This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct film and television production crews. It involves preparing required personnel for shoots, rehearsing shoots, and directing shoots according to production requirements.

The unit applies to those who are responsible for visualising and defining the style and structure of productions. They apply high-level communication skills to convey creative and visual ideas and motivate production personnel to play a part in producing their vision for screen productions. They act with a high degree of autonomy, are members of a production team, and need to collaborate with technical and administrative personnel and be willing to make compromises where necessary.

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