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CUFPOS302A
Process motion picture film

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Motion picture laboratory technicians apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit.

The core activity involves safe handling and processing of both negative and positive motion picture film. Duties include determining settings for processing equipment, applying correct chemical solutions and temperature and monitoring film processing operations.

Motion picture laboratory technicians usually work under the supervision of a senior laboratory technician.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process negative and positive motion picture film.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

processing of motion picture film that demonstrates:

safe handling of hazardous materials and exposed and unexposed film

correct interpretation of job instructions

attention to detail

collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills within timeframes in a work environment

access to motion picture film processing opportunities, together with a reasonable variety of assignments

access to a range of motion picture film processing hardware

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

inspection of film processed by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor

observation of the candidate processing film to determine whether correct procedures have been followed

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer

CUFPOS303A Print motion picture film.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to:

interpret film processing specifications and instructions as required

liaise with other personnel, e.g. editors, camera personnel, laboratory staff

self-management skills sufficient to:

work under pressure

meet deadlines

follow workplace procedures with regard to the safe handling of film and chemicals used to process film, e.g. developer, fixer, bleach

seek expert assistance when problems arise

technical skills sufficient to use a range of film processing equipment

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor equipment set-up problems

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to:

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

implement accurate logging and filing of film information using relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

implement and record time codes and timings where relevant

document image and sound components, e.g. completion of logging sheets

interpret manufacturer specifications

interpret chemical labels and material safety data sheets

Required knowledge

industry knowledge:

roles and responsibilities of project team members, e.g. laboratory technicians, media archivists, telecine and video operators

industry terminology relevant to film production and laboratory operations

features of a range of processing software and equipment

film types and their characteristics

OHS requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on close-up work, manual handling and chemicals

current film processing techniques and application of different methods,

well-developed film handling techniques

basic sensitometry as applied to process monitoring

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.

Documentation may include:

camera sheets

can labels, e.g.:

roll number

magazine number

stock type

date

client details

computer generated

job code

job title

manually written

processing instructions.

Film may include:

black and white film

colour film

exposed film

film of any gauge, e.g. 16 mm, 35 mm, 70 mm

negative film:

original

duplicate

positive film:

release print

duplicate

sound negative or print

subtitles

unexposed film.

Equipment may include:

chemical solutions, e.g.:

pre-bath

developer - black and white, colour

bleach

fixer

wash

commercial processing machines, e.g. continuous processor

film rewind benches

film splicers

heating elements

pumps

rollers

spool

turbulators.

Settings may include:

EI (exposure index) of film

replenishment rates

settings of circulation pumps

temperature of chemical solutions

transport speed.

Processing instructions may include:

deadline details

job card/job sheet

production schedule.

Testing may include:

chemical temperature test

control strip

scratch test

sensitometric test.

Personnel may include:

archival film service officers

archivists

camera personnel

directors

film editors

motion picture laboratory officer

producers

telecine operators

other laboratory technicians.

Faults may include:

broken splices

broken sprocket holes

film breaks

machine malfunction

scratches.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Read and interpret production documentation and log receipt and processing of film job 
Identify deadlines for production of film and ensure material is processed promptly to meet requirements 
Check film to identify type and determine special processing requirements 
Handle film with care to avoid damage throughout the production process, including protection from light sources 
Transfer exposed film onto spools for bulk processing 
Power up equipment according to manufacturer specifications in a safe manner and according to enterprise procedures 
Check temperature controls are set as required 
Monitor and regulate settings of processing equipment to match requirements of film type and processing instructions 
Perform duties in a safe manner according to defined OHS regulations and enterprise protocols 
Undertake appropriate testing of equipment to prevent damage to film during processing 
Process sensitometric tests as required and respond to recommendations to ensure process meets required specifications 
Ensure that sufficient supplies of replenishment chemicals are available to complete processing run and advise relevant personnel of requirements 
Splice film onto leader and feed spooled film into processing machine 
Splice subsequent spools of film to the tail end of previous spool consistent with features and specifications of equipment 
Monitor operation of equipment throughout process to maintain required settings 
Complete recovery operations in response to faults, to avoid damage to or loss of exposed film 
Remove processed film from equipment and check for physical quality 
Power or shut down equipment according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures 
Produce required documentation to report on the quality of processed film produced 
Log completed film job and dispatch to required destination according to enterprise procedures 

Forms

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