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Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a photoimaging assistant in a digital photoimaging workplace. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving
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Initiative and Enterprise
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Planning and Organising
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Self-management
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Learning
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Technology
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Packaging Rules
Core Units |
Complete 11 core units BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes CUECOR02B Work with others CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work CUVDES04A Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief CUVPHI01B Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge CUVPHI03B Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice CUVPHI04B Apply photoimaging lighting techniques CUVPHI06B Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief CUVPHI07B Process photoimages to work print/file stage CUVPHI08B Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages |
Elective Units |
Complete 7 other units from the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package or any relevant endorsed Training Package at the appropriate level. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification. |
Notes on Certificate IV in Photoimaging
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals working as a photographer's assistant who apply a broad range of skills including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output.
Examples of other Training Packages, which may be relevant to this qualification, are as follows:
- Business Services, e.g. computer technology
- Financial Services, e.g. bookkeeping
- Information Technology, e.g. Internet
- Printing and Graphic Arts, e.g. pre-press
- Screen and Media, e.g. digital content, set and scenery construction
- Tourism, e.g. guiding
The workplace context for this qualification will vary and this context must guide the selection of elective units.
Examples of appropriate units for particular jobs at this level are as follows:
Photoimaging assistant in specialised photographic studio (eg Portraits )
BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS01B Plan work for a nominated site
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphics files for print processing
CUVPHI09B Use colour materials, processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom context
CUVVSP13B Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation
Photoimaging trainee in a large organisation (e .g . Graphic design company )
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS16B Prepare text and graphic files for print processing
CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic design
CUVVSP12B Produce digital images
ICPMM321A Capture a digital image
Photoimaging assistant in a digital photoimaging workplace
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media
CUSADM01A Purchase or hire equipment/supplies
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition
CUVPHI02B Develop self for photoimaging industry
Retail assistant in retail /wholesale /minilab
WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures
WRRF1B Balance register/terminal
WRRI5A Maintain and order stock
WRRLP5B Apply store security systems and procedures
WRRM5A Monitor in-store visual merchandising display
WRRS4B Build relationships with customers
WRRSS8B Recommend cameras, photographic equipment and services