Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of vision systems during a live production or event. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technicians working with audio visual equipment in the screen, media and entertainment industries typically apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for interpreting vision system production requirements and participating in run-throughs prior to performances. Often their duties also include setting up and disassembling equipment. This unit also has strong linkages to the following units, and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Participate in technical or creative run through |
1.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and read production documents to determine the technical and production requirements for vision systems 1.2. Participate in any required technical or creative run- through, note any equipment deficiencies or technical adjustments to be made 1.3. Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant personnel and according to equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements 1.4. Make any necessary changes to cues and modify cue sheets as required 1.5. Execute any necessary changes to equipment according to modifications required |
2. Prepare for vision system operation |
2.1. Check that final requirements for vision systems operation have been identified, implemented and documented 2.2. Check communications equipment to ensure that it is in working order 2.3. Power up and conduct a check on all primary and back-up equipment and accessories to ensure that they are in working order 2.4. Rectify any faults or problems and inform relevant personnel of any ongoing problems |
3. Operate vision systems |
3.1. Execute on cue all vision system operations in accordance with the running sheet and/or direction from relevant personnel 3.2. Use all equipment features correctly and liaise with other technical personnel, as required, to ensure delivery of the required vision system effect 3.3. Modify cues, as required, to cater for unexpected contingencies 3.4. React to any equipment malfunctions by rectifying the fault safely and efficiently and inform relevant personnel 3.5. Use back-up systems appropriately if required |
4. Shut down and disassemble the equipment |
4.1. Safely power down the equipment following manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures 4.2. Secure vision systems to avoid damage when unattended 4.3. Break down and carry vision system and, accessories employing safe lifting techniques 4.4. Safely pack all equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport if required 4.5. Leave the work site in the original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on the site 4.6. Complete any organisational documentation accurately and provide copies to relevant personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Accessories may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - vision systems |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit: |
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CUEAUD06B |
Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities |
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