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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Connect and format control system for productions
   • Connect dimmers to control desk or console using appropriate control protocols, checking designer’s control channel requirements are met
   • Connect to peripheral accessories and control devices, including display, storage and printing equipment
   • Check system for nature of soft patch from previous production, and ensure patch meets default or production soft patch according to enterprise requirements
   • Integrate geographic, grouping, scaling and use of peripheral accessories into the patching process
   • Check dimmer reception of data and operation meets required technical parameters of production
   • Complete set-up tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, test control systems for overall functionality, and resolve problems or escalate as required
   • Establish, connect and test remote controls for relevant production personnel
2. Plot and operate advanced cue types
   • Liaise with relevant production personnel to determine the nature of cue type required, contribute ideas to lighting plots, and use console appropriately to establish capabilities
   • Make the elements required for the cue type available, and correctly record them
   • Demonstrate cue types to relevant production personnel and modify cues and relevant documentation as required
3. Plot and operate effects
   • Discuss types of effects required and the console capacity to produce them with relevant production personnel
   • Use the effects menu, demonstrating effects to colleagues as required
   • Identify and record the sequence of steps needed to achieve chosen effect
   • Demonstrate effects to relevant production personnel, make appropriate modifications to effects and documentation as required, and rehearse with relevant items and personnel
4. Use lighting control system during production
   • Check operational aspects of lighting console, lighting cues and effects, and back-up system are correctly prepared and in working order within required timeframes and according to WHS requirements
   • Maintain lighting cues and effects throughout production to meet creative and technical requirements
   • Identify lighting problems and faults promptly and use control desk or console features and functions to resolve them safely and effectively within scope of own role and without disrupting the production

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

explore options for implementing lighting cues and effects, using a diverse range of techniques, and operating and interpreting production, creative and technical information

set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects using the full range of console features safely and effectively according to production documentation, performance requirements, enterprise instructions and safety procedures

test lighting cues and effects and associated equipment are prepared and operational pre-production

make decisions about lighting operations quickly and effectively in a high-pressure environment

observe dimmer control protocols during production, including those related to advanced features

identify problems and faults in equipment and operations prior to and during production and resolve in a timely and safe manner within scope of own role

collaborate effectively with creative and technical team members to devise and implement lighting cues and effects that meet production requirements

produce and adjust documentation throughout the process, according to enterprise procedures, using appropriate lighting terminology, and demonstrating attention to detail in recording and reproducing lighting cues.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe key features and purpose of basic elements of the lighting design process and their impact on the set-up of lighting control systems

describe advanced features and effects associated with different lighting systems

explain optical and mechanical features and operations of the main types of lanterns and lantern accessories

describe how different combinations of lanterns and accessories, and lighting and lighting control systems, are used for different types of production cues and effects

describe lighting control concepts used in various lighting systems

discuss operational parameters of automated lighting and lighting effects accessories

describe safety requirements and procedures that apply to operating lighting cues and effects.

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