise assets effectively for production use.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand contextual information relating to a range of assets in different media formats for use in interactive media products
- Obtain assets required for the production
- Obtain clearances required for the production
- Organise obtained assets effectively
Obtain Props to Meet Production Requirements Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers compliance with legislation and health and safety when obtaining props. You'll select suitable props, organise their delivery, confirm requirements with production personnel, and ensure safe handling and storage.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulations when obtaining props to meet production requirements.
- Select appropriate props to meet specific production requirements.
- Organise the safe and timely delivery of props to meet production requirements.
- Agree and confirm the props requirements of productions with relevant personnel.
- Handle and store props safely and securely to meet production requirements.
- Accurately record and provide information relating to the props requirements of productions.
Obtaining Archive Material for Productions Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to archive materials used in productions. You'll learn to identify, source, agree upon, and arrange archive materials in compliance with copyright and intellectual property rights.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand legal issues relating to archive materials for productions
- Understand ethical considerations relating to archive materials for productions
- Understand guidelines relating to archive materials for productions
- Identify and source the archive materials needed to meet production requirements
- Agree the archive materials needed to meet production requirements with relevant parties
- Make arrangements for archive material to be included in productions
- Meet reporting requirements relating to archive materials for productions
- Meet record keeping requirements relating to archive materials for productions
Operate a Radio Studio Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the operation of a radio studio, including understanding key components, signal flow, and audio processing equipment. You'll develop practical skills to operate the studio, liaise with personnel, and apply relevant health and safety legislation and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to radio studio operation, including equipment functionality and signal flow
- Operate a radio studio, including setting up equipment and managing audio levels
- Liaise with appropriate personnel, such as presenters, producers, and technicians
- Understand health and safety legislation and procedures relevant to operating a radio studio, including risk assessments and emergency procedures
Organise and Maintain Costumes Returned Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand health and safety regulations and organisational procedures for packaging and returning costumes. They will carry out costume inspections, maintain costumes through cleaning and repair, and manage costume storage and record-keeping.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the requirements of packaging costumes for return, including relevant health and safety regulations and organisational procedures
- Know the requirements for returning costumes, including documentation and designated return locations
- Carry out costume inspection procedures to identify damage, wear and tear, or missing components
- Maintain costumes through cleaning, repair, and appropriate storage techniques
- Use the costume storage system to locate and retrieve costumes efficiently
- Monitor and record information related to returned costumes, including condition, date of return, and any associated issues
Organise the Transport of Props to and from Locations Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit equips learners to organise the transport of props to and from locations in compliance with legislation and health and safety requirements. You'll evaluate transport options, make arrangements, and maintain documentation accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with legislation and regulations relating to the transport of props to and from locations, including health and safety requirements.
- Make arrangements for the transport and delivery of props to locations, considering factors such as cost, timing, and security.
- Maintain and provide documentation relating to the transport and delivery of props to locations, including inventories and delivery notes.
- Prepare and pack props for delivery to and use at locations, ensuring they are protected from damage during transit.
Organising Arrangements for Cast and Crew Travelling on a Broadcast Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand and apply considerations for organising travel arrangements for cast and crew on broadcast productions. The unit covers logistical, welfare, health and safety, insurance, and cultural sensitivity factors to ensure compliant and effective travel planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the considerations when making arrangements for cast and crew travelling on productions, including logistical and welfare aspects
- Make arrangements for cast and crew travelling on productions, taking into account relevant considerations
Pack Striking and Redressing Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to pack striking and redressing on productions. The unit covers establishing continuity requirements, maintaining prop supplies, and responding to changes affecting continuity.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand legislation and regulations relating to pack striking and redressing on productions, including health and safety requirements and environmental considerations.
- Establish the continuity requirements of productions, identifying key props and their placement in each scene.
- Maintain an available supply of props to meet the continuity requirements of productions, ensuring they are readily accessible and in good condition.
- Recognise and respond to changes which impact on continuity requirements, adapting prop placement and availability as needed.
- Organise arrangements for props when they are not required for use on productions, ensuring they are stored safely and securely.
Planning Costume Requirements for a Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand costume design elements and resource constraints for production. The unit focuses on developing detailed costume plans that meet production requirements and planning for the safe and effective management of resources.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of the designs and resource constraints for costume construction for a given production
- Develop clear and up-to-date plans for costume that meet production requirements
- Plan how to manage resources safely and effectively
Prepare Assets for Use in Interactive Media Products Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to prepare assets for interactive media products. You'll understand media formats, asset types, preparation issues, and use industry-standard software to ready assets for production.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand contextual information relating to the preparation of a range of assets in different media formats
- Understand issues relating to the preparation and manipulation of assets
- Prepare assets using industry-standard software
Prepare Camera Equipment for Each Day’s Shoot Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to prepare camera equipment for daily shoots, including selection, organisation, and management of equipment. The unit covers liaison with personnel, understanding equipment types, materials, and health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the types of camera equipment and materials commonly used in film and television shoots
- Understand the potential issues that may arise when using camera equipment and materials
- Liaise effectively with camera operators, lighting technicians, and other relevant personnel to coordinate equipment needs
- Select appropriate camera equipment based on the specific requirements of the shoot
- Prepare camera equipment, ensuring it is clean, functional, and properly calibrated
- Organise camera equipment in a logical and accessible manner for efficient use during the shoot
- Manage camera equipment throughout the shoot, ensuring its security and proper handling
- Understand relevant health and safety issues related to camera equipment and the shooting environment
- Follow health and safety procedures to minimise risks and ensure a safe working environment
Prepare Image Output Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of preparing image output for screen and print. You'll manage resolution, colour, and file formats to produce images that meet technical, ethical, and business requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to the preparation of image output, including resolution, colour management, and file formats.
- Understand the different requirements for image output for screen use, including web and video.
- Understand the different requirements for image output for print, including brochures and posters.
- Prepare image output for screen use, optimising images for different devices and platforms.
- Prepare image output for print, ensuring accurate colour reproduction and resolution.
- Produce different forms of image output to meet requirements, using appropriate software and techniques.
- Understand legislation, ethics and business requirements relevant to the preparation of image output, including copyright and data protection.
Prepare Sets for each Day’s Shoot Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand legislation and health and safety requirements for preparing sets daily. They will prepare sets and personnel, make props available for safe use, and secure sets and props at the end of each day's shoot.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulations when preparing sets for each day’s shoot.
- Prepare sets and personnel effectively for each day’s shoot, ensuring readiness for production.
- Make props readily available for safe and appropriate use on each day’s shoot.
- Secure sets and props effectively at the end of each day’s shoot, ensuring their safety and preservation.
Prepare for and Conduct Interviews in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand the context and purpose of interviews in the creative industries. The unit covers planning, briefing, and conducting interviews to meet specific briefs, including understanding roles and responsibilities involved.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key contextual information relating to interviews in the creative industries, including different interview types and purposes.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in interviews in the creative industries.
- Plan for interviews in the creative industries, including identifying objectives and target audience.
- Prepare interview questions and materials relevant to the creative industries.
- Carry out briefing sessions for interviews in the creative industries, ensuring all participants are informed.
- Carry out interviews to meet own brief in the creative industries, using appropriate techniques and communication skills.
Prepare to Change the Performer’s Appearance Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit equips learners with skills to prepare, maintain, and organise hair and make-up workstations and on-set kits. You'll ensure hygienic practices and communicate potential reactions or discomfort caused by make-up or hair products.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare hair and make-up work stations effectively
- Maintain and organise effective work stations and on-set kits throughout production
- Clean and maintain hygienic make-up and hair resources
- Communicate possible reactions or discomfort caused by make-up and/or hair processes to relevant personnel
Preparing Surfaces for Painting and Decorating Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to select appropriate resources and prepare surfaces for painting and decorating according to contractor specifications. You'll assess surface conditions and apply safe working practices to achieve quality finishes.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate resources, including tools, equipment and materials, to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
- Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating to a contractor specification, ensuring a high-quality finish.
- Apply safe working practices throughout the surface preparation process, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Present Ideas and Information to Others in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to present ideas and information effectively within the creative industries.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners understand how to prepare and present information effectively.
Present a Radio Programme Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit develops learners' knowledge and skills to present a radio programme effectively. You'll engage audiences, deliver content using appropriate techniques, review their performance, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to the presentation of a radio programme, including audience engagement, content delivery and technical considerations.
- Present a radio programme, demonstrating effective communication and presentation skills.
- Review own performance on radio, identifying areas for improvement.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to presenting a radio programme, including broadcasting codes and copyright laws.
Principles of Contributing to Innovation and Change Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit focuses on fostering innovation and adapting to changes within the creative industries.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners contribute to innovative processes effectively.
Produce and Assemble Non-Technical Props and Set Dressing Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit equips learners with the ability to produce and assemble non-technical props and set dressing safely and in compliance with legislation. You'll interpret project specifications, determine material and tool requirements, and manage associated costs.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulations when producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing.
- Identify the specific requirements for producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing according to project specifications.
- Determine the necessary materials, tools, and associated costs for making, producing, and assembling non-technical props and set dressing.
- Obtain and use appropriate non-specialist tools and materials safely and effectively for making, producing, and assembling non-technical props and set dressing.
- Understand when specialist expertise and skills are required for specific tasks in making, producing, and assembling non-technical props and set dressing, and know how to access them.
Producing Broken Colour Effects in the Workplace Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to interpret information and comply with legislation when producing broken colour effects. You'll maintain safe working practices and apply appropriate coatings effectively in the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to interpret given information relating to the work and resources required when producing broken colour effects.
- Comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing broken colour effects.
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when applying coatings to produce broken colour effects.
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce broken colour effects effectively.
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing broken colour effects.
- Complete the work within the allocated time when producing broken colour effects.
- Comply with the given contract information to produce broken colour effects to the required specification.
Producing Creative Marketing Communications – Advertising Concepts and Solutions for Clients Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand the production of creative marketing communications and advertising concepts for clients. The unit includes target audience analysis, market research, client consultation, and development of creative advertising solutions within legal and ethical frameworks.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to producing creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions for clients, including target audience and market trends.
- Identify and agree on the specific requirements of clients for creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions, ensuring alignment with their objectives.
- Develop creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions for clients that are innovative, effective, and meet their agreed requirements.
Production and Post Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides an understanding of the production and post-production workflow. You'll select and manage technical equipment, edit and manipulate captured content, and use editing techniques to create narratives and mix recordings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the production and post-production workflow, including the stages and processes involved.
- Select, obtain, prepare, and manage technical equipment effectively for a shoot.
- Edit, manipulate, and store captured content using appropriate software and techniques.
- Use editing techniques and equipment to create a coherent and engaging narrative.
- Mix and edit recorded sound to enhance the overall quality of the production.
Professional Reflection and Development Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll critically evaluate their own learning and work performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. The unit also covers planning for career development through self-assessment and setting realistic goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate and critically reflect on own learning and work performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Plan for own career development, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps to achieve them.
Provide Assistance to the Camera Crew During a Multi-Camera Shoot Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to assist the camera crew during multi-camera shoots by handling cables, equipment, and ancillary materials safely and efficiently. You'll understand camera work principles and support the crew to achieve desired visual outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key factors relating to assisting the camera crew during a multi-camera shoot, including camera angles, shot composition, and camera movement.
- Handle cables safely and efficiently to assist the camera crew, ensuring they are properly routed and secured.
- Handle camera equipment carefully and correctly to assist the camera crew, including lenses, tripods, and monitors.
- Handle ancillary equipment, materials and information to assist the camera crew, including batteries, filters, and shot lists.
- Understand legislation and business procedures relevant to assisting the camera crew, including health and safety regulations and production protocols.
Radio Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll gain an understanding of radio studio operations, including equipment functions and safety procedures. The unit develops skills in creative teamwork and audio editing to contribute effectively to radio production.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to radio studio operation, including equipment functionality and safety procedures.
- Work creatively and effectively in radio as part of a team, contributing to the production process.
- Edit and process audio material using appropriate software and techniques to achieve desired sound quality and effects.
Record Audio Visual Material Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit develops learners' ability to obtain contextual information, select appropriate equipment, and apply recording techniques for audio-visual material. You'll record journalistic content, evaluate their work, and comply with legal and regulatory standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain key contextual information relating to recording audio-visual material, including the purpose of the recording, the target audience, and any specific requirements
- Use equipment and recording techniques appropriate to the task, ensuring high-quality audio and video capture
- Record audio-visual journalistic material, adhering to ethical and professional standards
- Evaluate own work, identifying areas for improvement and learning from experience
- Comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including copyright laws and broadcasting regulations
Record Audio on Location and in the Studio Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of audio recording principles, including microphone types, recording formats, and gain staging. The unit develops practical skills to record audio from various sources, troubleshoot issues, and manage audio files through naming, labelling, and storage.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to recording audio, including microphone types, recording formats, and audio levels
- Record audio from a variety of sources, including microphones, line inputs, and digital audio workstations
- Resolve problems related to recording audio, including troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and addressing audio quality issues
- Name, label and store audio recordings according to industry best practice and organisational procedures
Research and Recreate Period Costume Designs Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll interpret costume design requirements and research historical periods to inform accurate period costume construction. The unit emphasises maintaining historical accuracy aligned with script and director's vision.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret costume design requirements of the production, including understanding the script, character profiles, and director's vision.
- Research historical periods to inform costume design, considering social context, fashion trends, and available materials.
- Maintain historical accuracy throughout costume construction, paying attention to details such as fabrics, patterns, and construction techniques.
Rig and Manage Cables for Television and Video Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to select, rig, and manage cables for television and video production. They will consider technical requirements and comply with health and safety legislation during cable installation and management.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate cables for use in television and video production, based on the specific requirements of the production.
- Set up cables correctly and safely for use in television and video production environments.
- Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and organisational procedures when rigging and managing cables during television and video production.
Shooting, Capturing, Editing and Storing Media Content Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers the selection, preparation, and management of technical equipment for media shoots. You'll also develop skills to edit, manipulate, and store captured content using appropriate software and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Select, obtain, prepare and manage technical equipment for a shoot, ensuring all equipment is in good working order and suitable for the task
- Edit, manipulate and store captured content, using appropriate software and techniques to achieve the desired outcome and ensure safe storage of media files
Sourcing a Range of Costumes, Materials and Equipment Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit equips learners to identify and agree on costumes, materials, and equipment needed for productions. You'll plan and carry out sourcing activities efficiently, considering budget, availability, and artistic vision.
What you'll be able to do
- Agree the costumes, materials and equipment that need to be sourced in line with production requirements and constraints, considering budget, availability, and artistic vision.
- Plan how to source and acquire the agreed items, identifying potential suppliers, negotiating prices, and establishing timelines.
- Acquire items efficiently and appropriately, ensuring they meet the required standards and are obtained in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Special Effects for TV and Film Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of special effects techniques used in film and television. You'll plan, test, and safely produce special effects, incorporating them into footage while adhering to health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand a range of special effects techniques and their application in film and television productions.
- Plan and thoroughly test a chosen special effect, considering its integration with the intended footage.
- Work safely and responsibly with materials and techniques to produce a functional and convincing special effect.
- Produce and edit footage effectively, incorporating the created special effect seamlessly into the final product.
Store Props for Productions Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit covers legislation and regulations related to the storage and use of props on productions. You'll learn to organise secure storage, prepare props for use, and manage the movement of props to and from storage efficiently.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relevant legislation and regulations relating to the storage and use of props on productions.
- Organise secure storage facilities for props on productions.
- Store props in a manner that ensures they are ready for use on productions.
- Organise the movement of props to and from the store room efficiently on productions.
- Record and provide accurate information relating to the storage of props on productions.
Train Artists in the Use of Props Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to train performers in the safe and effective use of props. You'll understand relevant legislation, deliver training, maintain prop supplies, and record information relating to prop use during productions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand relevant legislation and regulations relating to the safe and appropriate use of props on productions.
- Train performers effectively in the correct and safe use of props on productions.
- Maintain an available and organised supply of props for use on productions, ensuring accessibility and suitability.
- Accurately record and document information relating to the use of props on productions, maintaining a clear audit trail.
Undertake Research for Radio Content Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to plan, collect, and analyse research for radio content. The unit covers the purpose of research in programme development, fact verification, audience engagement, and legal and ethical considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and use of research for radio content, including informing programme development, verifying facts, and engaging audiences.
- Understand how to plan research for radio content, including defining research objectives, identifying sources, and developing research methods.
- Understand how to collect and record relevant information from various sources, including interviews, archives, and online databases.
- Understand how to analyse relevant information to identify key themes, trends, and insights for radio content.
- Understand legal and ethical issues relevant to radio content research, including copyright, defamation, and privacy.
Undertake Technical Adjustment of Images Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll learn to undertake technical adjustments of images, including colour correction, exposure, and sharpening. The unit covers use of software tools, editing approaches based on client requirements, and compliance with legislation, ethics, and business practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key issues relating to the technical adjustment of images, including colour correction, exposure adjustment, and sharpening
- Understand the different software tools and techniques used for technical image adjustment
- Develop an editing approach to the technical adjustment of images, considering the client's brief and the desired aesthetic
- Apply technical adjustments to images to enhance their quality and meet the client's requirements
- Produce image files in the appropriate format and resolution to meet the client’s requirements
- Save and store image files securely, following industry best practices
- Understand legislation relating to image manipulation and copyright
- Understand ethical considerations related to technical adjustment of images
- Understand business requirements relevant to technical adjustment of images, including pricing and client communication
Use Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll understand planning considerations for digital and social media marketing campaigns. They will select appropriate platforms and content to market effectively to target customers using digital and social media channels.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the planning requirements for the effective use of digital and social media in marketing campaigns.
- Market effectively to target customers using appropriate digital and social media channels and techniques.
Work Effectively with Others in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit emphasises the importance of teamwork and collabouration in creative projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Learners collaborate effectively within a team.
Work with Designers to Fulfil the Costume Requirements for Production Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to interpret script breakdowns and design briefs to fulfil costume requirements. The unit covers managing costume design and construction processes and sourcing costumes both internally and externally.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret script breakdowns to determine costume requirements.
- Interpret and respond to design briefs, ensuring alignment with production needs.
- Manage the costume designs and construction process, ensuring timely completion and adherence to specifications.
- Source costumes internally, utilising existing resources effectively.
- Source costumes externally, procuring costumes that meet design requirements and budget constraints.
Work with Digital Media in the Creative Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
You'll work in accordance with industry standards, legislation, and ethical guidelines relating to digital media. They will keep up-to-date with software and tools and apply appropriate processes within digital media production.
What you'll be able to do
- Work in accordance with current industry standards, relevant legislation, and established guidelines relating to the use of digital media in the creative industries.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in software, hardware, and other tools used in the creation and manipulation of digital media.
- Apply appropriate software, tools, and established processes effectively within digital media projects.
Working to a Brief in the Creative Media Industries Real unit · AIM Qualifications
It teaches you to understand and respond to briefs within the creative media industries. You'll analyse briefs, develop and apply planned responses, and review completed work to meet project objectives and client requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of working to a brief
- Develop a planned response to a brief
- Apply a response to a brief
- Review work on completion of a brief
Write Copy for Multiple Platforms Real unit · AIM Qualifications
This unit develops learners' ability to write copy for multiple platforms in line with organisational requirements. You'll select content suitable for different audiences, meet deadlines, and understand legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand organisational requirements relating to writing copy, including brand guidelines, tone of voice, and legal considerations.
- Select and write content to suit different audiences and purposes in accordance with organisational requirements, adapting style and language as needed.
- Work to agreed deadlines and requirements, managing time effectively and ensuring that copy is delivered on schedule and to the required standard.
- Understand legal, regulatory and ethical issues relating to writing copy, including copyright, defamation, and advertising standards.
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Acquire content material for editorial use
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Agree Costume Design and Plan Costume Production
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Agree requirements and parameters of creative activity in the creative industries
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Apply and remove special effects to change the performer’s appearance
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Apply coatings for use on film and TV sets by the airless spray method for a film or television production
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Apply shaders for visual effects
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Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
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Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
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Arrange for and supervise camera crew during shoots in a studio environment
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Arrange for and supervise technical crew during shoots on location
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Assess, select, and apply make-up to change the performer’s appearance
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Assist live multi-source productions
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Assist management of production filming
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Assist with the Post
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Break down scripts and prepare budgets for physical special effects
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Clear Copyright Materials
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Co-ordinate Activities to Support Production Personnel
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Communicate and Co-ordinate on a Multi-Camera Shoot
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04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Showing 6 roles, drawn from 99 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.
Where this can lead
Creative Executive
This work can lead to art direction, creative management, or a creative director role, shaping the direction of a brand's output.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by AIM Qualifications rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Analyse and Break Down Scripts During Pre-ProductionApply Make-Up to Change Performers’ AppearanceApplying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the WorkplaceAssist Performers with Costumes and DressingAssist with the Continuity of Performers’ AppearanceBroadcast Production: Editing and Post ProductionBroadcast Production: Planning and Co-ordinationCare for Props
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration The Coach You have to open the conversation in “Identifying and Negotiating Copyright Issues for a Broadcast Production”. Say the first line to me, exactly as you would say it to them.
You I wanted to have a quick chat about how things have been going recently.
The Coach That is the warning shot, and they will spend it worrying. Try the version that says what this is about in the first sentence.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Identifying and Negotiating Copyright Issues for a Broadcast Production” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Communicating Using Digital Marketing/Sales Channels” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Broadcast Production: Planning and Co-ordination” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Record Audio Visual Material” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Media Creation, Production and Craft Support
- Acquire content material for editorial use
- Agree Costume Design and Plan Costume Production
- Agree requirements and parameters of creative activity in the creative industries
- Apply and remove special effects to change the performer’s appearance
- Apply coatings for use on film and TV sets by the airless spray method for a film or television production
- Apply shaders for visual effects
- Apply updates and troubleshoot problems with production and post production systems
- Arrange for and supervise camera crew during shoots in a studio environment
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Analyse and Break Down Scripts During Pre-Production, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will gain knowledge of script analysis during pre-production, including identifying key scenes, characters, props, and special effects. They will understand continuity and liaise with relevant personnel to ensure production requirements are met.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Media Creation, Production and Craft Support
75 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by AIM Qualifications.
- Analyse and Break Down Scripts During Pre-Production
- Apply Make-Up to Change Performers’ Appearance
- Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace
- Assist Performers with Costumes and Dressing
- Assist with the Continuity of Performers’ Appearance
- Broadcast Production: Editing and Post Production
and 69 more in the full unit list below.
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