Modification History
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CUVPHI303A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use chemical and electronic image processing techniques to make photo work-print images.
Application of the Unit
The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit are applied by people responsible for processing photo images using either chemical or digital processes. They could be working in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or in photography studios.
At this level, work may be independent or supervised depending on the work context.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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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1. Prepare for photo image processing |
1.1 Confirm photo image processing requirements from work brief 1.2 Select work environment that meets requirements for image processing tasks 1.3 Set up equipment and materials required for processing work 1.4 Adhere to codes of practice and workplace safety procedures |
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2. Process images |
2.1 Download digital files as required 2.2 Process film according to specifications as required 2.3 Organise negatives and/or files into appropriate folders 2.4 Ensure that work environment remains clean and safe during the production of work 2.5 Document work progress according to workplace procedures |
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3. Finalise the processing of photo images |
3.1 Select appropriate source images 3.2 Apply techniques required to produce analog or digital proof sheets 3.3 Select images from proof sheets that match the concept or required outcome 3.4 Use enhancement and printing techniques to output work-prints or display, and save on screen 3.5 Finalise work within agreed work parameters |
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4. Restore work environment and equipment |
4.1 Safely clean and restore work environment to its original state 4.2 Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions 4.3 Report damage to equipment according to workplace procedures 4.4 Store equipment according to workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication and literacy skills to:
- read and interpret written instructions
- read and interpret technical data, and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- identify and label source images and copies
- numeracy skills to:
- interpret technical charts and diagrams relating to photo imaging processing procedures and techniques
- calculate and measure materials required for image processing
- planning and organising skills to set up equipment in a logical sequence
- self-management skills to plan work tasks
- technical skills to use a range of software in the context of processing photo images.
Required knowledge
- work space requirements for photo imaging
- capabilities of digital and/or wet darkroom equipment and their applications
- characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects
- elements and principles of design and how they may be used and adapted for image processing
- traditions that inform photo imaging practice and how they may be used to inform own practice
- intellectual property issues and legislation associated with photo imaging work
- environmental issues associated with the equipment and materials used in photo imaging work
- organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to photo imaging work, including manual handling and chemicals.
Evidence Guide
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) 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). |
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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
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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Work environment may be: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Folders for storage may include: |
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Ways to document work progress may involve: |
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Source images may include: |
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Techniques applied may relate to: |
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Enhancement techniques may involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – photo imaging
