This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct television programs and segments that have a clearly defined format. It involves conducting pre-production activities, overseeing production of programs and segments, and reviewing completed materials.

The unit applies to those who are responsible for directing crew, program guests, interviewees or members of the public being filmed for programs. They are members of a production team, and report to an executive producer, news editor or program producer.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.