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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Make preparations for simple vision system activities
  2. Complete tasks using vision systems

Required Skills

Required skills

patching and operating commonly used signal processors

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 deenergised

literacy skills sufficient to extract key information from installation

numeracy skills sufficient to count sort and position equipment

Required knowledge

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

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

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the completion of a range of preparatory and set up tasks with industrycurrent vision systems equipment

project or work activities that allow knowledge to be applied to specific live production contexts and situations

completion of tasks within workplacerealistic time constraints

Method of assessment

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 questioninginterviewing to assess knowledge of equipment and procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob 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

current and operational vision systems as specified in the Range Statement

vision system plans or instructions


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.

Vision system activities within this unit must include:

cabling of equipment, including making cables using connectors and crimping tools

positioning of equipment

testing the basic operation of equipment

Equipment may include:

35mm and 16mm projectors

audio equipment, including:

amp racks

amplifiers

cables

compact disc players

connectors

effects and mixing desks

equalisers

feedback monitors

microphones

speakers

tape recorders

cables and wireless microphones

computer-operated equipment

digital and still cameras

lighting equipment

portable LCD and DLP projectors

screens

video players and monitors

Problems with equipment would be quite simple in nature and may include:

difficulties with positioning

discrepancies within plans

incorrect number of equipment pieces

insufficient or wrong cabling

not receiving signal from input devices to display/output devices

problems with power source