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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Participate in technical or creative run through
  2. Prepare for vision system operation
  3. Operate vision systems
  4. Shut down and disassemble the equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

effective communication techniques for working with others during a live performanceproduction

literacy skills sufficient to interpret documentation and plans running sheets

Required knowledge

the role and responsibilities of the vision systems technician during the actual operation of a productionperformance including appropriate protocols to be followed

problem solving techniques during live production in relation to issues which arise with vision systems

the technical operational aspects of the main types vision systems

the performance capacities and limitations of various projectors and other elements used in vision systems

understanding other technical elements of the productionevent such as staging lighting and sound elements to be used in conjunction with vision systems

general knowledge of rigging procedures including licencing requirements and restrictions

relevant organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements including safe manual handling techniques

Evidence Required

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

technical knowledge of and ability to operate functions of a range of vision systems

collect interpretation of vision system running sheets

effective communication with clients and other technical personnel

knowledge of occupational health and safety principles procedures and regulations especially safe lifting techniques

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills using a variety of vision systems during a live production or event

operating vision systems within typical workplace time constraints

operation of equipment according to more than one runningcue sheet to ensure that skills can be adapted to different contexts and vision system requirements

use of industrycurrent equipment

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the operation of vision systems by the candidate

evaluation of vision system presentations operated by the candidate

project or role play activities which allow the candidate to demonstrate skills in interpreting and amending runningcue sheets

role play and test activities which highlight fault detection and rectification

written or oral questioning to test technical knowledge of typical vision systems and occupational health and safety issues and regulations

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthe job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg 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

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

use of vision system runningcue sheets

a range of standard industry current vision systems

a venue where a full range of vision systems can be operated


Range Statement

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

client

designer

director

editors

graphic artists

head of department

lighting and stage crew

photographers

sound engineers

supervisor

other specialist staff

Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including:

attractions and theme parks

clubs

events

festivals

hotels

live theatre, front or back of house

meeting and conference facilities

outdoor venues

shopping centres

showgrounds

Equipment may include:

amplifiers and PA systems

cable or infra-red controllers

communications systems (talkback)

computerised operating console

computers

connectors

lighting control or computers

lighting fixtures

microphones (cabled and wireless)

monitors

projection equipment, including:

35mm slides

data grade projectors

film of any gauge

overhead projectors

surtitles

video projectors

recording and playback devices for audio and images

show relay

speakers

televisions

two-way communication sets

video players

video, digital and still cameras

Accessories may include:

chains and other rigging

curtaining

flats

masking

mounting brackets

rostrum

screens

stands

trolleys

truss

other staging effects