Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the photoimaging industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the photoimaging industry. In-depth knowledge is not required. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
This unit underpins effective performance in all industry work practices and as such could be assessed and/or trained in conjunction with other operational and technical units. |
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 Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the photoimaging industry . |
1.1 Correctly identify and access sources of information on the photoimaging industry, including information relating to:
economic and social significance of the industry. 1.2 Use knowledge of the photoimaging industry appropriately to enhance the quality of work performance. |
2 Source and apply knowledge on industry employment obligations and opportunities . |
2.1 Obtain information to assist in effective work performance in the photoimaging industry, including information on:
industrial relations issues. 2.2 Apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities. |
3 Seek information on new technology . |
3.1 Correctly identify sources of information on new technology. 3.2 Obtain relevant information to assist effective work performance, including information on:
sources of technical advice and support. 3.3 Correctly apply information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities. |
4 Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge . |
4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the photoimaging industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry. 4.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and peer group as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities. |
5 Seek information on ethical and legal work practices . |
5.1 Correctly identify sources of information on ethical and legal work practices. 5.2 Obtain relevant information on:
industry codes of practice. |
5.3 Correctly apply information on ethical and legal work practice in day-to-day work activities. |
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6 Seek information on operating a business . |
6.1 Correctly identify sources of information on business practices for photoimaging. 6.2 Obtain relevant information on business practices and incorporate into work activities. 6.3 Share knowledge with colleagues and peer group as appropriate. |
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 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 performance 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). |
Assessment of this unit requires access to sources of information on the photoimaging industry. |
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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Information sources and opportunities to update industry knowledge may include: |
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The term photoimaging industry covers the supply of services incorporating the production of photographic images made via digital or analogue methods and the use of the images in a range of products. Sectors for photoimaging may include: |
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Other industries with which the photoimaging industry has a relationship may include: |
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Issues of concern to the industry may be related to: |
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Relevant information on business practices may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable