Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate cinema projection equipment and monitor the quality of screenings. 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 making final preparations for. and monitoring a cinema screening using film of varying gauges, e.g. 16mm, 35 mm. Typically they would be working in a commercial cinema complex, where shift work is common and they could be responsible for a single auditorium screening or multiple simultaneous screenings. 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. Prepare for screening |
1.1. Select the appropriate screen masking, screening ratio, aperture plate and lens for any non automated systems in use 1.2. Minimise any slack on start-up between either take-up or supply reels and projector to ensure that film does not break 1.3. Check the film path to ensure that the film runs smoothly and evenly 1.4. Engage automation and adjust focus and volume as required |
2. Screen the film |
2.1. Conduct routine and periodic checks of film path, focus, framing and volume by monitoring film screening in auditorium and adjust as necessary 2.2. Manually override the automated system should problems arise and, if necessary, seek advice or assistance from colleagues 2.3. Undertaking smooth execution of changeovers as required 2.4. Stop the automation at end of the film program 2.5. Power down equipment correctly and safely 2.6. Clean projection equipment as required in preparation for next screening 2.7. Store assembled film program in appropriate projection room conditions between screenings 2.8. Complete a projection report, if required, including notes on condition of film, details of any damage to the film, any notes regarding sound quality and other relevant information |
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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Screening may involve: |
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Film reels may include: |
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Projectors may include: |
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Film gauge may include: |
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Automation may include: |
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Other projection equipment may include: |
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Cleaning of projection equipment 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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