Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform basic editing functions in relation to film, television and interactive media productions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Editing assistants apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Under the direction of an editor or senior editor, they are responsible for digitising, cutting and logging pre-recorded image and audio content. Editors then take this material and complete the editing process. Within clearly defined parameters, editing assistants are also responsible for editing content using the basic functions of editing software. More complex skills associated with digital editing are covered in:
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Prepare source materials for edit |
1. Clarify technical and creative requirements for production and online editing in consultation with relevant production personnel 2. Obtain and label source materials and keep in a safe, clean location with appropriate documentation 3. Organise transfer of source materials to appropriate medium where necessary 4. Check that sufficient storage and memory is available to meet content resolution requirements 5. Assess source materials for technical and creative quality and arrange for remedial action where problems are identified 6. Digitise content according to specified formats and burn time code where applicable, ensuring format is compatible with available software and hardware 7. Align, synchronise and organise uncut images and sound in preparation for evaluation and editing 8. In consultation with relevant production personnel, finalise list of shots required for the edit and the method for logging them |
Log content for editing |
9. Check editing facilities are operational and arrange for faults or problems to be resolved according to enterprise procedures 10. Obtain required editing consumable materials and ensure sufficient supplies are available to meet editing schedules 11. Load source materials onto appropriate editing facility, ensuring correct image and sound are ready for use and that images and sound are synchronised or aligned accurately 12. Identify required shots and sequences from source materials and catalogue them in the agreed way 13. Log selected edits with reference to time codes and shot descriptions according to enterprise procedures 14. Use a batch digitise list to digitise selected sequences according to relevant documentation and consistent with technical and creative requirements 15. Create edit decision lists (EDLs) according to instructions from relevant production personnel 16. Organise and save selected materials according to overall editing requirements 17. Finalise logging sheets and submit EDLs to relevant production personnel by the agreed deadline |
Perform basic edits |
18. Use software functions to assemble sequences according to EDLs and within time constraints 19. Review edited sequences to evaluate quality and content and to identify problems 20. Manipulate the editing software to solve identified problems and seek expert advice if required 21. Submit sequences to relevant production personnel for feedback according to enterprise procedures 22. Amend sequences as required and save in appropriate format 23. Ensure source materials, selected materials and back-up copies are stored securely and labelled correctly 24. Complete required documentation, noting variations and issues from original instructions 25. Leave workstation in original or improved condition, ensuring there has been no adverse impact on site |
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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Technical and creative requirements may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Editing may include: |
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Production personnel may include: |
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Source materials may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Medium may include: |
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Storage and memory may include: |
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Formats may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Hardware may include: |
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Editing facilities may include: |
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Consumable materials may include: |
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Shots may include: |
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Log may include: |
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Time codes may include: |
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Items to be noted in edit decision lists may include: |
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Software functions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Media and entertainment production - post-production |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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