Assessment Requirements for CUACAM413 Install camera supports

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CUACAM413 Install camera supports

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

install camera supports for at least two different production requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

plan safe installation of camera supports

undertake pre-shoot checks of equipment and supplies

erect safe camera towers and platforms and attach camera mounts

construct a variety of cranes and rigs for moving static objects safely

attach camera equipment to safely capture required shots

deconstruct and remove camera supports at conclusion of shoots safely

apply work health and safety (WHS) guidelines when working with electrical equipment, camera cranes and supports.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

roles and responsibilities of production and crew members involved in installing camera supports

equipment and support requirements, and budget constraints associated with installing camera supports

risks that are involved with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports

typical problems that arise in the context of installing camera supports for film and television shoots, and common solutions

industry standard camera mounts and economic feasibility of use in different stages of production

construction of camera towers in environments that are:

level, secure, and steady

on solid ground

capable of supporting maximum loads according to manufacturer specifications

features of support equipment used to mount a range of cameras

basic techniques for harnessing, rigging and fastening when mounting cameras on supports

legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of own role and work context

organisational procedures for completing documentation

organisational standards and WHS regulations and requirements that apply to installing camera supports and operating camera equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

professional equipment used to install camera supports

productions that require installation of camera supports

WHS guidelines relevant to installing camera supports.

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

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5