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CUAPHI316 - Capture images using drone technology (Release 1)

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100303 Photography 

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100303 Photography 15/Jun/2021 
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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture images using drone technology in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It applies to individuals who produce photographs for print or electronic media and for different contexts including weddings, special events, portraits, forensics, art photography and specialist publications. At this level, work would be undertaken independently, but within established parameters and under supervision and guidance.

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

Unit Sector

Visual communication – photo 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. Prepare to capture images

1.1 Discuss photographic project with required personnel and select required camera and accessories

1.2 Confirm digital camera features meet project requirements

1.3 Prepare required flight maps, aeronautical charts and weather briefings

1.4 Plan for effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions

1.5 Plan digital camera features, lighting, photographic design elements and photographic techniques according to project requirements

2. Capture images

2.1 Conduct drone technology departure procedures

2.2 Operate digital camera according to manufacturer specifications

2.3 Set digital camera preferences and use photographic techniques according to desired results

2.4 Adjust planned shots as required and experiment with different ways of achieving desired results

2.5 Identify effects of wind velocity and adverse environmental and respond as required

2.6 Land drone in defined landing zone in accordance with requirements

2.7 Perform documented shutdown procedures

3. Review images

3.1 Download digital images using required digital imaging software

3.2 Rotate, cull, sort and rename images to meet requirements

3.3 Apply metadata and key words to images as required

3.4 Back up files of images and archive as required

3.5 Seek feedback from others on quality of original captures and note areas for improvement

4. Complete post-shoot activities

4.1 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions

4.2 Report damage to equipment to required personnel according to procedures

4.3 Transport and store equipment according to procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication
  • Participates in discussions with others using clear and relevant language to determine requirements
  • Requests feedback and confirms understanding using listening and questioning techniques

Reading
  • Operates equipment using straightforward information from required sources

Writing
  • Records file identification information and completes required process documentation using clear, specific and industry terminology

Teamwork
  • Clarifies project requirements using accepted communication practices and procedures

Initiative and enterprise

  • Discusses work progress using accepted communication practices and procedures
  • Identifies camera features and functions required to meet desired results and project requirements

Planning and organising
  • Plans and organises routine tasks with familiar goals and outcomes in methodical sequence

Self-management
  • Observes workplace safety practices when performing tasks
  • Follows correct procedures for equipment cleaning and storage
  • Complies with CASA standard operating conditions and air traffic regulations

Technology
  • Uses drone technology and digital tools to capture, identify and store digital images

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Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • capture images using drone technology on at least three different occasions according to project requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • apply drone piloting skills according to requirements during departure and landing
  • use digital camera to capture photo images according to requirements
  • store images and equipment according to workplace requirements
  • comply with regulatory requirements of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • basic techniques for planning shots using drone technology
  • features of standard digital cameras and how these impact on photographic capability
  • elements and principles of design for photo images
  • cleaning techniques for drones, cameras and accessories
  • issues that may arise in context of drone photographic shoots, and how to deal with these, including potential impacts of weather on drone technology
  • techniques and principles for operating drone technology
  • industry-standard drone technology used to capture images
  • work health and safety, regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards relating to operating drone technology for photographic shoots
  • ways to use metadata for categorising photographic images.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • equipment, tools and materials used to capture images using drone technology
  • required information sources.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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