Required skills

technically precise and dexterous use of equipment

correct and precise technical language associated with cinema projection

Required knowledge

operational knowledge of the projector and other film projection equipment

correct tensions

appropriate and safe projection room operational conditions

hazards associated with projector lamps threephase power handling and storage of film

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 execute the screening preparation accurately to ensure the smooth screening of the film through the projector

safe handling of film and maintenance of safe projection room conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills within a fully equipped projection room

preparation for screening film programs on multiple occasions to ensure that skills can be consistently demonstrated ideally as a component of integrated projection room work activity

preparation for screening using a variety of film gauges reel lengths and projector types to ensure that skills can be adapted to different equipment contexts

preparation for screening within typical workplace time constraints and according to a screening deadline

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 screen preparation tasks conducted by the candidate

project activities that allow completion and reporting on a variety of film preparation activities

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of typical projection room equipment tensions projection room operational conditions and safety issues

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

film

standard industrycurrent film projectors and other projection equipment

the projection room of a venue where films are to be screened

Film gauge may include:

Film reels may include:

Projectors may include:

Other projection equipment may include:

Film transport system may involve:

Projection room conditions must ensure: