AHCECR201 Capture digital media for fieldwork

Release: 1

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.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use compact cameras, mobile phones and tablets to capture and record basic digital media in the field, store media and perform basic digital editing.

The unit applies to individuals who work in conservation and ecosystem management under supervision, and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. This includes undertaking defined activities and work in a structured context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Ecological Restoration (ECR)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to take digital media	1.1 Determine the intended purpose of digital media 1.2 Confirm imagery and audio specification for subject, purpose and workplace requirements 1.3 Source and follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures 1.4 Obtain permits and releases have been obtained according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements
2. Identify and select equipment	2.1 Select digital capture device suitable for the intended purpose 2.2 Select and prepare accessories to use with digital capture device 2.3 Select, install and check digital capture equipment for power and correct operation 2.4 Transport and store equipment and accessories to prevent damage
3. Record digital media	3.1 Implement safety controls and safe work practices 3.2 Set up digital capture device according to operator instructions 3.3 Select digital capture device settings to suit conditions and subject 3.4 Compose and sequence imagery and audio according to the subject, situation and purpose of the shoot 3.5 Capture digital media according to operator instructions and intended purpose 3.6 Check captured digital media is fit for purpose 3.7 Use capture techniques for subject, environment and purpose 3.8 Record field notes according to workplace procedures
4. Perform basic editing, store and catalogue digital media files	4.1 Transfer digital media from camera to storage device according to workplace procedures 4.2 Edit digital media using basic software according to intended purpose 4.3 Name digital image files according to workplace naming convention 4.4 Check, edit and enter metadata according to workplace procedures 4.5 Maintain imagery records and filing system according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Reading	Interpret digital media equipment operating instructions to ensure correct operation Interpret policies and procedures for permission and model release forms
Writing	Complete model release and permission forms accurately

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCECR201 Capture digital media for fieldwork	Not applicable	The unit has been created to address an emerging skill or task required by industry	Newly created

Links

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