This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile production schedules during the pre-production planning phase in the screen, media and entertainment industry sectors. It involves analysing timelines against overall production requirements to deliver productions on time and on budget.

The unit applies to those who work collaboratively in a production team as senior production personnel. Depending on the size of the production, this person may also be responsible for developing the resource schedule on which the production schedule is based.

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