Assessor Resource

PUADEFPR305B
Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to take suitable photographs for incorporation within a Defence publication.

All Defence reporters are required to take photographs in a variety of formats suitable for publication in a range of publications. Generally the reporter determines the need, type and context of the photographs, but in some cases this will be under direction from senior reporters or the editor. Reporters either work in a controlled environment where they can manage photographic activity or in an uncontrolled environment where they anticipate a photographic opportunity but cannot identify its exact timing or nature.

This unit covers basis photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, and layout, it does not cover the competency needed by the reporter to become a professional photographer; these competencies are covered in other units, such as the Defence photographic units.

This competency is required by all Defence reporters.

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

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify and take photographs that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication. Reporters must do this in a manner, particularly in a field operation, that does not place themselves or others in danger.

The reporter must at all times demonstrate an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues and conduct themselves in a fair and non-intrusive manner with full regard to privacy, defamation, and issues such as gender, race, religion and disability.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of environments that are both controlled and uncontrolled.

Evidence should be gathered using correct technology and processes and again when significant new technology and processes are introduced into service.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions, or in a simulated environment. Simulation should re-create realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence.

Evidence should be provided through the submission of a variety of photographs taken in a range of contexts that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication. Practical assessment should be supported by targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

satellite telephone

email

film cameras

digital cameras and accessories such as lenses (normal, wide-angle, telephoto and zoom), flashes and filters, tripod, equipment bag, military webbing.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate effectively with ADF personnel when taking photographs

use in-service cameras

identify newsworthy opportunities

take photographs in a range of environments

how to take photos in a field operation without endangering lives

Required Knowledge

photograph newsworthiness

types of photographs publications prefer for particular stories (eg left facing, right facing, vertical or horizontal photographs)

technical photographic knowledge (eg the effects of light, exposure, flash and climate on photographs)

characteristics and capabilities of in-service cameras

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

Relevant legislation

Code of Behaviour

Professional Code of Practice

range of operational situations

role and responsibility of photographer

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Photographs may be used in

Newspapers, magazines and on internet web sites

Photographic equipment may include

Film cameras

Digital cameras and accessories such as lenses (normal, wide-angle, telephoto and zoom), flashes and filters, tripod, equipment bag, military webbing

Caption details may include

Name, rank, appointment and unit of the person(s) in the photograph

Date, time and place of the photograph

Activity details

Transmitting methods may include

Satellite telephone

Email

File transfer protocols

Post

Hand delivery

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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
Potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story are identified 
Photographic equipment is checked for serviceability; any faults are rectified and reported to appropriate personnel 
Where equipment faults cannot be rectified, replacement equipment is obtained or an alternative approach is taken 
Most appropriate way to get the photograph is assessed and determined 
Permission to take the photograph is sought from relevant Defence personnel 
Context of the proposed photograph is explained to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission 
Operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs are identified and factored into planning 
Captions are detailed and recorded 
Photographic equipment is prepared and correct technical settings are selected 
Subjects are briefed on proceedings 
Photographic sequence is set up and the photograph is composed and taken 
Photographs of a high quality that directly illustrate stories and are suitable for commercial reproduction are produced 
Film is removed from the camera or images are downloaded into a computer 
Arrangements are made for photographs to be developed, scanned or otherwise made ready for publication 
Most suitable means for transmitting photographs from the field is selected 
Photographs are forwarded for publication and a record of transmission is maintained 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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