PDC175294 - On-Set Protocols: Online Foundation

Version Effective: 1st of October, 2025
Course Details

Course Summary

This online micro-credential will teach you key on-set protocols that you need to understand as a member of a film crew. Examples include health and safety protocols; set etiquette and conduct; effective communication; chain of command; on-set movement and zones; punctuality and scheduling; confidentiality and integrity; collaboration and teamwork; cultural sensitivity and inclusion; and role-specific guidelines. This micro-credential involves 3 hours of online self-paced study. Upon successful completion of this training, you will be awarded a non-credit-bearing micro-credential and digital badge that can be shared on your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio. You will also be eligible to enrol in the studio-based micro-credential On-set Protocols: Studio Application. If you have questions or need further information about this micro-credential, please email artsadmin@cqu.edu.au.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

This micro-credential is intended for job-seekers or existing workers aged 15 years of age or over, who permanently reside in Queensland, and who are either Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or eligible visa holders (https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/inclusive/visa-eligibility).

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Creative, Performing and Visual Arts
Skill Area
  • Arts and Entertainment

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This online micro-credential will teach key on-set protocols that are required as a member of a film crew. This training is a starting point for individuals seeking an entry-level position in the screen production industry. Upon successful completion of this training, students will be awarded a non-credit-bearing micro-credential and digital badge.

Course Structures
Micro-credential

3 hours of online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

1. Identify key on-set protocols required for members of a film crew

2. Explore case studies of successful on-set practices to understand the application of theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Where and when can I start?

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