Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain production equipment used in the screen, media and entertainment industries. In some States and Territories of Australia, a restricted electrical licence is required to repair and maintain production equipment. Restricted electrical licences allow a person to carry out electrical work incidental to a trade. Incidental work may include fault-finding on equipment or changing like for like equipment by disconnecting and reconnecting the fixed wiring. It does not include any other changes to the fixed wiring. Testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be carried out by a person with the relevant certificate of competency in accordance with the performance specifications of:
In some States and Territories a licensed electrician would be required to undertake the tasks outlined in element 2. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technicians working with equipment in the screen, media and entertainment industries typically apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Under the supervision of a technical director or senior production staff, they are responsible for basic repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities needed for a wide range of productions. Complex repairs requiring specific mechanical, electrical or electronic skills are referred to specialist service technicians, e.g. major electrical repairs are carried out by licensed electricians. |
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 |
Undertake routine maintenance of equipment |
1. Clean and maintain equipment , cables and accessories according to organisational procedures 2. Conduct safety checks on equipment according to manufacturer instructions and OHS guidelines 3. Check and replace spares and consumables and ensure production equipment is ready and available to productions at specified locations 4. Complete required documentation to ensure accurate records of checked and maintained items, and provide copies to relevant personnel |
Attend to the repair of production equipment |
5. Recognise faults and safely shut down equipment if necessary, following manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures 6. Isolate fault to specific equipment or parts of equipment using fault detection procedures, and determine nature of repair requirements 7. Tag faulty production equipment according to organisational procedures 8. Make minor repairs to faulty equipment according to safety requirements and manufacturer instructions and within level of own responsibility 9. Refer complex repairs to technical specialists or licensed personnel in consultation with relevant personnel 10. Where appropriate, have technical specialists pilot the repair from a remote location 11. Discuss faults and repair needs with technical specialists, demonstrating correct use of terminology |
Review and document maintenance activity |
12. Undertake simple modifications to equipment, ensuring current safety measures and deadlines are met 13. Complete documentation according to organisational procedures and distribute to relevant personnel as required 14. Review repair and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with legislation and organisational procedures |
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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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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Maintenance of equipment may include: |
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Accessories may include: |
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Organisational procedures may include: |
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Spares and consumables may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Locations may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Minor repairs may be: |
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Licensed personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Construction and maintenance - general maintenance |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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