Assessment Requirements for AHCECR201 Capture digital media for fieldwork

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Assessment Requirements for AHCECR201 Capture digital media for fieldwork

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has captured digital media in the field using compact camera, smartphone or tablet for any two of the following media types:

still photographs

video

video with audio

audio.

There must also be evidence that the individual has:

determined the purpose and requirements of the imagery

ensured that permissions and releases have been obtained for planned work

followed work health and safety policies and procedures

selected, transported and stored the digital capture devices and accessories for work

set up and adjusted digital capture device settings to obtain planned outcomes

recorded field notes according to purpose and workplace procedures

transferred digital media from capture device to storage/editing device

edited digital media to achieve performance required

named and stored digital media and metadata according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

basic digital capture devices used in the field, including:

compact cameras

mobile smartphones

wireless touch screen personal computers (tablets)

simple digital media and its use in conservation and land management, including:

still photographs

video and video with audio

audio

basic methods of photography, photographic techniques and audio capture applicable to fieldwork

legal requirements for capturing and using digital images and audio, including:

copyright

privacy and model releases

site access and permission to use images and audio

releases

environmental protection relating to taking photos for fieldwork

work health and safety hazards, risks and controls

purpose, setting up and operation of digital capture devices used in fieldwork

principles of digital photography

principles of video

principles of audio capture

media and methods used for documenting conservation activities

managing digital media files, including:

file names

storing and transferring files

managing image metadata

use of basic software applications to manipulate digital images and audio files.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in the field or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

digital capture device and accessories

specifications:

specific workplace procedures and forms for permissions and releases

manufacturer operating instructions for specific digital devices

workplace specifications for media purpose.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72