Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare video assets for inclusion in interactive media.
It applies to individuals who work in collaboration with others and under supervision to convert video into forms appropriate for streaming, downloading and/or digital media products. In smaller organisations, they may combine this role with video editing, authoring or programming.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual Communication – Digital Content and Imaging
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify video assets |
1.1 Obtain and assess digital video content as determined by production 1.2 Clarify production schedules and deadlines with relevant personnel 1.3 Identify file format, output purpose, destination and platform of source video according to production requirements 1.4 Discuss, with relevant personnel, required output file format and codecs for specified bandwidths, and appropriate video encoding software |
2. Prepare video assets |
2.1 Load video files into appropriate video encoding software 2.2 Check duration and quality of video sequences meet production requirements, and balance and clip sequence if necessary 2.3 Determine and apply appropriate video and audio codecs to meet quality standards 2.4 Batch and optimise video files where possible 2.5 Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions 2.6 Follow safe ergonomic practices when using computer equipment for long periods of time |
3. Package video assets |
3.1 Assign metadata tags if required 3.2 Group files in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions 3.3 Archive and store in share drive or asset repository for production team access |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.3, 2.2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
2.5, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 1.4 |
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Numeracy |
2.2, 2.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.5, 2.6, 3.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADIG301 Prepare video assets |
CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Performance criteria edited and added. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5