Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take delivery of film, check its condition and assemble a full cinema program using appropriate splicing techniques. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
A cinema projectionist applies the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit which deals specifically with film of varying gauges, e.g. 16mm, 35 mm. Typically they would be working in a commercial cinema complex, where shift work is common. This unit has strong linkages to the following units and combined assessment and/or training is recommended:
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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. Receive film |
1.1. Take delivery of film and check to ensure that all film reels have been received for the film to be screened 1.2. Store all freight cans or boxes appropriately 1.3. Identify the deadline for assembling the film in consultation with relevant colleagues, and plan work accordingly |
2. Check film |
2.1. Handle the film appropriately to avoid damage during assembly 2.2. Check all reels for consistent winding 2.3. Check the film condition for damage using appropriate film inspection techniques 2.4. Repair film as required and/or request replacement film from appropriate sources 2.5. Check existing splices to ensure they are clean and will hold under pressure and replace as required 2.6. Identify screening ratio and sound format of the film to ensure that the film is screened correctly 2.7. Check that subtitles are on the film in the relevant language, if required, and ensure that they are positioned correctly on the screen |
3. Assemble film program |
3.1. Read and correctly interpret labels and other film information during the assembly process 3.2. Assemble the film in the correct program screening order, according to the program schedule 3.3. Ensure that opening titles and closing credits are in the film program 3.4. Maintain consistent film technical specifications and ensure minimal damage/wear and tear to film during the assembly process 3.5. Make precise, aligned, clean and frame to frame tape splices which are appropriate to the film transport system 3.6. Splice film to provide structural strength and ease of re-assembly and disassembly, smooth passage through the gate and steady screen presentation 3.7. Ensure minimum loss of frames during the splicing process 3.8. Clearly mark all assembly points on the film |
4. Complete assembly and store the program |
4.1. Apply sensor tape to cue the automation system as appropriate 4.2. Wind the assembled film onto reels appropriate for film transport system 4.3. Clearly label the film program with name of film and any other details for its future screening 4.4. Store assembled film program in appropriate projection room conditions prior to screening 4.5. Complete any relevant sections of a projection report to document any faults discovered with the film upon assembly |
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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Film gauge may include: |
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Film reels may include: |
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Film freight format may include: |
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Checking the condition of film must involve identifying the following types of damage and their causes: |
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Film inspection techniques may include: |
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Repairs to film may include: |
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Appropriate sources may include: |
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Screening ratio may include: |
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Sound format may include: |
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Film transport systems may include: |
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Film program may include: |
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Appropriate projection room storage conditions must prevent: |
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Projection room conditions must ensure: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - cinema projection |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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