Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
the general scope and potential of vision system operations within different contexts
the relationship between vision system operations and other technical and performance areas, including sound, lighting and performance
the key features, purpose and basic operating procedures of major types of AV equipment, including projectors (slide, video and data)
different types of cable and their usage in different situations and for different types of equipment
common formats of vision system plans and how these relate to practical work tasks
patching and operating commonly used signal processors
legal and safety issues with regard to vision system operations as they affect individual workers
common terminology used in relation to audiovisual operations
general knowledge of power, including recognition of different power outlets and safe use of power extension leads
the meaning and use of electrical measurements, including voltage, current resistance, power insulation and circuit continuity, having regard to magnitude, AC or DC, circuit state (energised or de-energised)
literacy skills sufficient to extract key information from installation
numeracy skills sufficient to count, sort and position equipment.
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to a range of other units and combined assessment and/or training may be appropriate, for example:
CUETGE11A - Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to complete a range of simple vision system tasks safely and in accordance with instructions
introductory knowledge of the major types of vision systems, including key features and safety issues.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the completion of a range of preparatory and set up tasks with industry-current vision systems equipment
project or work activities that allow knowledge to be applied to specific live production contexts and situations
completion of tasks within workplace-realistic time constraints.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working with equipment and completing tasks
inspection of equipment set up by the candidate
oral questioning/interviewing to assess knowledge of equipment and procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
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).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
current and operational vision systems as specified in the Range Statement
vision system plans or instructions.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (1)
Interpreting work instructions.
Communicating ideas and information (1)
Providing information to supervisor.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Organising equipment for a task.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Keeping other technicians up-to-date with activities.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating number of equipment pieces required.
Solving problems (1)
Fixing a simple cabling fault.
Using technology (1)
Using hand tools.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
the general scope and potential of vision system operations within different contexts
the relationship between vision system operations and other technical and performance areas, including sound, lighting and performance
the key features, purpose and basic operating procedures of major types of AV equipment, including projectors (slide, video and data)
different types of cable and their usage in different situations and for different types of equipment
common formats of vision system plans and how these relate to practical work tasks
patching and operating commonly used signal processors
legal and safety issues with regard to vision system operations as they affect individual workers
common terminology used in relation to audiovisual operations
general knowledge of power, including recognition of different power outlets and safe use of power extension leads
the meaning and use of electrical measurements, including voltage, current resistance, power insulation and circuit continuity, having regard to magnitude, AC or DC, circuit state (energised or de-energised)
literacy skills sufficient to extract key information from installation
numeracy skills sufficient to count, sort and position equipment.
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to a range of other units and combined assessment and/or training may be appropriate, for example:
CUETGE11A - Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to complete a range of simple vision system tasks safely and in accordance with instructions
introductory knowledge of the major types of vision systems, including key features and safety issues.
Method and context of assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the completion of a range of preparatory and set up tasks with industry-current vision systems equipment
project or work activities that allow knowledge to be applied to specific live production contexts and situations
completion of tasks within workplace-realistic time constraints.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate working with equipment and completing tasks
inspection of equipment set up by the candidate
oral questioning/interviewing to assess knowledge of equipment and procedures
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
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).
Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
current and operational vision systems as specified in the Range Statement
vision system plans or instructions.
Key competencies in this unit
Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies. The table below describes those applicable to this unit. Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment.
Level 1 = Perform
Level 2 = Administer and Manage
Level 3 = Design and Evaluate
Collecting, organising and analysing information (1)
Interpreting work instructions.
Communicating ideas and information (1)
Providing information to supervisor.
Planning and organising activities (1)
Organising equipment for a task.
Working with others and in teams (1)
Keeping other technicians up-to-date with activities.
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
Calculating number of equipment pieces required.
Solving problems (1)
Fixing a simple cabling fault.
Using technology (1)
Using hand tools.